Gotland Runt

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Sports & AdventureSandhamn/Gotland
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 100,000 people
Best forCompetition, enduranceFirst run in 1937, Gotland Runt is one of
Language["sv"]Currency: SEK
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Gotland Runt in Sandhamn/Gotland

Gotland Runt, known commercially as the Round Gotland Race or AF Offshore Race, is an offshore sailing race in the Baltic Sea organized by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club. First held in 1937, the two-day race starts and finishes at Sandhamn in the Stockholm archipelago at the turn of June into July.

In 1937, the Royal Swedish Yacht Club organized the first Gotland Runt, an offshore race around the island of Gotland starting and finishing at Sandhamn, the small archipelago settlement that has served as one of the club's key harbors for well over a century.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

First run in 1937, Gotland Runt is one of the oldest continuously organized offshore sailing races in the Baltic and is widely regarded as the most prestigious regatta in the region, typically drawing around 300 competing boats

02

The mystery stays covered

The race is divided into eight classes sailing five different courses of varying length, from a 653-nautical-mile route for 60-foot trimarans down to a 179-nautical-mile course reserved for classic boats, letting everything from cutting-edge multihulls to vintage yachts compete on the same weekend under conditions matched to their capabilities

03

The city starts moving

Its overall winner is determined in the ORC International class, while a separate SweLYS/SRS class gives less experienced and family crews a genuine taste of offshore racing without competing directly against the fastest boats in the fleet

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Organized continuously by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club since 1937

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the race is bound to Sandhamn's long identity as a center of Swedish sailing

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its division into classic and modern boat categories reflects a deliberate effort to keep older sailing traditions alive alongside contemporary offshore racing technology

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

For spectators at Sandhamn, practical marine-climate clothing works best: a windproof, waterproof outer layer, warm layers underneath even in early summer, and non-slip footwear suited to a...

Safety

At Gotland Runt, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Sandhamn/Gotland.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["sv"] · SEK

Family friendly

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Interactive map59.33 N, 18.07 EOpen in Google Maps

Sandhamn/Gotland, Stockholm/Gotland, Sweden

Nearest airportARN — Stockholm-Arlanda
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Sandhamn/Gotland.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gotland Runt?

Gotland Runt is listed for Past edition: 28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gotland Runt take place?

The festival is listed in Sandhamn/Gotland, Sweden. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Sandhamn/Gotland, Stockholm/Gotland, Sweden

How big is it?

Large: 100000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgotlandrunt.se
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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