The city, the sea, the people and the atmosphere - Malmö simply has so much to offer for people of all ages and interests.

City buzz or beach life? In Malmö you can enjoy both. Charming, medieval squares and great shopping possibilities in the city centre. A fantastic view of Øresund in the new district in Western Harbour. In this area you also find the Turning Torso - a spectacular and innovative building, revolving around its axis. Close to the city centre you will find Ribersborg, a two-kilometre sandy beach. In the summer months, people come here to sunbathe, swim and barbecue. You can swim here in winter too, but we recommend a visit to Kallbadhuset's wood-fired sauna first!

Art and culture in Malmö have earned a reputation for variety and a superb standard. There is everything from Malmö Museums's wide and diverse range of galleries to Konsthallen, Rooseum and many more besides. For aficionados of design, there's the illustrious Form Design Center, which has its own shop and a varied programme of exhibitions all year round, to the eye-catching David Design and Formargruppen to name just a few.

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Malmöhus Castle: The foundation of the oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia was laid in 1436 during the regency of Eric of Pomerania.

Turning Torso: Don't miss architect Santiago Calatrava's spectacular apartment building in the Western Harbour. At 190 metres, Turning Torso is the tallest building in Sweden.

Stortorget: Stortorget, marked by the equestrian statue of King Karl X Gustav, was built in 1536 at the initiative of Jörgen Kock, Malmö's powerful mayor and master of the mint.

Kockska huset: Kockska huset, one of the most well-preserved 16th century buildings in Malmö, is of red brick with a richly ornamented stepped gable.

St. Peter’s Church: The oldest building in Malmö, dating from the early 14th century, peeks out from behind the City Hall. The church was built in "Baltic Brick Gothic" and is very similar to St. Mary's Church in Lübeck.

Möllevangen: The most colourful district in Malmö. The market trade is lively here and the shops and restaurants have roots all over the world.

If you find yourself with a need of shopping on a Sunday and all the shops are closed in Copenhagen, do not despair! 35 minutes away by train – in Malmö – you can shop every day of the week, including Sundays. And it is even cheaper than in Copenhagen! The small but cosy city has lots to offer: Distances are short and large department stores and small, fashionable boutiques can all be found within easy walking distance of each other. The main shopping area runs from Stortorget and Lilla Torg, through Södergatan, via Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolf's Square), continuing southwards along Södra Förstadsgatan, to Triangeln and on. Most of this area is pedestrianised, so you can enjoy your shopping without having to contend with traffic, and appreciate everything on offer. This is a lively area, particularly in summer when the outdoor cafés and restaurants come to life. Hansa, Triangeln and the newly built Baltzar City are some of the larger shopping centres along the pedestrian zone. Also, be sure not to miss Möllevången, one of the most colourful districts in Malmö featuring shops and restaurants from all over the world, five minutes by foot from the pedestrian zone.

Malmö Design

If you wish to buy some of the renowned Scandinavian design, then there is everything from BQ of Sweden to David Design, from Form Design Center, Olsson & Gerthel and Norrgavel to Formargruppen, a gathering of local designers and art and craftsmen. There are at least fifteen more oases of design and creativity waiting to be found, and that's only in the city centre. So take a walk through art and design - welcome to Malmö!

Although much smaller in scale, art and culture in Malmö has earned a reputation for variety and superb standards. The city boasts a rich selection of cultural experiences for adults and children alike. Main stays of the city, such as Malmö Konsthall, Rooseum and the exclusive collection at Malmö Museum of Art, have many interesting exhibitions to offer throughout the year. In Malmö you also find innovating architectural pearls such as the turning Torso a spectacular building, revolving around its own axis, designed by the famous designer Santiago Calatrava.

Even though Malmö itself has more than 45 galleries, there are plenty of other possibilities in the Skåne region when it comes to art and design - explore Dunker Culture Centre, Wanås Foundation, Lund Art Hall, Form Design Center etc. There are also several amazing cultural sights in the region such as Hovdala Castle, Sofiero Castle, The Willow lake Park in Malmö and a lot more.
Are you into music, Malmö has plenty on offer as well. Opera-lovers, for instance, can choose between two amazing opera houses. Malmø Opera and Music Theatre has a long tradition for enchanting both children and grown-ups with its high standards of concerts.

