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Hemse

City in Gotland, Sweden

Overview

Hemse is the largest village in southern Gotland, Sweden, offering visitors a peaceful glimpse of island life. With its mix of local shops, weekly market, and rural charm, Hemse is a relaxing base to explore the island's heritage and nature. Its friendly community and modest amenities make it ideal for a slow-paced visit.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Gotland
Population
1,752
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
57.24°, 18.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
95
English
90
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
2.1°C
Record High
25.8°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
623 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
VBY
Distance
48 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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