Malmö

Malmö is Sweden's third largest city with a population of over 300,000, and the capital of the province of Skåne (Scania) on the southern tip of the country. Malmö is a port city on the Öresund strait, facing Copenhagen on its other bank, with which it is connected by the Öresund bridge. Together, the two cities form a duopolis and a core of a larger Oresund region spanning parts of Denmark and Sweden.

Malmö used to be an industrial city, with a port, and a shipyard which was dismantled in the late 20th century. It has then managed to recover and reinvent itself as a modern metropolis, a poster example of sustainable development and a thriving multicultural centre, even though it lacks the recognition as a major tourist destination like Copenhagen or Stockholm.

Understand
The modern district of Västra Hamnen with the prominent Turning Torso

History
Södra Förstadsgatan in the historic southern city centre

Founded in 1272 as a fortified port 20 km from Lund, Malmö was for centuries the second-largest city of Denmark, while the Scanian lands were under Danish rule. It served as a Hanseatic port and a very lucrative trade area. Malmö dominated the south as the largest market hub, until Copenhagen grew larger during the 16th century. In 1658, as a result of many years of war in the Great Northern War, Denmark ceded the Scanian lands, including the city of Malmö, to Sweden in the Second Treaty of Roskilde. As Copenhagen experienced a series of devastating fires and bombardments, in particular through the 1700s, Malmö is surprisingly the best place in the world to see Danish Renaissance architecture.

After an industrial revolution, Malmö grew rapidly and served as one of the earliest and most industrialized cities of Scandinavia. Until the turn of the millennium it was regarded more as a dull worker's city in the backdrop of Lund (a university and cathedral town) and Copenhagen. The opening of the Oresund Bridge-tunnel in 2000 reignited the soul of a bustling Hanseatic port that had lain dormant for so many centuries. Since 2011, this new landmark is featured in the acclaimed Swedish-Danish crime series The Bridge.

Today about a third of the Malmö population are from various other countries, making the city the most cosmopolitan in Sweden. This has contributed to a rich cultural life and many exotic and fine food opportunities. The ship building Kockums company used to be the city's biggest employer, but today the industrial city of old has been replaced by vast areas of middle-class suburban housing and modern eco-friendly neighbourhoods.

Get in

By plane

Malmö Airport
Sturup's terminal is characteristically yellow

The Malmö Airport is mostly used by low-fare, charter and regional carriers. There are three connections to Stockholm – with SAS (Arlanda), Norwegian (Arlanda) and BRA (Bromma). Regional airlines fly to other destinations within Sweden, and the offer is complimented by many charter and scheduled flights to vacation destinations in Southern Europe, North Africa and Middle East.

The only carrier operating scheduled international flights from there is WizzAir, which connects Malmö to the largest cities in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.

🌍 Malmö Airport (MMX  IATA, until 2007 known as Sturup Airport) (some 30 kilometres by road from central Malmö). (updated Nov 2017)

Getting there: From Malmö Airport you can take the Flygbussarna coach to downtown Malmö, it takes 40 minutes, but first check the schedules at Flygbussarna's homepage because on Saturday afternoons they don't have many buses. Another option is taking a taxi, but it's far more expensive.

Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Airport in Kastrup is one of the major aviation hubs in Europe and offers a multitude of European and intercontinental connections by most European flag carriers, as well as other major international airlines.

Getting there: Kastrup is right at the other end of the Oresund bridge from Malmö. There are frequent Oresund trains departing from a station inside the airport terminal that stop in stations inside of Malmö (Centralstation, Triangeln and Hyllie). The journey from the airport across the bridge to Malmö takes about twenty minutes. You can also take a bus across the Oresund, which is often cheaper than the trains. You can also take a taxi across the bridge. Signs in the arrivals hall of Kastrup Terminal 3 direct you outside to two separate queues of Danish and Swedish taxis. Taxi fare to Malmö city center should be about 650-750 SEK. As always with Swedish taxis, check the window sticker on the taxi to check the fare before boarding to avoid inadvertently selecting an overly expensive option (there is no limitation of taxi fares in Sweden and all taxis can charge anything they want as long as it is clearly indicated), or better yet, discuss the fare to Malmö with the driver before deciding - you can expect them to speak good English.

