Discover Broby: Culture, River Landscapes and Family Experiences

Broby combines an engaging local history with a landscape along the Helge å and several opportunities for shared holiday days. The town is suitable for travellers who are not only looking for culture in exhibitions, but also want to include walks, exercise and excursions by the water in their plans. Depending on whether the focus is on regional history, activities with children or an excursion to the lake, you can deliberately choose suitable accommodation in Broby based on your daily plans.

Open-air museum and historical insights

A central point of interest is Broby hembygdspark. It is the largest open-air museum in Skåne and is located along the Helge å. The park is intended for visits and walks, combining historical impressions with time outdoors. Grimmatorpet is particularly illustrative: the building dates from 1708 and is a southern Swedish ridge house with two storage floors. Details like these make the visit more tangible for families, as regional architectural history can be understood directly through a specific building.

Broby kyrka also adds to the town’s cultural character. It was built in 1932. The church contains a cabinet made from parts of the altar table and pulpit of the medieval church. Anyone interested in church art and the connection between different eras will find another distinctive point of reference here. The old marketplace was once the centre of Broby; four major roads converged there. As a historical point of orientation, it shows how the importance of a town centre has changed over time.

River landscapes, sculptures and exercise

At Kulturhuset Vita skolan in Broby, a sculpture park displays public stone sculptures that the municipality has acquired over the years. The visit can be planned as a cultural programme item in its own right and particularly appeals to travellers who want to discover art in public spaces. Together with the open-air museum and the church, this creates a varied cultural element without all the experiences having to be of the same kind.

For a more active part of the day, there is an outdoor gym on the northern section of the loop from Hembygdspark along the Helge å. It is located between the tennis courts and the illuminated circular path. This precise location helps you take your own interests into account when planning the day: a walk along the river can be followed by exercise, while other family members explore the historic park or the surrounding area.

Excursions with children and to the water

In the central Tivoliparken, there is a playground with opportunities for water play. For families who want to bring together different age groups and interests during their holiday, this provides another specific element for planning the trip. Tydingesjön is located three kilometres west of Broby. There you will find a child-friendly beach, a kiosk, refreshments and camping. The lake’s western location should be taken into account when choosing a holiday apartment and dividing up the holiday days if both Broby’s cultural attractions and time by the water are planned.

Practical information on site

Fritidsbanken Östra Göinge is located at Ågatan 11. Sports and outdoor equipment is lent out there free of charge for up to 14 days. This may be useful for your planning if you intend to take part in outdoor activities and do not want to bring all the equipment with you permanently. A valid fishing licence is required for fishing in Östra Göinge, including along the Helge å. This information is part of preparing for a day of fishing and should be taken into account in advance.

Cultural events can also enhance the overall travel experience. In 2026, the “Time to Swing” jazz festival was announced for the fourth consecutive year, scheduled for 22 August at Hembygdsparken and Broby Gästis. Since this date has already passed, the event should not be understood as a current date; nevertheless, as part of Broby’s cultural profile, it demonstrates the range of local offerings.

Choosing Broby as a holiday base

When looking for accommodation, it is worthwhile to first determine your personal priorities. A holiday apartment in Broby can serve as a base if you want to combine Hembygdspark, Broby kyrka, the sculpture park and options for active or relaxing days. Anyone wishing to include Tydingesjön should separately factor its location three kilometres west into their plans. For other destinations, you can also compare Hanaskog, Immeln, Glimåkra, Knislinge and Sibbhult.

For the overarching travel overview: Östra Göinge.