With over 600 restaurants, fast food servings and cafés to choose from in Malmö, the choice might prove a difficult one. But the anguish is bittersweet! Tastes from all over the world crown a culinary landscape that offer everything from extremely cheap, wonderful falafel and takeaway Thai, to gourmet restaurants and ecological buffets. Malmö has several cosy cafés where you can rest your weary feet. From April to September, the café tables and parasols move out onto the squares and pavements, and the atmosphere in Malmö becomes almost Mediterranean.

Gourmet notch restaurants

Malmö is home to several of Sweden’s top chefs, offering an exciting gastronomic balance between tradition and innovation. So if you are looking for a gourmet experience out of the ordinary, Malmö offers excellent restaurants such as: Aarstidarna I Kockska Huset, Krua Thai, Kattegat Gastronomi & Logi and Salt & Brygga

Lunch restaurants

Like Copenhagen Malmö has a variety of lunch places to offer. When looking for a culinary experience in pleasant surroundings, Malmö has just what it takes. Try for instance: Café Siesta, Smak Restaurant & Café, Moosehead Bar & Restaurant

Malmö nightlife

Malmö offers a great nightlife variety: You can enjoy a night out listening to great live music in a cosy pub, or you can dance the night away in one of the popular nightclubs. Many restaurants have live bands a couple of nights a week, and the club scene is also live and kicking in Malmö. Popular places to visit are: Slagthuset (the largest club in Scandinavia), Club Privé and Swing inn

The Øresund region, where Denmark and Sweden blend into one, is one of the finest jewels in the Scandinavian Crown. Full of fascinating contrasts and exciting experiences.
Make the most of your stay in this region: With an “Around the Sound” ticket, you are ready to explore some of the many sites and attractions in the Oresund region. You simply buy an “Around the Sound” ticket at Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Central Station or at Malmö Central Station and then you get access to all the trains that you need, crossing over the Oresund bridge, ferry to/from Helsingborg to/from Helsingør and you get discounts on accommodation and a broad variety of attractions and sites. 48 hours for only 249 DKK (approx. £25).
You choose exactly the route you wish to, you plan your day – you are in charge. A great way of creating the best Scandinavian trip ever.

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Copenhagen and the Danish part of Oresund

Copenhagen is a must and there are endless attractions to dig into, although sometimes it’s enough just to sit by the Nyhavn canalfront and watch people go by. When you need to get away from the buzzing city life, you can travel along the coast north of Copenhagen. Enjoy the spectacular Kronborg Castle and walk in the footsteps of Hamlet and Shakespeare. And take in the elegance of the royal Fredensborg Palace and its beautiful gardens.
On your way up to the ferry across to Sweden – you will find inspiring places like the world-class Louisiana Museum of Modern Art idyllically situated in a park with an enchanting view of the Swedish coast. Not to mention the oldest amusement park in the world – Bakken - with 100 different kinds of activities and 35 cosy restaurants – right in the heart of the forest, Dyrehaven. Don’t miss the Karen Blixen Museum at Rungstedlund – the birthplace of the Danish novelist. After or in between the different attractions you can choose to visit one of the many beautiful and sandy beaches of Northern Sealand.
Before you get on the ferry why not relax in Helsingør – the town that Hans Christian Andersen used to call his Little Copenhagen, a big city in miniature, with a wide range of activities on offer

Malmö and the Swedish part of Oresund

After you have crossed with the ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg in Sweden, you will be met by a great variety of castles and open-air museums. The flowering oasis of Sofiero Castle with its 10,000 rhododendrons is a must-see attraction. Same is the Frederiksdal Outdoor Museum where you can make an excursion through history as you wander in the beautiful gardens and explore the houses in different historical styles. A similar experience awaits you at the Cultural History Museum in Lund – travel to 1882 when you visit the 30 different houses set up in a peaceful environment. In the old university town of Lund you can also admire the magnificent Cathedral.
But the modern times are there for you to explore as well. When you get to the cosy but innovative city of Malmö you can experience the Western Harbour with its modern arquitectural landmark – The Turning Torso, and you can enjoy modern art and design at places like Konsthallen and Form Design Center. As Copenhagen, Malmö is renowned for its many outdoor cafés and lively squares.
This is just a taste of what you can experience with an “Around the Sound”-ticket. The possibilities are endless and are all for you to explore.