Malmö is situated in the south of Sweden on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Summers typically have blue sky and are pleasantly warm, making the Malmö’s parks popular with locals and visitors alike. Malmö is blessed to be right on the coast, and has a beach, beachside parks, swimming areas, an old moat, and numerous lush parks with well established trees and gardens.
This is a list of six of the best parks in Malmö. There are many other parks not listed here but this guide will set you in the right direction to make the most of your summer days enjoying the parks of Malmö.
Daniaparken / Scaniaparken
Daniaparken is located at the southern end of Scaniaparken, 200 metres from the Turing Torso, in Västra Hamnen. This seaside park is a popular bathing and sunbathing destination.
Scaniaparken is located on the northern edge of Västra Hamnen and mainly consists of open lawns.
Scaniabadet is a hugely popular bathing place during the summer.
FOLKETS PARK
Folkets Park (People’s Park), is the oldest folk park in the world. For over 125 years (c1891) people have come to Folkets Park to have fun, relax and enjoy some of what the park has to offer. The park’s many attractions include outdoor dining, bars, adventure golf, a terrarium, playgrounds, and lots of activities for children. The park is lush with trees, gardens, lawns, ponds, and even has a splash pad. During the summer enjoy outdoor concerts, cinema under the stars, football matches on big screen, parties and much more. During the winter the splash pad is converted into an ice rink where you can rent iceskates. Folkets Park is Malmö’s favourite meeting place for people of all generations. Entrance to the park is always free.
Kungsgatan
Kungsgatan (King’s Street), constructed in 1876, is not a park in itself but rather a boulevard incorporating a park. Across its width, Kungsgatan consists of three sections; a long tree-lined gravel track, flanked by a street either side. Along its length, Kungsgatan is intersected in the middle by Sankt Pauli Church (completed in 1882).
Kungsparken / Slottsparken
Kungsparken (King’s Park) was opened in 1872 on land which was previously part of the fortification system of the Malmöhus Slott, making Kungsparken Malmö’s oldest park.
Slottsparken (Castle Park) was opened in 1900. The park consists of large forest areas, open lawns, two lakes and a small Japanese garden.
Slottsträdgården (Castle Garden) opened 20 years ago. The garden consists of several smaller gardens with different styles and features. The concept of ecology is of central importance and stands for organic-biological cultivation methods, cyclical thinking and the use of environmentally friendly products.
Malmöhus Slott (Malmö Castle) was built by the king of Denmark between 1526 and 1539, making it the oldest preserved Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. In 1658, the Malmöhus Slott came under Swedish control.
Slottsmöllan (Castle Mill) is located just south of Malmöhus Slott. It is a Dutch style windmill built in 1851.
Pildammsparken
Pildammsparken (Willow Dam Park) was developed in the early 1900s around two constructed dams/lakes which had acted as Malmö water reservoirs. In order to strengthen the dam walls, they were planted with willows, hence the name Pildammarna. The park has mix of woods, large open lawns, small plantations, flower arrangements, and large water areas home to much birdlife. The Vattentornet (Water Tower) is one of the most striking sights of the park.
Ribersborgsstranden
Ribersborgsstranden (Ribersborgs Beach) is an artificial beach and park stretching 3 kilometers along the coast. Throughout the summer the beach is filled with visitors and locals alike who come to enjoy sun and sea.
Ribersborg Kallbadhus (Ribersborg Cold Bathhouse) was built in 1898 and has long been a symbol of Malmö.
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