Ribersborgs open-air bath

Ribersborg open-air bath (Ribersborgs kallbadhus in Swedish, also known as Ribban by the older and Kallis by the younger generation) is an open-air public bath on the Ribersborg beach in Malmö, Sweden approximately one kilometre southwest of Turning Torso. The bathhouse is open for a skinny dip year round and has separate areas for men and women. Each area is equipped with two saunas and a warm water tub. There is also one mixed sauna (fkk-sauna) between the ladies and gentlemen's area. As well as a cafe and a restaurant.

The bath was inaugurated in June 1898 with initiative by C.A. Richter, who bought the old bathhouse at Nyhamn port, which was being sold because of the port's expansion. Four years later a storm damaged the new bath during Christmas and it was rebuilt. During the refurbishment a diving tower was added to the men's department, with a view of the strait and the women's department. During the 1930s it was modernised with nude bathing and confidentiality was added between the departments. In 1966, the City of Malmö purchased the baths. It was again damaged by a storm in 1988 and in 1995 it was declared a historic building.

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Vitali Poluzhnikov
31 January 2016
A really genuine establishment. Inevitably the most memorable place in Malmö. The worse the weather - the better the experience. The dry/hot room is good, while I never understood the mildness of 2&3.
Ola Isaksson
28 July 2013
One of Malmö proud institutions. Highly addictive. Many people seem to come here every day. A good mix of visitors and a welcoming place.
Emil Hansson
7 November 2014
The "Kallis Klassiska Hamburgare" gives you a lot of burger for your money. It comes in a nice sourdough bun with insanely large potato wedges.
karen ferguson
6 June 2015
Feels like something out of the 1920's, a unisex oasis to relax & recharge yet minutes from the heart of Malmo, delightful
Gustav
12 August 2012
At the bath and sauna most are nude, not nudist. You're perfectly welcome to cover what you want with towels but swimsuits are frowned upon for hygenic reasons.
Gulce Karsli
24 May 2013
Nudist concept is a bit weird but definitely worth trying and seeing. Taking a dip in the sea is hard but feels soo nice when done :)
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Wed 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
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