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Kneippbyn

Amusement park with the original Villa Villekulla

The amusement and water park south of Visby is home to Villa Villekulla, the original film house from the Pippi Longstocking movies.

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Gotland's biggest family park

Kneippbyn lies about three kilometres south of Visby right on the coast, and is the largest amusement and water park on the island. Under the roof of the Kneippbyn Resort Visby, the site combines two worlds: Sommarland, with more than 25 attractions, rides, play areas and electric cars, and Waterland, with slides, pools and paddling areas. There's also a bathing beach right by the sea. For families travelling with children, it's the clear day-trip destination on Gotland.

The original Villa Villekulla

The heart of the park is Villa Villekulla: the genuine film house where the Pippi Longstocking movies were shot. It stands centrally in Sommarland and you can walk through the inside, a staircase leads up to Astrid Lindgren's writing room and Pippi's attic. The villa can be booked for a visit year-round, and thanks to a slide it's suitable even for the smallest visitors from age 1. In high summer, from 22 June to 12 August, the Pippi theatre (Pippiteatern) also performs daily, the reason this particular window is the best time to come.

Waterland and Sommarland in detail

  • Waterland: slides and adventure pools take centre stage. To visit Waterland unaccompanied, you need to be at least 12 years old; individual attractions carry further age restrictions.
  • For young children: two paddling pools, Villa Villekulla with a slide suitable from age 1, and the electric cars that are a hit with kids.
  • Sommarland: more than 25 activities, from rides to play areas.
  • Adventure golf: available for an extra SEK 80 (adults) or SEK 60 (children).

Is it worth the visit?

Kneippbyn is built for a full day - Waterland, Sommarland and the beach easily fill the programme. For travellers focused purely on sightseeing with limited time, the park is easy to skip; its real appeal is for families with children and for Pippi fans who want to see the original film house. If you're only coming for the villa, you can also book a visit outside the full park season.

Visiting, the practicalities

  • Season: open in 2026 from 5 June to 23 August. In high summer (22 June-12 August), daily 10:00-18:00; in the other summer windows, 10:00-16:00. In autumn, only the villa opens, for large cruise ship calls.
  • Tickets: book online via kneippbyn.se
    • the number of daily tickets is limited and can sell out on busy days, so arriving early pays off. If there's a technical issue with online sales, tickets can also be bought at the entrance.
  • Prices: from SEK 375 in the low season, SEK 445-475 in high summer; cheaper for seniors, and children under 3 go free. Parking costs SEK 75 per day.
  • Getting there: about three kilometres south of Visby on the coast - easy to reach by car. For more tips on travelling with children, see the family guide, and for more destinations, the attractions overview.

Frequently asked questions

Is the real Villa Villekulla at Kneippbyn?+
Yes. The house standing centrally in Sommarland is the original film house from the Pippi Longstocking movies, and you can walk through it, a staircase leads up to Astrid Lindgren's writing room and Pippi's attic. It can be booked for a visit year-round.
How much does admission to Kneippbyn cost?+
In the low, mid and late season, from SEK 375 per person (age 3+), seniors SEK 195. In high summer, from 22 June to 12 August, Mon-Thu SEK 475 and Fri-Sun SEK 445, with Waterland only at SEK 375. Children under 3 go in free, and parking costs SEK 75 per day (as of 2026).
When is Kneippbyn open?+
The 2026 season runs from 5 June to 23 August. In high summer, from 22 June to 12 August, it's open daily 10:00-18:00; in the other summer windows (5-7 June, 12-21 June, mid/late August) it's 10:00-16:00. In autumn, only Villa Villekulla opens, for large cruise ship calls.
Should you book tickets in advance?+
Yes. Tickets are sold online via kneippbyn.se, and the number available each day is limited, on busy days the park can sell out. If there's a technical issue with online sales, tickets can also be bought at the entrance.
From what age can children go into Waterland alone?+
To visit Waterland unaccompanied, children must be at least 12 years old. For younger children there are two paddling pools and Villa Villekulla with a slide suitable from age 1; individual attractions carry further age restrictions.

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