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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Gotlanders Frustrated With Summer Tourism

Published: 2024-06-23

Gotland is facing growing frustration from locals over the influx of summer tourists.

Every year, around a million tourists visit the island, causing issues like congestion and water shortages.

To address these problems, Region Gotland has advised tourists to save water and suggested a tourism tax.

Locals are also concerned about the impact on the housing market, where many properties are rented out at high prices during the summer.

Efforts are being made to direct visitors to less popular areas to ease the strain on popular sites like the Blue Lagoon.