A calm coastal town near Malmö with a long sandy beach, research facilities at SLU University, and a marina where 1,500 boats dock during summer months.
Lomma stretches along Sweden's southwestern coast, where you'll find families building sandcastles on the white-sand beach and scientists conducting agricultural research at the Alnarp campus. Walk along the waterfront paths of Lomma Hamn, where modern apartments have replaced old warehouses, and stop at cafés overlooking boats in the marina.
Getting to Lomma
You can reach Lomma easily from both Malmö and Lund, each 10 kilometers away, via the main highway connecting all three cities. About 6,500 people commute daily between Lomma and other parts of the Metropolitan Malmö area. The flat terrain makes cycling practical - you can bike to central Malmö in about 40 minutes on dedicated cycling paths.
Lomma Beach and Marina
The beach stretches several hundred meters along the coast, with white sand and grass-covered dunes. Children can wade far out into the shallow water, making it particularly good for families. Water temperatures reach swimming-friendly levels from late June through August. In winter, many locals walk their dogs along the shore or watch windsurfers catch the strong winter winds.
The marina buzzes with activity from spring through fall. You can walk along the harbor wall to watch sailing boats come and go, or take a short boat trip around the bay. Several sailing clubs operate here, and you might spot student sailors practicing their skills during weekends.
Lomma Hamn District
Since the early 2000s, this former industrial area has transformed into a residential neighborhood. You can walk or cycle along riverside paths between modern apartments and townhouses. The development added 30% to Lomma's population and introduced environmental building standards now used across the municipality, including in the new Bjärreds vångar northern district.
Weather and Seasonal Activities
Plan beach visits between late June and late August when temperatures reach 22°C (71°F). The beach gets particularly busy on summer weekends as residents from nearby Lund come to enjoy the coast. Winter temperatures drop to -2°C (29°F) with occasional snow, but the coastal walking paths remain accessible year-round.
Local Architecture
The yellow brick buildings around town tell the story of Lomma's industrial past. Sweden's first cement factory opened here in 1871, and by 1900, five brick factories operated in the area, using local clay deposits. You can see these distinctive yellow bricks in many buildings, including the neo-Gothic Lomma Church from the 1870s. The former industrial buildings near the harbor now house cafés and small businesses.
