Malmö, Sweden: travel guide

Turning Torso, a new harbour district and a bridge to Copenhagen

Malmö is Sweden's third city and its most architecturally daring, transformed in the 2000s from a post-industrial port into a showcase of sustainable urban design anchored by the striking Turning Torso tower and the Ö…

About Malmö

Malmö is a southern Swedish city on the Öresund, linked to Copenhagen by a long bridge and shaped by a modern, outward-looking outlook. Its old core and its newly built waterfront stand close together.

Stortorget, the grand old square, is the heart of the historic centre, while the Western Harbour, known as Bo01, shows the city's sustainable approach to urban design and its Turning Torso skyscraper. The Malmö Konsthall is a contemporary art venue, and the city is an easy base for day trips to Lund and to Copenhagen.

Malmö suits design fans, cyclists and those combining Sweden and Denmark in one trip. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to visit Malmö.

Country
Sweden
Currency
SEK
Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Nearest airport
MMX

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Top places to visit in Malmö

  • Turning Torso

    Architectural Landmark · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    The Turning Torso is a neo-futurist residential skyscraper designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2005. At 190 metres it is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Its nine pentagonal segments rotate a total of 90…

  • Ribersborg Beach & Cold Bath House (Ribban)

    Urban Beach · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · entry kr90 (≈ ₹860)

    Ribersborg is Malmö's most popular urban beach, stretching two kilometres along the Öresund coast with fine sand, grassy areas, and clear water. At its end stands Ribersborgs Kallbadhus, a beautiful 1898 cold bath house on wooden piers…

  • Malmöhus Castle

    Renaissance Castle · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · entry kr100 (≈ ₹960)

    Malmöhus is the oldest surviving Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, originally built in 1434 and reconstructed in its current form between 1537 and 1542 under King Christian III of Denmark. The moat-ringed castle houses Malmö Museum,…

  • Lilla Torg Square

    medieval-square · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

    Lilla Torg — Malmö's charming 16th-century cobbled square lined with restored half-timbered houses, restaurants, and outdoor cafés in the historic centre.

  • Western Harbour Bo01

    sustainable-district · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Västra Hamnen — Malmö's spectacular sustainable Western Harbour district built for Bo01, with the Turning Torso, the Scaniabadet beach, and modern Scandinavian architecture.

  • Folkets Park

    peoples-park · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Folkets Park — Malmö's historic 1891 People's Park, Sweden's oldest public park, with playgrounds, a reptile house, and the lively Far i Hatten venue.

  • Lund Day Trip

    university-city · 4.7 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

    A day trip from Malmö to Lund — Sweden's historic university city with the Romanesque Lund Cathedral, the medieval astronomical clock, and the 1666 Lund University.

  • Öresund Bridge Viewpoint (Lernacken)

    Bridge Viewpoint · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

    The Öresund Bridge is the world's longest combined road and rail bridge-tunnel link, stretching 16 kilometres between Malmö and Copenhagen. The Lernacken viewpoint at the Swedish end offers an unobstructed panorama of the bridge and the…

  • Stortorget Square

    main-square · 4.5 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Stortorget — Malmö's grand main square dominated by the Renaissance Town Hall, the Karl X Gustav equestrian statue, and the historic merchant houses.

  • Pildammsparken Park

    urban-park · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Pildammsparken — Malmö's largest park (1914), with formal Pildamm Pond, the historic Tallriken concert venue, and the legendary Margareta Pavilion.

  • Kungsparken

    City Park · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

    Kungsparken is the oldest park in Malmö, laid out in 1872 in the English landscape style. It connects directly to Slottsparken to form one of the largest urban green spaces in southern Sweden. The park features canals, a rose garden,…

  • Möllevångstorget Market

    Outdoor Market · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

    Möllevångstorget is the vibrant, multicultural heart of Malmö's most diverse neighbourhood. The open-air market operates daily, selling fresh produce, spices, Middle Eastern and Asian groceries, and flowers at some of the lowest prices in…

Things to do

  • Copenhagen Day Trip from Malmo Sightseeing · 10 h · from SEK 550 per person
  • Oresund Bridge Cycling Tour to Copenhagen Adventure · 8 h · from SEK 800 per person
  • Ribersborg Cold Bath House Experience Wellness · 2 h · from SEK 130 per person
  • Malmo Castle Guided Tour Cultural · 2 h · from SEK 270 per person
  • Mollevangstorget Street Food Tour Culinary · 2.5 h · from SEK 410 per person
  • Malmo Street Art & Architecture Walk Cultural · 2 h · from SEK 240 per person

Day trips and tours

  • Malmö & Copenhagen Day Trip — Two Countries in One Day 10 h · from SEK 1,000

Where to stay in Malmö

  • Västra Hamnen about SEK 1,800 per night

    Malmö's award-winning sustainable waterfront district, built on a former shipyard. Home to the iconic Turning Torso skyscraper and a promenade of contemporary architecture.

Hotels

  • Story Hotel Malmö 4-star · SEK 1,400 to SEK 4,000 per night
  • Mayfair Hotel Tunneln 4-star · SEK 1,300 to SEK 3,500 per night
  • Generator Malmö 2-star · SEK 350 to SEK 1,100 per night
  • Scandic Triangeln Malmö 4-star · SEK 1,200 to SEK 3,200 per night

Where to eat

  • Victor's Konditori Swedish, Bakery, Café · about SEK 90 per person
  • Salt & Brygga Nordic, Seafood, Swedish · about SEK 520 per person
  • Möllan Smak & Dryck Swedish, World, Mediterranean · about SEK 220 per person
  • Lyran Swedish, Nordic, Scandinavian · about SEK 450 per person
  • Spot Nordic, Swedish, Bar Food · about SEK 380 per person
  • Atmosfär Vegetarian, Nordic, Scandinavian · about SEK 680 per person

Getting to Malmö

Airport: Malmö (MMX)

Getting around

  • Bicycle
  • Transit Pass
  • Walking

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Frequently asked questions about Malmö

What are the top-rated places to visit in Malmö?
The highest-rated places in our Malmö guide are Western Harbour Bo01, Lund Day Trip, Ribersborg Beach & Cold Bath House (Ribban), Lilla Torg Square, Pildammsparken Park.
Where should I stay in Malmö?
Our guide covers these areas to stay in Malmö: Västra Hamnen.
How do I get around Malmö?
Ways to get around Malmö covered in our guide: Bicycle, Transit pass, Walking.
Which airport is nearest to Malmö?
The nearest airport to Malmö has the code MMX.
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