Gotlands kust is one of the most distinctive of the Baltic Sea – limestone coasts, clear water and the famous rauks, limestone pillars that the sea sculpted at Langhammar and Diger head on Fårö. To paddle sea kayak around Gotland and Fårö is to move along a coast that is not similar to any other in the country, with open seas, caves and old fishing villages.
Paddling along the coast
The coast switches between protected bays and long, open parties to the Baltic Sea. Around the Rauk areas and Fårö there are dramatic rock formations to paddle along, and the clear water makes the underwater life clear. The sea is open and exposed – the open stretches require weather checks and habits, while the bays provide more peaceful paddling for those who want to take it carefully.
Good to know
Rent kayak and canoe via Friluftsfrämjandet Gotland. Gotland is open and wind-prone – check the weather forecast carefully, plan by wind and wave, and stick to protected parties if you are above. Always wear the life jacket. See more places in kartan.