Pudesjö Bathing

A Pocket-Sized Lake with Big Personality

Pudesjö measures only about 0.012 square kilometres at an elevation of 45 metres above sea level, with a maximum depth of 6.2 metres and an average depth of 3.4 metres. That means you can see the far shore from where you stand, yet there is enough depth for confident swimmers to enjoy a proper paddle. The lake sits in Hyby parish within Svedala Municipality, part of the Sege å headwater drainage area, and its clean water has earned it a loyal following of repeat visitors.↗

Visitors often describe it as a cozy hidden gem — a little lake that feels discovered rather than manufactured, even on warm summer afternoons. The setting is straightforward and unpretentious: gently rolling grassy areas, some shade trees, and the compact sheet of water with its piers stretching across from shore to shore.↗↗

Swimming, Diving, and Family Fun

The main draw is the swimming itself. Three piers span the lake, giving bathers plenty of places to enter the water via attached ladders. A floating pontoon with a two-metre diving tower lets bolder swimmers leap into the deeper water — a favourite feature for kids and teenagers. For the youngest visitors, a roped-off shallow area with a small sandy beach keeps toddlers safe while parents relax nearby on the grass.↗↗↗

The municipality recently upgraded the whole site with new piers, an enlarged sandy beach, and a new floating dock with its diving tower. A new buoy has been placed roughly 100 metres from the outermost pier, creating a natural lap-swimming challenge for those who want to measure their lengths out and back.↗↗

Beyond the Water: Grills, Green Space, and Relaxation

Pudesjö is as much a hangout as a swim spot. Large grassy areas surround the lake, perfect for spreading towels, letting kids run around, and claiming a sunny patch. Several barbecue grills are set up on-site — bring your own charcoal and provisions for a lakeside cook-up. The shade trees along the perimeter offer a welcome respite when the midday sun gets intense.↗↗↗

If you are combining your visit with a walk or cycle through nearby Bokskogen, one of Skåne's largest deciduous forests just a short distance to the south, Pudesjö is conveniently positioned for a post-hike plunge.↗

Getting There and Facilities

Pudesjö lies along road 108 just outside Klågerup, about 20 minutes by car from Lund. Drivers should use the commuter parking lot north of the lake along road 108 at Hyby; the municipality specifically asks bathers to park there rather than on private roads nearby. On peak summer weekends, spaces may fill up, so arriving earlier in the day helps.↗↗

Public transport works well too — Skånetrafiken bus line 165 stops at Hyby, roughly 200 metres from the bathing area. There are also plenty of bicycle racks for cyclists.↗↗

On-site facilities include an accessible changing room and toilet, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. The municipality has an ongoing programme to improve accessibility further. No kiosk or café operates here, so bring your own refreshments. Dogs are not allowed at the bathing site.↗↗

The site is not staffed with lifeguards — all swimming is at your own responsibility. Parents of children under 18 are asked to supervise directly and not get distracted by phones while kids are near the water.↗

Water Quality and Season

Svedala Municipality tests the water regularly during the official bathing season (late June through late August), and results have consistently shown the water to be safe for swimming. Average water temperatures during the season hover around 20°C, reaching approximately 20.8°C in July. The municipality now publishes live water and air temperature readings on its website, so you can check conditions before setting out.↗↗

Rarely, algal blooms can appear in late summer — the municipality flags these on its water-testing page. The overall track record over many seasons is reassuringly clean.↗