Limhamn Limestone Quarry

The limestone inside this famed quarry is believed to have formed around 65 million years ago and is heralded as a unique natural wonder. All just a bike ride away from the center of Malmö.

The quarry is home to thousands of different plant and animal species. Beginning in the mid-1800s, it was the site of a cement factory that was once the backbone of the Malmö economy, until the last mining explosion in 1993. Only a few remnants of the site’s past mining activities can be found as many were removed around 2010. The quarry is well known for the huge amounts of fossils found and collected around the site. Local schools often organize trips where kids can go fossil hunting. 

Within the quarry are two large ponds, contributing to the diverse wildlife in the vicinity. A pair of eagle owls had previously lived here, and peregrine falcons, harriers, deers, foxes, rabbits and hares continue to frequent the area.

Shark fossils have been found in the quarry over the years and it currently houses a particularly interesting concrete artwork.

Periodically there are official tours of this quarry, organised by Malmö Stand, in both English and Swedish. For the rest of the year when there are no organized tours, there is a pleasant walk around the perimeter.