In the past, visitors bought more tickets directly at the box office - today most people book digitally.
This means that the seasons look a little different and comparisons can be lame, according to Werkelin.
- 2020 was a disaster and last year we opened three weeks later than usual.
This year, we have increased 40 percent on the housing side, compared to last year.
Now there are no direct restrictions left, but there are still vending machines with rubbing alcohol and a ceiling for the number of visitors of 2,500 per day.
Australian tears of joy
During the pandemic, there were very few foreign tourists, but now it has changed.
- Most visitors come from Mälardalen, but we have guests from all over the country.
Then there will be more Germans now.
Some probably via the new ferry line from Rostock.
In addition, the proportion of cruise tourists has increased on Gotland because they previously often ended up in St. Petersburg.
Now it will be a few more days here instead.
Villa villekulla.
Photo: Kneippbyn resort
What is it that attracts the most?
- I think it's a combination of activities and the Pippi Theater.
I guess Villa Villekulla is better known than Visby.
We had a woman from Australia who came out of the house in tears of joy.
If the weather stays decent, Bobbo Werkelin hopes for a successful summer.
- The number of bookings looks very good, both for the shipping company and with us.