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Welcome! To a place lost in time, where nature runs destination preserving Welcome to your forest!
its course.
Just a short journey
Bokskogen has long been a popular and much The Right of Public Access (Swedish: “Allemansrätten”,
This is your place. This is your time. Summer, winter, appreciated destination for visitors. Lord Gustaf or “Everyman’s Right”) applies in the area’s forests. In away...
spring and autumn. Under a ceiling of greenery, in Julius Coyet, who came to Torup in 1812, opened 2019 a nature reserve was established in parts of the
halls of grandeur, in beautiful parks, at the mills of the forest to visitors from all classes of society. He area. In order to protect and preserve the unique nature
knowledge. also built a popular dance pavilion where people in the reserve, it is subject to special provisions and res-
could dance and party during long summer trictions on the Right of Public Access. The following are
Welcome! This is your forest. In Bokskogen (“the evenings. The Dansbanestigen trail leads you past some of the things prohibited in the area: letting dogs
beech forest”), greenery and history combine in a the area where the dance pavilion once stood. If off the leash, lighting a fire, horse riding and cycling
process of slow yet constant change. Contrast the you listen carefully you might still be able to hear outside of the designated areas, camping in a tent
noise of the city with the rustling of the forest. Here the echoes of a waltz from a bygone era! In 1862 for more than two days, and gathering moss, lichens,
you can find the perfect balance between city life
and the great outdoors. Whenever you want to.
Castle grandeur and the castle was inherited by Gustav Johan Coyet,
and he and his wife Henriette Coyet continued the
Play and learn wood fungi or bugs and insects.
How to get here
This is your forest – your retreat.
old legends tradition of inviting visitors to the area. Henriette
was even referred to as Skåne’s uncrowned Expo Torup is located in Stallarna (the former castle
If you’re in the mood for somewhat more refined
nature, Slottsparken, the park surrounding Torup Castle, BY BIKE
queen during her time at the castle, which she stables) and is our exciting interactive exhibition is the place for you. Please abide by the special rules If you want to cycle here, you will find relevant informa-
Torup Castle, which is one of the Nordic region’s transformed into a true cultural centre. where you can learn about the area’s nature and cul- that apply in the park. They are posted at the entrance tion and a map under the heading “On two wheels”.
most beautiful and well-preserved renaissance tural history. A true source of inspiration and a great

Fastighets- och gatukontoret, City of Malmö, 2020. Photo: Felix Sundbäck.

to the park. Please visit malmo.se/bokskogen for more
castles, was built by countess Görvel Fadersdotter starting point for your adventures in Bokskogen. information about local nature and Slottsparken. BY BUS
Sparre in the mid-16th century. Initially erected on Please visit malmo.se/bokskogen for opening hours. On weekends, the Skånetrafiken bus service takes
marshland, it is now surrounded by prodigious his- Embark on a journey of discovery, take part in a maths you all the way here from Malmö with regional bus
Crown Prince Gustaf
torical gardens. This location is the subject of many treasure hunt, or step into the world of fairy tales. 148. Bus 142 operates between Malmö and Bara, from
Adolf visited Torup
exciting legends and tales stretching back to the where it is about a 2 kilometre walk to Bokskogen.
Castle in 1904.
12th century and the original fort at Askebacken. There is plenty to do and learn for Bokskogen’s young
Photo: Viktor Roikjer /
visitors. A number of fun themed trails pave the way BY CAR
Malmö Museer
Information about opening hours and tours of Slotts- for burgeoning curiosity and titillating knowledge. There are eight different car parks in the Bokskogen
parken can be found at malmo.se/bokskogen We suggest that you bring a packed lunch, because recreation area. Each car park has a noticeboard
your kids will want to stay at the large forest play- with a map that shows all the trails and jogging
ground for a long time! The little playground is home tracks in the area. Why not take the opportunity to
to Älgiot the rocking moose, Zzzzlingvar the balan- explore a part of the area you don’t usually visit?
During the summer cing snake and their other friends. During major events or nice weather, when Boksko-
period it is possible to gen attracts a lot of visitors, the car parks at Frilufts-
book guided tours of the Statarmuseet (“the farmhand museum”) is located in gården (the recreation centre) and Dansbanevägen
castle. an old farmhand dwelling and is run by an indepen- tend to fill up very quickly. On such occasions it
dent foundation. The museum shows us how people could be a good idea to choose one of the other
— at least those not born into the upper echelons of car parks.
society — lived their lives in the old days.

On two wheels Events Recharge your

You can extend your visit to Bokskogen Bokskogen offers you the opportunity to participa- energy levels
by cycling here from Malmö along the te in organised events or create your own. Examp-
Utflyktsstigen trail, which is about ten les of events arranged in the area include fun runs, There are cafés and restaurants in Bokskogen and
kilometres long and starts at Videdalsvägen. Parts of the guided tours and school holiday activities. But you the surrounding area. If you fancy a bite to eat out-
bike trail pass by an old railway embankment. can also create your own public events in Slotts- doors, there are tables and benches, wind shelters,
parken (the castle park), Stallarna (the former castle BBQ areas and, of course, nature’s own beautiful
If you are interested in cycling here from somewhe- stables), Jaktpaviljongen (the old hen house - pictu- picnic spots. If you need to heat food for your child-
re other than Malmö, information about other bike red), Stenladan (the stone barn) or in the actual ren, make your way to Friluftsgården (the recreation
trails is available at cyklaiskane.se. outdoor recreation area. centre) where you can use a microwave.

Please remember that it is only permitted to cycle on Please visit malmo.se/bokskogen to see details of Please always respect that lighting fires is prohi-
the forest roads within the Bokskogen recreation area. upcoming activities, or to create your own event. bited, and be careful if you decide to have a BBQ
Take a break Much more than just outdoors - make sure the charcoal and ashes are
cold before discarding them. Please visit
The
Utflyktsstigen Take a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of the a forest malmo.se/bokskogen for more information about
places where you can eat or take a coffee break.
trail is about city — Bokskogen is ideal for a leisurely stroll or more
ten kilometres active pursuits. Recharge your energy levels on the In the 1970s, the City of Malmö purchased the Torup
Torups
long friluftsgård
well-lit jogging track, or relax on a blanket in the castle estate, with several hundred hectares of forest,
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