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Visby, Sweden

Population: 24,300

Time: GMT+1 (GMT+2 Mar-Oct).

There are no direct flights from the UK to Gotland island; fly to Stockholm (2hrs 10mins; from £30 one-way if flying budget) and then on to Visby Airport from there (40mins; from £40). Alternatively, for a more leisurely multi-day route, take the train

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