Family fun in Malmö
- activities for younger and older kids
Playful fun, rainy-day favourites and easy-going experiences – Malmö makes it simple to spend time together as a family. Play, movement and hands-on activities blend naturally with beaches, parks and city life. Whatever the age, the weather or the energy level, there’s always something to do.
Play and movement
Malmö offers plenty of family-friendly activities outdoors. Ribersborgsstranden, known as Ribban, is the city’s urban beach – shallow, lively and easy to reach, with swimming, piers, ice cream and food nearby. For indoor swimming, family-focused Hylliebadet is a popular option.
Across the city, themed playgrounds create spontaneous stops between activities. These purpose-built play environments are free, open year-round and always close at hand. Folkets Park also features large, varied play areas suitable for families in every season.
For older kids and teens, Stapelbäddsparken stands out – one of Scandinavia’s largest skateparks, designed by and for skaters.
Action for all ages
Next to the Mobilia shopping centre is Funnys Äventyr, a children’s cultural playhouse where stories come to life. Younger visitors can step into familiar worlds with characters such as Alfie Atkins, Pettson, Moomin and Bamse, alongside a story carousel, theatre barn, café and shop. It’s an immersive experience that easily fills several hours.
Entré Malmö brings together a wide range of activities under one roof. High-energy attractions like climbing walls, parkour, trampolines, foam pits, VR experiences, laser tag, dinosaur-themed play areas, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and bowling sit alongside cafés, family-friendly restaurants such as O’Learys and a cinema.
For teens and adults, Teamfabriken and Teamtastic offer team-based challenges built around cooperation, problem-solving and speed. Recommended age is around 15 and up, or with at least one adult per team. Another popular option is Sherlocked, an escape-room experience where interactive theatre, historical settings and mysteries combine.
Flavours, animals and city life
A playful – and slightly daring – stop is the Disgusting Food Museum, showcasing around 80 of the world’s most talked-about dishes. Visitors can smell, and sometimes taste, foods that challenge ideas of what’s edible.
To explore Malmö by bike, Travelshop Bikes & Experiences offers rentals and guided tours suitable for both children and adults. Seeing the city from the water is another highlight, with Strömma’s canal tour Rundan or by renting a private picnic boat.
For horse lovers, or anyone looking for something different, Jägersro Horse Racing hosts race days and family-friendly events. A truly unique experience awaits at LEAP Fly & Padel Center, where a wind tunnel allows visitors to fly safely with professional instructors.
A relaxed way to spend time together is a game of boules. Boulebar at Drottningtorget is open year-round, while the Boulebar in Folkets Park is a favourite during summer – both pairing the game with French-inspired food.
Museums and the Malmö Festival
Families wanting to combine fun and learning often visit Malmö Museum, with exhibitions covering local history as well as a large aquarium. Next door, the Museum of Technology and Maritime History offers hands-on exhibits designed for younger visitors.
August also brings the Malmöfestivalen – Scandinavia’s largest city festival – featuring free concerts, performances, global street food and activities for all ages.