By train
The Centralstation is right across a canal from the old town
One of the two glass-covered entrances to the underground Triangeln station
The 8-km-long Øresund bridge leading to Copenhagen in Denmark

Malmö is well served by trains, including frequent regional and commuter services within Scania as well as long-distance trains from Gothenburg and Stockholm. There are trains running across the Øresund bridge from Copenhagen at least every 30 minutes. In Copenhagen, there are further connections from most Danish cities as well as from Hamburg.

Regional Øresundståg leave all day from Helsingør, traversing the east coast of Sjælland, before crossing through Copenhagen and then across the Øresund bridge to Malmö, also connecting Kastrup airport to the city. In the opposite direction trains run from Gothenburg (with connections from Oslo) via Varberg, Halmstad, Helsingborg and Lund. Trains from Copenhagen's central station to Malmö Central take approximately 40 minutes (including border checks at Hyllie), costing 120 SEK (as of December 2018). However, using the Skanetrafiken app to purchase tickets will provide passengers a 24-hour ticket option for unlimited use in Malmo's public transport system (including Oresundstag stations covered in the zone which the ticket is valid) from 240 SEK (the cost of two one-way tickets between Copenhagen H and Malmo Central). Additionally, frequent and regular commuter trains, called Pågatåg and operated by Skånetrafiken, runs from destinations throughout the province of Scania such as Lund, Helsingborg, Höör and Ystad among others.

From Stockholm, there are hourly high-speed trains taking 4½ hours, operated by SJ. A low cost alternative on the same route is the twice daily Snälltåget, taking just under five hours.

Limited night train services are available too. During summer, Snälltåget runs a train from Berlin three times per week. In winter season, the same company runs a service to and from the ski resort Åre.

The main stations on the line running through Malmö are:

  • 🌍 Malmö Centralstation (Malmö Central Station), Skeppsbron 1. Malmö's main train station, with a refurbished historic terminal building housing a small shopping centre, gastronomic options and other facilities. It is directly to the north of the Old Town and to the east of the Västra Hamnen and the Turning Torso. There are bus connections to every part of the city, but to most points of interest you can easily walk - or rent a bike right in front of the station. (updated Jul 2018)
  • 🌍 Triangeln. Triangeln is an entirely underground station in the middle of the City Tunnel, in the southern part of Malmö's centre. It is also a very convenient option to those visiting Malmö, especially those who would like to explore the shopping options and the gastronomic variety of Möllevångstorget.  
  • 🌍 Hyllie. Hyllie Station is in the middle of the namesake new part of Malmö, developed from scratch over the southern end of City Tunnel. This part of Malmö is quite removed from the city centre, but includes many important destinations, such as the Malmö Arena, the Malmömässan fairgrounds and the Emporia shopping centre, all right next to the train station. All Swedish-bound trains from Denmark will stop here as border police need to conduct passport checks (no such checks happen on the opposite direction). (updated Dec 2018)

The above three stations are served by regional trains to and from Copenhagen, direct trains from Stockholm and Gothenburg, as well as regional trains. Other train stations in Malmö include Persborg, Svågertorp, Oxie, and Burlöv, which are only served by a limited number of regional trains and are of not much interest to tourists, as they are in residential locations far from major points of interest.

By car

Another way of crossing the Øresund Bridge (both bridge and tunnel) is to drive for yourself. It is a toll bridge, with tolls charged in both directions (entering and leaving Sweden). Since the road is a motorway (one-way passage only), it is not possible to change direction after passing the last exit in Denmark. The prices for an ordinary car shorter than 6 m begin at €48 per single trip. With a BroPas subscription it is possible to reduce the cost substantionally. easyGo customers qualifies for a 5% discount on cash payments. Credit cards are also accepted.

The view is much less obstructed if you choose to go by car as compared to train. Keep in mind, though, that the road over the Øresund Bridge is a motorway, hence it is prohibited to stop for other reasons than if your car should break down. There is no public access to Peberholm Island, where the tunnel and the bridge connect.

By bus

Gråhundbus, Swebus, NettBuss, FlixBus and Eurolines have routes from Copenhagen and other places. From Copenhagen the buses take longer (about an hour) but are cheaper than the train, from 60 SEK (as of 2017).

Autoprevoz, +387 51 317 333, has buses to Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 hrs, twice weekly, ~ €150. Whereas Toptourist, +45 48 25 38 37, offers connection to Sarajevo via Salzburg, twice weekly, €140 return, tickets can be paid on the bus, but advance booking and payment is recommended.

