Hejdeby

Hejdeby is a village located in Gotland Municipality, Gotland County, Sweden. It is situated on the island of Gotland, and its geographical coordinates are approximately 57.5208° N, 18.5222° E. Hejdeby is primarily a rural area characterized by agricultural land and woodland. Historically, like many villages on Gotland, Hejdeby's economy was based on agriculture and limestone quarrying. Its population is relatively small, and it is considered a part of the broader cultural and historical landscape of Gotland. The name "Hejdeby" likely has historical roots in Old Gutnish or Old Norse, reflecting the region's Viking and medieval past. Local landmarks may include older farmsteads, churches, or remnants of historical industries.