Hoburgsgubben
A face-shaped sea stack at Gotland’s southernmost tip. From the side it looks like an old man smoking a pipe, a landmark of the south.
Hoburgsgubben stands on the Hoburg peninsula at the southern tip of Gotland. This sea stack has a profile that closely resembles an old man’s face, and it is regarded as the “old man” who guards the island’s southern end. Legend has it that his face changes with his mood. Nearby are a lighthouse, bird-watching spots and tall limestone cliffs, with wide views from the headland. It’s about 90 km from Visby, roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes by car. It’s usually the endpoint of a southern day trip, and the fishing villages and churches along the way are worth a stop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Stora Karlsö
- Lilla Karlsö
- Tofta Strand
- Högklint
- Roma Abbey
- Kneippbyn (Villa Villekulla)
- Gotland Museum (Fornsalen)
- Almedalen