Lojsta Castle

Ruins Medieval castle ruins and fortified manor on Gotland

Medieval ruin on Gotland set among forests and lakes; visitors combine short walks, birdwatching and exploration of stone earthworks linked to the island’s rural history.

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Lojsta Castle
Lojsta Castle (Lojsta Borg), Gotland County, Sweden
57.3195, 18.4223

How to Get to Lojsta Castle #

Located on Gotland island, accessible from Visby by car or local bus. Roads are well marked; cycling between sites is common and enjoyable in summer.

Tips for Visiting Lojsta Castle #

  • Rent a bicycle to explore the low ridges and nearby medieval sites - Gotland's roads are easy for cyclists.
  • Visit during early evening for light that flatters the ruined walls and the surrounding meadows.
  • Bring insect repellent in summer; the farm and ruins can be buggy.

Best Time to Visit Lojsta Castle #

Best in summer for full access and comfortable weather; Gotland's long daylight makes evening visits especially appealing.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Warmest and most accessible season for visiting ruins and nearby medieval sites.
Late Spring-Early Autumn (May-Sep)
May-Sep · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant for walking and cycling with long daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near Lojsta Castle #

Climate

Lojsta Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (593 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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