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Slottsträdgården: Malmö’s Living Urban Oasis

Discover Slottsträdgården, Malmö’s lush botanical and community garden beside Malmöhus Castle, where themed flower beds, edible plots, and city culture blossom together.

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Slottsträdgården is Malmö’s enchanting public park and botanical garden, set in the shadow of the city’s grand Malmöhus Castle. Visitors can wander among themed gardens bursting with seasonal blooms, explore tranquil waterways, and discover creative horticultural displays. The park’s transformation from once-neglected grounds to a verdant haven is a testament to community passion and sustainable urban gardening.

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Local tips

  • Entry is free, making it a wonderful low-cost excursion for all ages.
  • Visit the garden’s café for fika—many treats use ingredients harvested directly from the garden.
  • The park is open year-round, but the most vibrant displays are typically from late spring through early autumn.
  • Check ahead for occasional gardening workshops, plant sales, or local market days in the park.
  • Bring a picnic and sit by the historic castle moat or under blossoming fruit trees for a quintessential Malmö experience.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From central Copenhagen, take a train to Malmö Central Station (journey ~40 minutes; tickets usually DKK 85–120 one way). On arrival at Malmö Central, Slottsträdgården is a gentle ~15-minute walk through Malmö’s historic core, with Malmöhus Castle’s towers guiding the way. The walk passes through city parks and lively shopping streets. Bus routes from the station also serve Malmöhus Castle directly; local fares are around SEK 28–35 per ride. Buses stop beside the castle, and the garden’s main entrance is visible across the moat.

  • Taxi

    Taxis from Malmö Central Station reach Slottsträdgården in about 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic, with typical fares around SEK 110–140. The castle and gardens are well known landmarks, so drivers will deliver you to the main park entrance adjacent to the castle grounds.

  • Driving

    For those driving from Copenhagen, crossing the Öresund Bridge (toll applies; around DKK 445 one way for standard cars) brings you directly to Malmö’s city center in about 45 minutes. Parking is available at Malmöhus Castle, but can be limited during weekends or events; expect municipal rates of about SEK 25–30 per hour. From the car park, a short stroll through the castle grounds leads into Slottsträdgården.

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Slottsträdgården, or Castle Garden, is Malmö’s captivating botanical and community garden nestled beside the city’s iconic Malmöhus Castle. Sprawling over 12 hectares in Malmö’s center, this revitalized oasis celebrates the union of historical grandeur and contemporary green living. Since its rebirth in the 1990s, passionate volunteers and city dwellers have shaped Slottsträdgården into a vibrant showcase for organic gardening and environmental stewardship. Stroll along winding pathways that reveal surprises at every turn: curated rose and perennial borders, thriving vegetable patches, heritage fruit orchards, and playful willow sculptures. The park’s picturesque canal banks and flourishing wildflower meadows invite picnics and reflection, while a mosaic of themed gardens—from aromatic herb plots to geometric renaissance beds—offers inspiration for both casual visitors and keen horticulturists. Slottsträdgården is alive year-round, with each season painting new colors and moods. Spring brings bursts of tulips and daffodils, summer dazzles with sunflowers and buzzing pollinators, and autumn delivers crunchy apples and fiery foliage. The park’s beloved café, often housed in a charming greenhouse, tempts guests to linger over coffee and cakes made with produce harvested on site. Children delight in open lawns and quirky installations, and on weekends, the garden buzzes with local markets and concerts. What makes Slottsträdgården truly remarkable is its community spirit—residents, staff, and volunteers work side by side to cultivate sustainable beauty, making it not just a garden, but a living testament to Malmö’s creativity, inclusiveness, and ecological vision. While it’s a staple for Malmö locals, for visitors from Copenhagen or beyond, Slottsträdgården offers a peaceful, immersive escape that’s deeply rooted in both history and the future of urban green spaces.

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