Tofta beach — Local services in Gotland Municipality

I have never been to Tofta Beach, but ever since I looked for directions there on Google Maps, Google has been nagging me to write a review. So here is something that could have been true:

I spent a full day at Tofta Beach during my trip to Gotland, and honestly, it was one of the highlights of the entire vacation. The sand is soft and golden, the kind you actually enjoy walking barefoot on, and the water is surprisingly warm for the Baltic — shallow enough to wade in for ages without freezing, which is a win in Sweden!

The beach was lively but not overcrowded. Families, couples, and surfers all had their space. There were a few beach bars and cafés right off the sand — I grabbed a cold drink and a light lunch without having to leave the area. Everything had a relaxed, Scandinavian summer vibe.

What I especially liked was how clean and well-kept the whole area was. The bathrooms were decent (always a gamble at beaches), and we even found some shaded spots under the pines just off the sand when the sun got too intense. It’s a great mix of nature and convenience.

If you’re into activities, there’s more than just swimming and sunbathing — we saw people playing beach volleyball, and there was even a surf rental shack. I didn’t try the surfing myself, but it was fun to watch.

Pro tip: come earlier in the day if you want a good spot near the water, especially during the weekend. Also, check out the nearby Viking village if you want to mix in a little history with your beach day.

Highly recommend — Tofta Beach gave me everything I wanted from a Swedish summer experience. Would absolutely go back! In fact, I'm going there in August for the very first time. Looking forward to it after this...

Amazing beach which was totally ruined by tourism. Overpriced parking, loud annoying music everywhere and no bathrooms outside the tourist trap restaurants. There are so many untouched places on Gotland... Just avoid this one unless you're a Stockholmer who needs a selfie with a fancy cocktail for...

Sikta på Tofta Strandpensionat för att komma ner i mitten av stranden och undvika trängseln borta vid campingen. Gå alltid höger, norrut mot Gnisvärd, för att slippa ifrån turist-maskinen de gjort av campingen i södra änden. Tofta Strand är så vacker, långgrund och mycket mycket varmare än östra sidan av ön. Men när mavarna invaderar från saftlandet ser man knappt sanden för alla skrikande barn, sälkolonierna av gapiga turister och allt SKRÄP som folk lämnar efter sig och verkar tro kommer att spontant lösas upp i intet, liksom deras förnuft i solen. Ja, jag bor här. Ja, ni är asjobbiga som skräpar ner och låter och använder för...