Folkets park, Folk park in Möllevången, Malmö, Sweden
Folkets park is a public park on Amiralsgatan in the Möllevången district, with lawns, playgrounds, a mirror pond, and the wooden Jaktpaviljongen from the early 1800s. Its buildings include the Amiralen dance hall, the Moriska Paviljongen, and Nöjesteatern. A Ferris wheel with red and blue gondolas stands near a fence and a painted pole.
Frans Suell laid out the park in 1807–1808 in front of Möllevångsgården, and it later served as a health-bath and pleasure ground. In March 1891 the labour movement leased it, possibly because the owners believed they were renting to the temperance movement. In August 1909 more than 13,000 workers gathered here to strike, and from 1926 carousels were built as the park took on a more politically neutral character.
The Moriska Pavilion, styled to resemble an oriental palace, regularly hosts music and dance performances throughout the year. This venue reflects the park's role as a social gathering place and shows how it continues to function as a cultural center today.
Entering the park is free, but individual attractions require separate admission. Operating hours for facilities change with the seasons, so it helps to check ahead before your visit.
The main entrance features Japanese architectural elements, while the Amiralen building from the 1930s was once the largest dance hall in Scandinavia. This historic venue shows the cultural life and events that shaped the park over the decades.
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