We loved coming to Norrebro and seeing/exploring this neighborhood. It's less touristy, has many…read morehidden gems, and much more up our alley as casual, look-for-where-the-locals-go kind of travel. This park is honestly just a big park with lines on the ground, but it was fun to walk the park and see the local children play.

There's a giant banana hill in the middle of the park. You can see it on google earth. It's yellow…read moreand fun. It's the best sort of urban park design and fun for the eyes.

This is a beautiful park. On the south end is a section called Lördagsplan, which is a quiet,…read morescenic stretch of park that feels made for a slow walk or a mental reset. A tree-lined path runs alongside the water, giving it a calm vibe without trying too hard. It's peaceful, breezy, and very Malmö in that understated way. Perfect for a stroll, a pause, or just watching the water and pretending you're not on a schedule.

King Oscar's Park is gorgeous and its fantastic views are not to be missed if you're ever in Malmö!…read moreAfter getting off the train at Malmö C, I wandered the canal until I eventually landed myself here. The day itself was my favorite kind of day, a gentle rainy one that most would consider unpleasant or dreary. Not me. I purposely don't take summer vacations or vacations to hot places. My goal for the first part of my day was to visit the Malmö Museum (Museer in Swedish) and Castle (Malmöhus Slott), but I also made time to really explore the Kungsparken, or King's Park, as well. This was really an unavoidable thing anyway as I had planned to continue to follow the canal into town to meet my friend after work for dinner, shopping, and goofing off. I'm big on the free outdoors when I travel, you can tell. I enjoyed the little clusters of flowers most, but also the canopy of different tree species and the series of trails, bridges and passageways along the canal, which borders one end of the King's Park. Weeping Willows create shade and privacy. I found the park very romantic! The many benches along the trail would have been perfect for a rest, but alas in the rain that was not an option. It's an 8 plus acre park, and a complete circle would be great exercise. The route I took through altogether was 2 miles of walking. If you're headed to the castle fortress and museum anyway, you can't miss it. Note: The Yelp listing also says "Zoo," but if there is one in here I didn't find it...

This small playground is.. well, small. A swing set, and a combo climbing area and slide, and…read morethat's about it. Sure, it's very central, and kudos to the city for putting a playground on what must be pretty attractive real estate. And if you're nearby with a toddler in needs a bit of playtime, this is a good bet. But not really something I'd go out of my way for.