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Katrinetorp

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Katrinetorps gård
Katrinetorp

Every morning, thousands of cars travel from Falsterbonäset, Trelleborg and Vellinge towards Malmö. The intersection with the outer ring road has opened up a view towards Katrinetorp. Go there for a day or take the bus or bike from the city. It's quite close.

Katrinetorp manor

Katrinetorp is as big as 9 football fields. Not all football fields are the same size, but it is a little over 7,000 square meters. Formerly a summer house, for, among others Thomas Frick (IDstory), one of Malmö's successful businessmen in the 19th century. Today the center of a new recreation area. The houses are being renovated, the French garden is being planted with flowers and vegetables, and is surrounded by an English garden. The former requires order and work, the latter requires walking shoes.

Katrinetorp innergård
Katrinetorp gårdsbild

Katrinetorp is bustling with life

A few years ago, the Katrinetorps Gårds Vänförening (Friends' Association of the manor) was formed. They organize events, deepen their interest and learn while having fun. In the summer, you can buy freshly harvested vegetables, go to a café and visit small shops. The house is sometimes used as a party venue. Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan↗ have study courses at Katrinetorp. Read more about everything that's happening at Malmös hemsida om Katrinetorp↗ .

The history of Katrinetorp

Katrinetorp has a long history with many owners. The manor was named after Anna Catharina Bager, who was the wife of the merchant Samuel Björkman who died in 1809 at the age of only 40. The manor, which dates back to the period 1800-1810, was first used as a summer house and has been expanded in stages by new owners. Read more about Thomas Frick (IDstory).

In 1937, the city of Malmö bought the manor and over the past 10-15 years, both the house and gardens have been renovated step by step. Read more about Katrinetorp's history on Malmö's website.↗ and in an excellent publication, which can be purchased for 20 kronor, or so, when visiting Katrinetorp.

Katrinetorp was created in one of Sweden's greatest upheavals - the 'Enskifte'. Many small and scattered plots of land were merged into larger units. Each farmer could now manage his land as he wanted and was able. People moved from the village to new houses on their estates. The Skåne member of parliament and the landowner Rutger Macklean↗svW at Svaneholm, was one of the reform's promoters and pioneers.

Situationsplan för Katrinetorp i Malmö
Situation plan (source: City of Malmö)

A manor with a restaurant, a courtyard and a bridge in the park.

Katrinetorp innergård
Adults talk and talk, but it doesn't bother me. I've seen the water flowing.
Katrinetorp
People have rushed into the shops, to the café or the gardens.
Katrinetorp - bro
A Japanese-French bridge in an English park. Click on the bridge to see the original.

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Published: 2006.09 Updated: 2025.05.25



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