By boat

Finnlines runs a ferry line between Travemünde in northern Germany and Malmö. The ferry line is mostly directed towards trucks and car drivers, but it is possible to book tickets for pedestrians. Departures that does not need a compulsory cabin booking are tuesdays to fridays at 10:00, saturdays at 11:00 from Travemünde. The trip takes nine hours, an adult passenger fare one-way trip begin at €30. A car shorter than 6 m begin at €49 in the low season, €67 in the high season. Motorcycles can be taken on board for free during the low season, bicycles can be taken on board for free all year round. A booked return trip will grant a 20% discount on the return part of the trip.

🌍 Finnlines ferry terminal, Lappögatan 1A (In the northern part of Malmö Harbour, 10 km from the city center). Public transport does not reach this ferry terminal, taxi fare is about 160 SEK. (updated Nov 2017)

As an alternative, Trelleborg and Ystad offers ferry connections to other ports in Germany and Poland. The travel time of these ferries are usually between five to ten hours, and Trelleborg can be reached from Malmö Central Station by regional bus #146 in approximately 50 minutes, or by Pågatåg train line #9 in 32 minutes.

Get around

Bicycle

Malmö is best experienced by bicycle, the city is interlaced with lots of bicycle roads. Malmö is known as a very bike-friendly city (and indeed, biking is the preferred method of transportation here). The official bike map can be found on bike rentals and the tourist office. There are guided bike tours in Malmö during the summer. Most tourists rent their bikes from the well-known company Bromans Cykel where you get offered modern bikes for a low price.

Public transport

Skånetrafiken is responsible for public transport in Malmö and all of Scania. The green buses (stadsbuss) all have routes within Malmö city, the yellow buses are regional buses to other cities in Scania.

VISA, VISA Electron, MasterCard and Maestro payment cards can be used as payment for tickets in both yellow and green buses. It is not possible to use cash as payment in buses and trains. Tickets or cards can also be purchased in advance, either in vending machines, at Skånetrafiken customer centers (kundcenter), at service partners (serviceombud or ombud) or via a smartphone app called Stadsbiljetten. Pre-paid JoJo-cards in denominations of 50 and 200 kr, in form of a contactless non personalized smart card, can be purchased at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and Coop. JoJo-cards can be topped-up at the previous mentioned vendors, but also online at the Skånetrafiken website, where you need to register the JoJo-card. The smartphone app also supports an English language version. The JoJo-card is the least expensive option.

Both the physical ticket (from vending machines) and the electronic ticket (JoJo-card and smartphone app) is valid for one hour as single fare (enkelbiljett), which begins immediately when the ticket is printed, scanned or activated. Transfer between rides is unlimited within this one hour. Public transport fares in Malmö also include train rides between the three stations: Malmö Central, Triangeln and Hyllie Station. The violet-colored Pågatågen and the silver-colored Øresundstågen normally stops at all three stations.

Taxi

Taxi is also an option, fixed rates begin at 49/59/79 kr for trips within Malmö city.

The taxi market is unregulated, and some independent drivers charge high prices. Check the price tag in the window, prefer well known companies such as 171717, 232323, Taxi Skåne, Taxi Kurir etc, and always ask for the price of your trip before getting in.

See
The Stortorget in winter

Main squares and streets

At the heart of Malmö lie three squares, called Gustav Adolf's Square (Gustav Adolfs torg), the Big Square (Stortorget) and the Little Square (Lilla torg). Stortorget and Lilla Torg are directly connected at one corner, and a pedestrians only shopping street connects them with Gustav Adolfs torg.

