The circuit situated on Gotland Island in a first-class resort is the world's first ecological race track, and is thus used by various motor manufacturers for the testing of environmentally-friendly powertrains. Upon completion the entire facility will comprise six different circuits, which, when joined together, add up to the world's longest road course.

The Gotland Ring, built to full FIA standards, does not only comprise motorsport facilities, which, though, include an off-road circuit, special rally and endure stages and a driver training center. It forms part of an integrated multi-functional sport- and theme center which includes a technology park focusing on environmental research.