Västerhejde is also the name of the larger populated area, socken (not to be confused with parish).

[3] It comprises the same area as the administrative Västerhejde District, established on 1 January 2016.

Västerhejde is located along the coast in the mid-west part of Gotland.

[7][8] Located within Västerhejde socken are Vibble, Bjärs, Nygårds fishing village with an adjacent manor and sheep farm, as well as Högklint, a small settlement by the coast.

Högklint is also the name of the high cliff with an almost vertical 48 m (157 ft) drop down to the sea.