  • 🌍 Davidshallstorg. A square with design shops, clothes stores and restaurants. The atmosphere here is posh, so the vibe is very different from Möllevångstorget's. There are similar shops on the nearby parts of Davidshallsgatan. 
  • 🌍 Gamla Väster. Between Lilla Torget and Malmöhus, is a quiet and sophisticated part of town with lots of galleries, design shops and restaurants. 
  • 🌍 Gustav Adolfs torg. Surrounded on three sides by buildings containing shops and a McDonald's. At the center of the square is a bus platform. A cemetery lies at the south side of the square, through which one can reach Slottsparken, a beautiful park that surrounds Malmöhus. 
  • 🌍 Lilla torg. The place for socializing and dining, with various restaurants having outdoor tables around the edge of the square. 
  • 🌍 Möllevångstorget square. South of the city center, has a bustling open-air market on weekends. The surrounding neighborhood is full of inexpensive Asian and Middle Eastern shops, restaurants and grocery stores catering to the alternative side of the city, the immigrant population and people who are tired of mainstream commerce. 
  • 🌍 Stortorget. At the center of the Big Square is a statue of King Karl X Gustav of Sweden, who took the city from Danish dominion. The ornate Malmö City Hall (built in 1546) is on the east side, and in the northwest corner is Kockska Huset, the house of Jörgen Kock, a German immigrant who became mayor of the city and achieved wealth simply and directly: by taking control of the city mint. In the winter the square becomes a skating rink. 

Historic buildings and modern architecture
Malmöhus Castle
  • 🌍 Katrinetorp, katrinetorps Alle 1 (Intersection of E20 and E6). Country manor with beautiful garden. Nice cafe and antique store.  
  • 🌍 Malmöhus Castle (Malmö Castle).  
St Petri church in Malmö
  • 🌍 S:t Johannes kyrka.  
  • 🌍 S:t Petri kyrka. The city's oldest church (from the 14th century)  
  • 🌍 Turning Torso. Completed in 2005, it is at 190 m the tallest building in Scandinavia. Mostly apartments with some offices, it's located in a new zone near the waterfront and has no observation tower or other sightseeing facilities, so it's probably best to admire it from afar (visible from almost anywhere in the city). If you are visiting in the summer there is a nice waterfront promenade and an open-sea bath nearby the Turning Torso. There is also a state of the art skateboarding park in the area.  

Museums and cultural institutions
Technology Museum
Form/Design Center
  • 🌍 Malmö Stadsbibliotek (Malmö's public library), Kung Oscars väg. Browsing the shelves and admiring the building itself is a must for all architecture buffs and intellectuals. 
  • 🌍 Tekniska och Sjöfartsmuseet (Technology and Maritime Museum), Malmöhusvägen 7A, ☎ +46 40-34 44 38. Located west of the castle. The largest section of the museum is devoted to transport, in particular aviation, and there are lots of cut-away models, including the entire front end and cockpit of a Vickers Viscount. Visitors can walk (crawl, actually in places) through a 1943 Swedish U3 submarine. The displays are only labelled in Swedish, but is well worth a visit, nonetheless. Adults 40 kr. 

Do
Kungsparken, Malmö

Guided tours and sightseeing
  • Bike tour with a guide at Malmö Bike Tours. About 2 hour tour with some 7 stops. Runs one or several days a week during summer.
  • Open boat sightseeing Rundan. About 40-50 people per boat. 50 min. Runs several times per day from spring to fall.
  • Malmö Museum Tram (Museispårvägen Malmö), Banérskajen (City bus 7 or 8 to the stop at Tekniska Museet (Technical Museum)). 12:00-16:24 every Sa and Su between May 28 and October 2 (except for June 25). Adults 20 kr, youth (6-16 years) 10 kr, small children (less than 6 years) free. (updated Mar 2016)

Parks
  • 🌍 Folkets park (People's Park). See the terrarium. Ride a pony. Sunbathe. Eat and drink. free entrance. 
  • 🌍 Pildammsparken. With gardens, buildings from the Baltic exhibition in 1914 and a theater 
Slottsträdgården
  • 🌍 Ribersborgsstranden. Swim and sunbathe on the 2-km sandy beach. In the winter you can enjoy ice swimming. Very child-friendly sandy beach a short walk from the city center. The beach promenade is a great place for a walk or just some "people watching". 
  • 🌍 Slottsträdgården (Castle Garden). South of the castle, within Kungsparken (King's Park). This is one of the city's newest amenities and is an organic community garden, open throughout the year. There are eight themed gardens and a potager. Freshly picked flowers and vegetables are available for purchase in the summer months. There is also a small cafe, run entirely by volunteers. 

Sports
  • The flat landscape of Skåne is ideal for golf. Around Malmö there are quite a few good courses and a new 36-hole PGA standard course being built.

