Ribersborg Beach

Ribersborg in Malmö, in contrast to Skne's mainly rural beaches, is very much a city beach. Residents can easily access it because it is only three kilometers from the city center, and they throng here during the summer months. Ribersborg's beach has a park-like atmosphere to it, which is no coincidence given that Ribersborgsstranden began as a park. The shoreline was constructed as a recreational place in the nineteenth century, with vast lawns ideal for picnicking and walking pathways. In the years that followed, a number of bathing piers were built to make it easier for swimmers to enter the lake, even at low tide.

The northern pier, with its spectacular bathouse built in 1898, is the most remarkable of the ten piers. The bathouse, which was completely renovated in 2009 and now houses a cafe, restaurant, and suana, is located at the end of the pier. It also has a number of different-sized, enclosed pools that give safe bathing regardless of the weather. Ribersborg is a man-made beach, with sand imported in the mid-twentieth century. However, this is in line with the surrounding environment, which is mostly urban with a little industrial to the south.

Ribersborgsstranden is always busy during the summer holidays. It's a terrific family beach with a lot going on and plenty of things to do. Regular events, such as circus-style shows and activities like floating obstacle courses, are part of the summer programs. There are numerous food kiosks, as well as enough picnic and BBQ space on the grounds behind them.

Location: Malmö