from yr.no
A beach in the centre of town? In Sweden? In Malmö there is. It's called Ribersborg beach - a 2 kilometre long stretch of sandy beach that was reclaimed from the sea and built in the 1920s. So you can stroll through one or more of the parks that wrap around the Stadium district, amble towards the coast, and then go beachcombing at Ribersborg.
Western Harbour in Malmö
Photo: Frederik Tellerup/Malmö Turism
The parks of Malmö and the canals that wend their way around the older parts of town really add to the 'Malmö experience' and are oases of peace and calm away from the many more man-made pleasure of Malmö. One such oasis is Kungsparken, which is great for walks, with flower beds, decorative ponds and shaded areas. Nearby Slottsparken is somewhat wilder and more expansive with large wooded areas, ponds and lawns that are popular with picnickers. We should mention that all Malmö's parks are within walking distance of each other.The largest green space in Malmö is Pildammsparken. This area, with its large ponds is fabulous for spotting birdlife or for simply observing nature at work in the middle of a bustling city.Discover the nature of Malmö in its parks, gardens, beach and waterways. They help to make a good visit great.
Malmö is one of the few cities anywhere where you can enjoy fine sandy beaches and the summer heat without leaving the city. The 2.5 kilometre long Ribersborg beach – Scandinavia’s Copacabana - is where the young, the old, the bold and the beautiful of Malmö and visitors from around the world enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or just generally lazing around the summer months.
Malmö is the epitome of a “garden city” with the stately and beautiful Folkets Park, Slottsparken, Pildammsparken and Kungsparken forming a green corridor between the beaches at Ribersborg and the Stadion area of town to the north-east.
Västra hamnen, or West Harbour in English, is Malmö's brand new city district that is alive with stunning business and residential architecture, green spaces and fabulous views of the Sound.
Where else in the world can you have views of the weird and wonderful Turning Torso building on your right and Denmark on your left?
Book accommodation Malmö
Sitting at my computer I started to wonder what everyone does at Easter time. I suppose some go to church, while others may spend time with their families. I also wonder what the weather is like... »