Festivals
  • Don't miss Malmöfestivalen - a free festival that takes place for eight days every year in August, with lots of cultural and culinary experiences.
  • Malmö Pride. A pride parade held every summer by Malmö's active LGBT community. 

Buy

Street shopping

The main shopping streets are Södergatan and Södra Förstadsgatan, where you can find all kinds of shops. Look out for Village, well designed homeware, at reasonable prices.

Experience the multicultural area around Möllevångstorget. Here you can find exotic shops selling Asian and Middle Eastern foods and a wide selection of pubs and bars. In the mornings there is also an open market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables.

Les Trois Roses (Gustav Adolfs torg, Davidshallstorg) is a great chocolaterie.

Shopping centres

Malmö has five shopping plazas in the centre:

  • 🌍 Caroli. 
  • 🌍 Entré. 
  • 🌍 HansaCompagniet. 
  • 🌍 Storgatan. Storgatan mostly has clothes for young people and coffee shops. The others offer the usual mixture of town shopping with clothes, cameras, jewelry, electronics, books, movies etc. blended with eateries, both international fast food chains and local ones. World famous Swedish glassware can also be bought there. 
  • 🌍 Triangeln. 

There are also some shopping plazas outside the city centre, like

  • 🌍 Emporia, Hyllie Boulevard 19. Daily 10:00-20:00, except for Midsommar, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. A huge, very modern shopping centre with over 200 shops plus restaurants, in a quite unusually pleasing setting. The centre is right across the entrance to the Hyllie train station and even features a roof terrace with some nice views in good weather. 
  • 🌍 Jägersro Center. 
  • 🌍 Mobilia Shopping Center. 

Eat

Look out for pepparkakor, literally pepper cookies, but flavoured with cinnamon, ginger, molasses and cloves. Traditional accompaniment to glögg (mulled wine).

Budget

Fruits and vegetables are normally quite expensive, unless the store is running a campaign on certain products. Fruits and vegetables are normally sold by weight, so you do not have to buy a package too large for your needs. Özen Allfrukt (Lantmannagatan 59) has always low prices on fruits and vegetables, and might be a good place to begin in case your budget is very tight and you have to cook for yourself. Özen Allfrukt's customer base consist mainly of immigrants with large families, hence the low prices.

Many kitchen venues around Möllevångstorget cater to the budget option. Get a falafel (15-25 kr), Indian, Thai, Middle Eastern or Chinese meal from 35 kr. Plenty to choose from. Råå Bar & Restaurang and Krua Thai on Möllevångstorget are two great, inexpensive Thai places. On Södra Förstadsgatan near Möllevångstorget are a number of good places - Ganesha does tasty and cheap Indian fast food for 45 kr and up, and restaurant Middle East has good shawarmas for 30 kr. Just off Möllevångstorget on Ystadsgatan is an unpretentious Persian restaurant which does good food.

If you visit Özen Allfrukt (Lantmannagatan 59) you might want to try the Balkan fast food dishes. Burek, Ćevapčići and Pljeskavica in the range from 25 to 40 kr for a serving. The Pljeskavica will satiate you for the rest of the day.

  • 🌍 Aras, Lönngatan 24, ☎ +46 4083273. Persian restaurant that serves authentic and succulent Persian kebabs on fluffy steamed basmati rice with butter, grilled tomato and raw onion on the side. Don't miss the salade Olivier, Russian salad-Persian style. Prices around 60-100 kr. 
  • 🌍 Restaurang Asien, Ystadsgatan 17, ☎ +46 40-92 94 37. An unpretentious looking restaurant that serves delicious Vietnamese food. You'll find it a short walk from Möllevångstorget, down Ystadsgatan. On the menu you will find food like Pho or Vietnamese springrolls. Very tasty and reasonably priced. 
  • 🌍 Crépa Café, Spångatan 32, ☎ +46 40971755. Serves tasty crêpes with Greek flavor, in a trendy yet calm atmosphere. Mains 45-47 kr. 
  • 🌍 Di Penco, Roskildevägen 3, ☎ +46 40-39 66 55. An Italian lunch restaurant a short walk from "Triangeln". They serve delicious home made pasta with freshly baked ciabatta bread for only 65 kr. 
  • 🌍 Dolce Sicilia, Drottningtorget 6, ☎ +46 40-611 31 10. Heavenly homemade ice cream. 
  • 🌍 Jalla Jalla, Bergsgatan 16. Well-known and popular falafel place. A normal falafel wrap costs 30 kr. (updated Aug 2017)
  • 🌍 Kniv & Gaffel, Per Albin Hanssons väg 40 - The Mobilia Mall (City bus no. 2, 7 and 35), ☎ +46 40 - 845 66. M-F 10:00-20:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00. Traditional Swedish kitchen - husmanskost. Better than many fast-food joints. You also find a Kniv & Gaffel (Knife & Fork) at the Jägersro Center. Meal of the day 85 kr. (updated Sep 2017)

Mid-range

There are a lot of restaurants in the Little Square with outdoor seating (with heating year-round).

