Parks in Malmö
Malmö is famous for its parks and green spaces. Historic gardens, peaceful canals, large lawns and colourful flower displays can be found only a short walk from the city centre, making the parks perfect for a relaxing break, a picnic or a longer walk.
Three of the city's best-known parks are Slottsparken, Kungsparken and Pildammsparken. Together they offer a fascinating mix of landscape architecture, history, public art, playgrounds and outdoor activities.
The City of Parks
Malmö's parks are an important part of everyday life in the city. Many are connected by walking and cycling paths, allowing visitors to explore several green areas during the same outing.
Beyond the central parks, Malmö also offers coastal green spaces, nature areas, activity parks and modern waterfront parks in the Western Harbour.
Slottsparken
Slottsparken is one of Malmö's largest and most popular central parks. Opened in 1900, it was designed as a park for recreation, with winding paths, open lawns, woodland and water as central features.
The park is home to Malmö City Library, the popular Fairytale Playground and several works of public art. Its large lawns and paths make it ideal for picnics, walks and outdoor events.
Kung Oscars väg, Malmö
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Människan och Pegasus
One of Slottsparken's best-known works of art is Människan och Pegasus by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles. The dramatic sculpture depicts the winged horse Pegasus carrying a human figure into the air.
Located near Linnéplatsen, it has become one of the park's most recognisable landmarks and a popular photographic motif.
Kungsparken
Kungsparken is Malmö's oldest public park and opened in 1872. Designed in the romantic English landscape style, it features winding paths, canals, open lawns and an unusually varied collection of trees.
At the heart of the park stands an ornate cast-iron fountain from 1882. Together with the nearby grotto and historic avenues, it contributes to the park's distinctive 19th-century character.
Slottsgatan, Malmö
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Pildammsparken
Pildammsparken is one of Malmö's largest and most distinctive parks. Its history is closely connected to the Baltic Exhibition of 1914, and its combination of romantic and neoclassical landscape design makes it unique among northern European parks.
Visitors can enjoy broad walking paths, ponds, extensive lawns, two themed playgrounds and two outdoor gyms. The large pond also features illuminated fountains that create colourful water displays after sunset.
Pildammsvägen, Malmö
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Slottsträdgården
Located beside Malmöhus Castle and Slottsparken, Slottsträdgården is an open ecological garden with themed planting areas, seasonal flowers, vegetable gardens and peaceful places to sit.
The historic windmill creates a picturesque backdrop, and the garden café is a popular place to stop during the warmer months.
Malmöhusvägen, Malmö
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Waterfront Parks
In the Western Harbour, Scaniaparken and Daniaparken offer a more modern park experience with open lawns, striking landscape architecture, coastal paths and views across the Öresund.
These parks are popular for walking, cycling, picnics, outdoor exercise and enjoying Malmö's waterfront atmosphere.
Enjoy Malmö – the city of parks!