Beaches in Skåne

Combine big-city bustle with relaxing beach life at Ribersborg, close to the town centre. Perfect for families and small children, this long, shallow, sandy beach is great for splashing around, sunbathing or diving from the piers. Try a latté at a local café, bask in the sauna, or munch on a great lunch at the restaurant.

The shallow water and soft, white sand are perfect for families with small children. Täppet is part of a 40-km long stretch of coastline known as Ålakusten, the Eel coast. It stretches from Kristianstad to Österlen and includes the rocky outcrops of Stenshuvud.

The long, wide sand stretches from the small fishing village of Skillinge in the north to Löderup in the south. Find your own protected spot to picnic and enjoy playing in the soft sand and splashing in the sea. If you’re a naturist, head for the area around Hagestad. It’s not signposted – but you’ll soon find out which part it is! Some conditions can produce dangerous undercurrents. Check the information when you park.

The kilometre-long beaches around the Skanör-Falsterbo peninsula are lined with picturesque caramel-coloured bathing huts. The beach stretches from Kämpinge in the east, through Ljunghusen and all the way to Falsterbo and Skanör. Lunch or snack at the popular Badhytten restaurant by the beach in Skanör.

The narrow, child-friendly shallow waters of Lomma beach 20 minutes north of Malmö make this beach a favourite for families with young children. Or head 3 kilometres south to Bjärred and The long pier, Långa Bryggan, that seems to stretch over to Denmark. There is a nice open-air bath and a restaurant at the end of the pier.

The beaches of the seaside city of Helsingborg stretch from Fortunabadet in the south, to Domsten in the north. Parapeten-badet – Tropical Beach – is right in the centre of the city by the harbour pier. Watch the ferries between Helsingborg and Helsingør in Denmark while you take a dip. If a serene nature experience is more your thing, relax with the kids at Tinkarpsbadet at the northern edge of the city.

The picturesque little fishing village of Mölle developed into one of Sweden's first seaside resorts in the1890s. Mölle became known as a den of sin, as women and men bathed together, something that was unthinkable at that time. It’s still a popular seaside resort, although today mostly known for its beautiful, sandy beach.

The beach at Knäbäckshusen, a stone’s throw from Stenshuvud National Park, is one of the most beautiful in Skåne. Stretching from Lilla Vik in the north to Stenshuvud in the south, its large sand dunes provide a sense of seclusion, with exotic pine trees stretching towards the sea. Be careful in bad weather – some conditions can produce dangerous undercurrents.