  • 🌍 Elysée (Malmborgen), Malmborgsgatan 7, ☎ +46 40 12 91 20. M-Th 17:00-22:30, F 17:00-23:30, Sa 16:00-23:30, Su 15:00-22:00. The main attraction is the all-you-can-eat bouillon fondue (229 kr per person, min. two persons). Choose between beef, pork or chicken with either potatoes or rice on the side. The salad bar is included to the price, but you may also just order the salad bar (129 kr, all-you-can-eat). You may also order the reindeer filet. (updated Mar 2016)
  • 🌍 Mello Yello, Lilla torg 1, ☎ +46 40304525. A delicious mix of Swedish and European food. The best view and service is in the one located close to the Turning Torso and the beach (150 kr each). 
  • 🌍 Ses På Paddy's, Kalendergatan, ☎ +46 04078600. Excellent Swedish food, don't let the idea of eating in an Irish bar put you off! Booking is essential in this busy restaurant. 
  • 🌍 Steak House, Lilla torg 7, ☎ +46 40973497. Very nice food for a reasonable price by Scandinavian standards. Service is poor. 
  • 🌍 Victor's, Lilla torg 1, ☎ +46 40127670. Swedish and international cuisine. 

There are also lots of mid-range restaurants in other parts of town.

  • 🌍 Atmosfär, Fersens väg 4, ☎ +46 40-12 50 77. A splurge restaurant gone mid-range without compromising the food or service. 
  • 🌍 Restaurang Bollywood, Baltzarsgatan 18. Tasty Indian food. Mains 110-200 kr. 
  • 🌍 Gamla Brogatan, Brogatan 12, ☎ +46 40-30 77 17. On Brogatan serves oysters at 14 kr each, which is almost what you'd pay in the shop (12 kr). 
  • 🌍 Indian Haweli, Södra Förstadsgatan 88, ☎ +46 40-12 31 24. On Södra Förstadsgatan near Möllevångstorget is not the best Indian restaurant in town and the service is quite bad (140 kr). 
  • 🌍 Lemongrass, Grynbodgatan 9. A sophisticated place serving Asian crossover food to a well-to-do crowd. Mains 134-208 kr. 
  • 🌍 Maguro Sushibar, Östra Förstadsgatan 15. Great sushi place. 
  • 🌍 Metro, Ängelholmsgatan 14, ☎ +46 40-23 00 63. Another restaurant and bar for the local hipsters. They also have club nights. Mains 115-230 kr. 
  • 🌍 Restaurang Möllan, Bergsgatan 37c, ☎ +46 40-12 10 15. Tasty and juicy steaks plus some seasonal dishes can be found at this laid-back and cozy place. 
  • 🌍 Två Krögare - Bullen, Storgatan 35, ☎ +46 40-12 12 41. One of few restaurants that still serve traditional Swedish food (husmanskost). 
  • 🌍 Vegegården, Rörsjögatan 23, ☎ +46 40-611 38 88. Lovely Asian vegetarian restaurant. A la carte and buffet-style. Serves lunch on weekdays and barbecue on weekends. From 68 kr; eat as much as you like. 
  • 🌍 Yukai, Bergsgatan 35. A calm place with great atmosphere, great sushi and great service. Probably the best Japanese restaurant in town. Mains 64-175 kr. 
  • 🌍 Restaurang Ribersborg, Limhamsvägen 27, 217 59 Malmö, ☎ +46 40 26 03 54, e-mail: . 11:00-22:00 every day, except 20 December to 4 January. Dagens rätt (daily meal) 95 kr, between 11:00 and 15:00. À la carte 165 to 235 kr. Serving indoors and outdoors. Situated next to the Ribersborg beach. (updated Mar 2019)

Splurge
  • 🌍 Bloom, Pildammsvägen 2. Five-course menu, 695 kr. 

