10 Best Parks in Malmö

Castle Park (Slottsparken) is one of the largest parks in Malmö and boasts plenty of leafy paths along canals and ponds as well as ample opportunity for the kids to play. Luscious trees and shrubs leave plenty of space for blooming flowerbeds, a Japanese garden and open lawns. In the middle of the park stands the Pegasus statue by Carl Milles and in the wintertime, the small pond is illuminated in a burst of different colours. The park also features a playground with a fairy tale theme.

Slottsparken Park in Malmö is located just south of Malmö Castle (Malmöhus) in the west end of the old centre. The park can be reached on foot from nearby Castle Garden (Slottsträdgården) and King's Park (Kungsparken). Malmö Stadsbibliotek, Simhallsbadet and Kronprinsen bus stops are all located right by the park.

King's Park (Kungsparken) is the oldest park in Malmö and boasts leafy walkways, tranquil paths along the canal and a stately cast-iron fountain. The park was first built towards the end of the 1860s and drew inspiration from the wild-growing British gardens of the time. At the centre of the park, by the fountain, sits a bust of Swedish painter Gustaf Rydberg. The park is home to many exotic trees and gorgeous blooms such as rhododendron and azaleas.

King's Park is located between the district of Gamla Väster and Malmö Castle (Malmöhus) right in the centre of town. You can arrive by foot in just 10 minutes from Malmö Central Station. Alternatively if you come from the bus stops of either Gustav Adolfs Torg or Stadsbiblioteket, your walking time will be around about 5 minutes.

The 45-hectare large, neo-classical Willowpond Park (Pildammsparken) is teeming with blooming flowerbeds, beautiful lawns, views over the water and willow trees, expansive lawns, manicured shrubs and gorgeous buildings inspired by antiquity. The lovely Magareta Pavillion (Magaretapaviljongen) is a must-see and so is the flowerbed-flanked walkway which leads up to it. The park is also home to 2 themed playgrounds for the kids, one with a spider theme and one with a theatre theme. Even adults can find an outlet for their energy at one of the 2 outdoor gyms in the park.

Willowpond Park enjoys a relatively central location in the Kronoborg neighbourhood of Malmö. Triangeln Station is just 5 minutes away from the park. You can also take a city bus to Själlandstorget which is just over 200 metres away from the entrance to the park.

People's Park (Folkets Park) is more than just a park – it's a playground, a gathering place and a meeting point full of pulse-raising activities, exotic animals, games, theatre, cafés and a night club. The concept of the People's Park is a thoroughly Swedish idea – a public park offering entertainment, culture and wellness for all strata of society. At People's Park you can play everything from chess to minigolf, or check out the skate ramp and paddling pond. There is also an ice skating rink in the wintertime.

People's Park is centrally located in the neighbourhood of Möllevången in Malmö. The park has many different entrances if arriving by foot, although if you prefer to come down by public transport then you should set your sights on the Folkets Park stop which is located right by the main entrance.

Varvsparken is a neighbourhood park in Malmö with a focus on pulse-raising activity, especially for younger visitors, and tranquil relaxation in calming environments. The park is divided into 4 flowery and verdant areas with different themes, linked together by small paths which lead not to Rome, but to the centrally positioned circular lawn at the heart of the park. The park is home to the popular Sollekplatsen – a playground with a solar system theme.

Varvsparken is located in the district of Västra Hamnen in central Malmö. The easiest way to arrive is by taking the bus to the Scaniabadet stop which is just 400 metres away. At Scaniabadet, there are also plenty of parking spaces available as well as public toilet facilities.

Dania Park (Daniaparken) not only boasts a spacious grass pitch where kids can run free but also enticing architecture and a stunning view over the Öresund Strait. Many associate the clean lines of the architecture in Dania Park with antique civil stations but they are doubtlessly modern at the same time. An enormous stone table 5 metres above the surface of the ocean makes for the perfect place to sit back on a sunny spring day, appreciate the water and enjoy the heat reflected from the stone. The steps down to the sea are also a popular spot for sun-seekers looking to soak up some rays.

Dania Park can be found in the district of Västra Hamnen which is located in central Malmö. Take the bus to Turning Torso or Scaniabadet and you'll be just over 400 metres away from the entrance to the park. Car parking is available at Turning Torso, Scaniabadet and Ankarparken.

Stapelbäddsparken is a pulse-raising public adventure park in the heart of Malmö with plenty on offer for fans of skateboarding, roller derbies and bouldering. The park also plays host to public events such as outdoor cinema screenings and festivals. This is one of the largest outdoor skate parks in Europe and it hosts huge competitions such as the Ultra Bowl. It also boasts climbing rocks and a skate café.

Stapelbäddsparken is centrally located in the district of Västra Hamnen in Malmö. A bus stop bearing the same name is located just over 200 metres away and there is parking available on Östra Varvsgatan, right next to the park.

Hyllie Water Park (Hyllie Vattenpark) has everything you'd expect from a park – green spaces, leafy groves, stylish fountains – but it is also an educational experience on the subject of water. The park is home to a number of stations and activities where kids can learn all about the properties of water. There are also gorgeous hills covered in cherry trees which display a majestic bloom in the springtime. In the evenings, the iconic water tower is illuminated in an array of beautiful colours.

As the name suggests, Hyllie Water Park is located in the district of Hyllie which is in south-west Malmö. Trains go to Hyllie Station, 400 metres away, and there is also a stop with the same name as the park, Hyllie Vattenpark, located right by the entrance.

Käglinge Nature Reserve is a tranquil and pastoral oasis in Malmö full of rolling hills, forest, meadows, pastures and a very special ecosystem of plants and animals. A rare orchid variety known as marsh helleborine grows here and the area is also a great place to spot birds of prey in the colder months. There are many different paths which you can stroll, cycle or ride along and the park's many wide open spaces are just perfect for a picnic in pastoral surroundings.

Käglinge Nature Reserve is located in the residential neighbourhood of Käglinge in Oxie, in the southern part of Greater Malmö. You can take the bus to Käglinge Rönnebjersvägen which is located just 500 metres away from the nature reserve.