If a trip to Malmö is on your mind, be sure to add Ribersborgs Kallbadhus to your list! It’s the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon and experience a part of Swedish lifestyle.
Sven and I took a Sunday daytrip to Malmö during our latest visit to Copenhagen. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect way to spend a low-key Sunday! After exploring the cozy center city, we strolled through a beautiful seaside park and made our way to the bathhouse. Built at the end of a long pier, Ribersborgs hovers over the sea and faces the neighboring Danes. We hadn’t prepared for an afternoon spent bouncing between crisp water and hot saunas, so we skipped the bathing experience all together. We did however enjoy the views and lunch at the café!
There was something so charming and old school about the place. The colors, symmetry, and overall mood reminded me of a Wes Anderson film. The walls, floors, and windows were all a bit askew with paint cracking and peelings on the edges. But the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. We felt like Ribersborgs is the type of place locals go to meet with friends or family. Sven said it remined him of the shabby but homey seaside cottages people rent for holidays in the north.
We decided to order the Swedish classics -shrimp and salmon sandwiches with a Kanelbullar (cinnamon bun) for dessert. After a relaxing lunch, we walked back along the beach and through the open park, Ribersborgs Hundrastplats. There were so many people outside enjoying the weather with their dogs and kids – such an idyllic way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Sweden.
Next time we plan a trip to Malmö, I’m making it a point to come back to Ribersborgs Kallbadhus to get the full experience. You can read about all their services from the link below and even pre-book a massage!
Plan your visit to Malmö’s Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
I’ll share more city photos from our visit to Malmö in an upcoming post!
Find these cute blue houses here on Google maps!
