Stora Karso
Stora Karsö (Great Karl's Island) is a small island located west
to Gotland and is known for its large colony of sea birds. It takes
30 minuets by boat from Klintehamn, Gotland to reach Stora
Karsö. There is a small museum and an overnight facility on the
island. It is possible to make a day trip from Gotland with a guided
tour on the island, but spending a night on this island is a special
experience. After the departure of the last boat, you will feel
really isolated. The water is crystal clean, the white lime stone
cliff is shining under the sun, and you may be able to occupy the
pebbled beach for your own. Actually, I felt as if I were in a
Mediterranean island. Surprisingly, the only restaurant on the island
serves a really nice food! I also have to note that the entire island
is a nature reserve and all the visitors should respect the
regulation there.
The quiet beach of Norrhamn.
The lighthouse, which is now used as a guest house, is also a home for numerous swallows nesting in the roof.
Bird cliff in the west coast of the island.
Razorbill (Latin: Alca Torda, Swedish: Tordmule)
Guillemot (Latin: Uria aalge, Swedish: Sillgrissla)
Please also watch QuickTime movie of the birds on the island.
For detailed information about the island, boat trafic and accomodation, please check the following URL.
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