Bakfickan
A small fish restaurant next to the Main Square, open year-round, where fried Baltic herring and saffron fish soup are the most popular local specialties.
Located next to Visby's Main Square (Stora Torget), this cozy spot has only about 30 seats, offering a lively indoor atmosphere and outdoor seating. White Guide notes that it is open almost year-round. Fried Baltic herring with mashed potatoes and fish soup are permanent fixtures on the menu; Time Out mentions that the fish soup is infused with saffron and served with aioli. Other options include smoked shrimp from Katthammarsvik and Toast Skagen. Dinner main courses range from approximately 200 to 350 SEK, with lunch being cheaper. Seats fill up quickly, so booking via BokaBord is recommended. The counter also sells fish, shellfish, and deli items to take away. Within walking distance inside the old town.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11:00–22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00–22:00 (some platforms write until 23:00)
Nearby sights
- St. Karin's Church Ruins & Stora Torget
- Visby City Wall
- Visby Cathedral (St. Mary's)
- St. Clemens Church Ruins
- Gotland Museum (Fornsalen)
- Fiskargränd
- Visby Botanical Garden
- Kruttornet (Powder Tower)