GOTLAND DEFENCE MUSEUM
Welcome to the Gotland defence museum with two locations in Tingstäde, about 24km north of Visby on Gotland. The Gotland defence museum will give you a broad overview of the military history for the Army, Air Force and Navy on the island, from ancient to modern times.
The Army division of the museum has a wide variety of military vehicles including battle tanks, armored personal carriers and motorcycles as well as anti-air defense systems and artillery pieces. The main building has a great collection of military items from previous regiments on Gotland and a large number of exhibits spanning from the 19th century with the Russian occupation to World War I and II, the Cold War and the decommissioning on the island in the early 21st century. Here you can also find a cafe, a playground and a gift shop.
Guide to the museum in English for Army division
The Air Force and Navy division of the museum shows the development of the Coast Artillery on Gotland with fixed and moveable artillery and naval mines. You can also explore the fighter jet J35 Draken (The Dragon), the reconnaissance plane SF37 Viggen (The Bolt) as well as plane engines, helicopters and air surveillance equipment.
Guide to the museum in English for Air Force and Navy division
Location
Address: Förrådsvägen 4, 624 44 Tingstäde
Link to map: https://goo.gl/maps/4gAVrfY8oaLuLZgn6
Position N 57° 44’ 7’’ O 18° 36’ 42’’
The Air Force and Navy division is located 1.8 km south of Tingstäde along road 148, look for signage along the road.
Opening hours 2026
Please note that the opening hours differs slightly between the two locations.
Army division
January 1 - February 8 The museum is closed
February 9 - June 5 Open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for
reservations
Open for special occasions:
May 16 10am-4pm
May 30 "Tingstädedagen" 10am-4pm.
June 6 Swedish National day 11am-4pm.
June 6 - June 27 Saturday 10am-4pm, Closed Friday June 20
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us
for reservations
June 29 - August 8 Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm,
Saturday 10 am to 3pm
Sunday closed
August 13 - September 5 Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm.
Saturday 10 am to 3pm
Sunday closed
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us
for reservations.
September 9 - September 30 Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us
for reservations
October 1 - December 31 Open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for
reservations
Air Force and Navy division
January 1 - February 8 The museum is closed
February 9 - June 5 Open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for reservations
Open for special occasions:
May 30 "Tingstädedagen" 10am-4pm.
June 6 - June 27 Thursdays and Fridays 10am-4pm, wednesday June 19 open 10am-4pm. Closed Friday June 20
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for reservations
June 29 - August 8 Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm,
Saturday 10 am to 3pm
Sundays closed
August 13 - September 5 Thursdays and Fridays 10am-4pm
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for reservations
September 9 - September 30 Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Other times, open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for reservations
October 1 - December 31 Open for groups of 15 people or more, please contact us for reservations
Entrance fee
The entrance fee is valid for both locations and can be paid at either location.
Adults 130 SEK
Youth 12-18 years old 60 SEK
Kids 0-11 years old FREE
Contact info
Phone: +46-498-27 43 57
