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Malmö

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At a glance

Country
Sweden
Region
Skåne
Population
360,000
Best time to go
May to September
Main airport
Malmö (MMX), though most visitors fly to Copenhagen (CPH)
Coordinates
55.60°N, 13.00°E

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Overview

Malmö is Sweden's third city, a young and diverse place on the Öresund strait, linked to Copenhagen by a famous bridge. Its compact old town, red-brick castle and leafy parks contrast with the striking modern architecture of the Western Harbour.

It is easy-going and very walkable, with a strong food scene. Combine it with Copenhagen or the university town of Lund, both a short train ride away.

Things to see

  • Turning Torso
    Photo: Amjad Sheikh, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Turning Torso

    A twisting white skyscraper that rises over the Western Harbour, the city's best-known landmark.

  • Malmöhus Castle
    Photo: Kateryna Baiduzha, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Malmöhus Castle

    A Renaissance fortress in parkland, now home to museums of art, history and natural history.

    Tickets and tours
  • Lilla Torg
    Photo: Boberger, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Lilla Torg

    A small cobbled square of half-timbered houses, packed with outdoor tables in summer.

  • Öresund Bridge
    Photo: Nick-D, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Öresund Bridge

    The long road-and-rail bridge to Denmark, best seen from the beach at sunset.

Things to do

  • Ribersborg cold bath house
    Photo: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Ribersborg cold bath house

    Take a wood-fired sauna, then plunge into the sea from the pier, a local tradition all year.

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  • Falafel tour

    Malmö is famous in Sweden for its falafel; try a few stands and pick your own favourite.

  • Möllevångstorget
    Photo: Johan Jönsson ( Julle ), CC BY-SA 4.0

    Möllevångstorget

    A multicultural square with a daily market, cheap eats and lively bars.

  • Day trip to Lund
    Photo: Jorchr, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Day trip to Lund

    A historic university town with a Romanesque cathedral, 15 minutes away by train.

Where to stay

Getting around

Malmö is compact and very cycle-friendly. Green city buses cover the rest, and trains link the city with Lund and Copenhagen.

Trains from Copenhagen Airport cross the bridge to Malmö Central in about 20 minutes.

When to go

Summer is the best time for beaches and outdoor terraces, and the Malmö Festival fills the city in August. Winters are mild for Sweden but windy, grey and short of daylight.

Plan your trip to Malmö

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Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.

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