Malmö is a great city to visit if you’re looking for the perfect Scandinavian daytrip. The city is the third largest in Sweden and has a rich history and interesting mix of culture, architecture, metropolitan flair, and access to nature.
During our last visit to Copenhagen, Sven and I decided to hop over to Sweden for the day to discover Malmö. It was a perfectly relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon. It was also nice to experience a different type of Scandinavian culture too! So, if a trip to Malmö is on your mind, I hope you will find these tips helpful. Each place I’ve mentioned is linked to google maps. Enjoy!
– Malmö Sweden Mini Travel Guide –
Getting to Malmö from Copenhagen
The journey between Malmö and Copenhagen is quite easy. We simply bought train tickets from the kiosk in the Copenhagen central station and were on our way a few moments later! It’s a short yet interesting train ride, approximately 30 minuets, and costs around 10 euro each way. If you’re under 26 years old and buy your tickets while in Denmark, you will get a slight discount too. The train crosses over the water between Denmark and Sweden by way of the famous Öresund Bridge. The bridge is 8 kilometers long, and the longest combined motorway for rail and auto in Europe. The train stations in both Malmö and Copenhagen are very central, so once you’ve arrived in either city transportation isn’t a problem.
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Malmö Centralstation
Mälarbron Bridge View
Visit Stortorget – Malmö’s Oldtown Square
Stortorget is a beautiful city square positioned in the heart of the oldtown. There is plenty of interesting architecture to admire in this area, including Malmö’s Rådhus (townhall). In the center of the square is the famous equestrian statue of Karl X Gustav, the 17th century king of Sweden. There are also lots of lovely cafes, shops, and hotels in the area and plenty of benches in the square to relax.
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Malmö Rådhus ~ Town Hall
Stortorget ~ Oldtown Public Square
Karl X Gustav Staty
Stortorget ~ Public Square
Discover Malmö’s Oldtown
Because of the city’s cozy size, it’s easy to see most of Malmö’s oldtown in one afternoon. Be sure to stroll through the Lejonet Passagen which is located just off the big square near Apoteket Lejonet. There are plenty of beautiful cafes and shops to discover as well. I was particularly drawn to the lovey façade of Konditori Katarina, and the Scandinavian floral displays at Blomster Pigan. While you’re exploring, don’t forget to pass by Sankt Petri Kyrka – an brick constructed 14th century gothic church.
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Lejonet Passagen
Blomster Pigan ~ Flower Shop
Architecture in Lejonet Passagen
Konditori Katarina ~ Bakery
Malmö Hounds
Malmö Architecture Details
Sankt Petri Kyrka ~ St. Peter’s Church
Stroll Malmö’s Canals
The city has many beautiful canals and bridges which can be found between the old and new town. Be sure you enjoy the peaceful waterside and interesting architectural mashup in the canal area. Bagers Plats Bridge and Fiskehamnsgatan waterside walkway are great places to take in the city landscape. We liked passing by the World Maritime University which features a bold mix of modern and traditional architecture. There are also quite a few interesting modern art sculptures along-side the canals. In the summer time, you can rent a boat from BookaBoat Malmö and explore the canals by water.
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View from Canal Walkway
Kyrkans Hus Sjomansgarden
Fiskehamnsgatan Canal Walkway
World Maritime University
Fiskehamnsgatan Canal Walkway
Fiskehamnsgatan Canal Walkway
View from Canal Walkway
Enjoy Kungsparken and Malmö Castle
Once you’re finished exploring the oldtown and canal area, take yourself on a leisurely walk through Kungsparken. Here, there is much to enjoy including the Casino Cosmopol, playgrounds, and the historic Malmöhus Slott (castle). Spend a little bit of time wandering through the Slottsträdgården that borders the moated castle. If you’re feeling hungry, stop by the charming Slottsträdgårdens Kafé – it’s located in the gardens too. It’s also worth visiting the Slottsmöllan (castle mill). During the summer time, you can sunbath near the water or take a gondola ride. Malmöhus Slott has a very interesting history surrounding the war time. The fortress contains a museum and is a great place to stop if you’re curious to learn more about the city’s relevance.
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Casino Cosmopol in Kungsparken
Slottsträdgårdens Kafé
Slottsträdgårdens Kafé Grill
Slottsmöllan ~ Castle Mill
Slottsträdgården in Kungsparken
Malmöhus Slott ~ Castle Silo
Malmöhus Slott ~ Moat Bridge
Malmöhus Slott ~ Castle Courtyard
Slottsmöllan ~ Castle Mill
Explore Ribersborgs Hundrastplats and Kallbadhus
The time we spent in this beautiful waterside park was my favorite part of our daytrip to Malmö. Ribersborgs Hundrastplats is a place where Swedes go with their families, friends, and four-legged friends to enjoy nature. The beautiful open park leads right up to the beach and seaside. We enjoyed walking through the grassy hills and sand dunes, taking in the fresh air and nature along the way. Once you’ve walked through the big park, head to Ribersborgs Kallbadhus. This charming bath house and sauna also has a wonderful café. I’ve written a full post about our experience at Ribersborgs Kallbadhus.
Click here to read it!.
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Ribersborgs Hundrastplats Beach
Ribersborgs Hundrastplats
Ribersborgs Hundrastplats Water
Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
Modern Art in Ribersborgs Hundrastplats
Blue Houses in Ribersborgs Hundrastplats