Drink

Malmö has a vibrant night life, but prices are for the most part substantially higher than they are across the bridge in Copenhagen. Lilla Torg is the epicentre but prices are high, you could also try Möllevångstorget where any of the many bars, cafés and restaurants in this bustling part of town is good value. Like in Copenhagen, and indeed most of Scandinavia, expect most of the drinking to be limited to Friday and Saturday except at the height of summer where many Swedes have vacation. You can pick up the free Nöjesguiden and Dygnet Runt magazines in various stores to read more about Malmö's nightlife. They are only available in Swedish though.

  • 🌍 Étage, Stortorget 6, ☎ +46 40 23 20 60. M Th 23:00-04:00; F Sa 23:00-05:00. Popular nightclub in the Big Square. Entrance is usually free before midnight, afterwards it's 50-100 kr. 
  • 🌍 Fagans, Per Weijersgatan 4, ☎ +46 40 970 990. Generally 16:00-23:00, on weekends open as late as 02:00. Great Irish pub just off Gustav Adolf's Square. 
  • 🌍 Izakaya Koi, Lilla torg 5, ☎ +46 4075700. Not quite like a Tokyo tavern, but it still manages to attract visiting Japanese businessmen. 
  • 🌍 Kulturbolaget (usually known as just KB), Bergsgatan 18. Malmö's premier rock club with many international and national touring acts. They also have clubs on weekends for those who are more into partying. 
  • 🌍 Lilla glassfabriken, Holmgatan 9, ☎ +46 40-611 97 60. Really tasty homemade ice cream and sorbet. 
  • 🌍 Slagthuset, Jörgen Kocksgatan 7A. The city's biggest and best-known nightclub, housed in a former slaughterhouse (hence the name). The facility also includes a performance theater and restaurants during the day. 

Sleep
This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budgetless than 500 kr
Mid-rangearound 700-900 kr
Splurgeover 1000 kr

While prices in Malmö may seem high, especially in the summer, and there is little variance in prices across properties, staying in the city may be your best option in the region, as hotels are generally expensive in Sweden (and even more so across the bridge in Copenhagen), while Malmö boasts a wide selection of properties unusual for other Swedish city.

As in the rest of Sweden, breakfast is generally included in room price, as is Wi-Fi. Do make sure to double-check the rates at different dates, as they may vary greatly depening on local events and time of year. The highest season is around the end of May and in June, when the days are the longest and the weather the best.

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge
Malmö is relatively low-rise on average, so the 20-storey Hotell Triangeln can serve as an orientation point

Connect

Internet cafés
  • Sidewalk Express, Railway station. 19 kr per hour.
  • Gameness, Mäster Nilsgatan 20. 20 kr per hour.
  • Twilight Zone, Stora Nygatan 15. 15 kr per hour.

Stay safe

Malmö has had a bad reputation for gang crime and ethnic tension for the last years. While some districts (such as Rosengård) might be avoided after dark, crime rate is moderate compared to other European cities of similar size. Visitors who do not seek trouble are unlikely to be confronted by gangs.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes have been an issue in Malmö.

As in other Swedish cities, bar brawls, bicycle thefts and pickpocketing are among the major risk factors for visitors.

If traveling on foot or by car, keep an eye out for bicycles, which expect others to yield.

Cope

Consulates

Copenhagen, with many embassies, is a short train trip away.

The Öresundsbron between Malmö and Copenhagen

Go next
  • Skånetrafiken's Around the Sound (Öresund Rundt) ticket is a great way to see the surrounding region of Scania as well as North Zealand, Denmark (including Copenhagen). For 249 kr, you get unlimited train travel and one ferry trip, for two days.
  • 🌍 Foteviken Museum. In Höllviken, Vellinge municipality. A reconstruction of a Viking or early medieval village. This is a living museum, which means a number of people live as Vikings on site throughout the summer.  
  • Catch a ferry and head to Travemünde, Germany.
Routes through Malmö

Göteborg ← Landskrona ←  N  S  → Trelleborg
Kolding ← Copenhagen ←  W  N  → Landskrona → Göteborg
Sassnitz () ← Trelleborg ←  S  E  → Lund → Kalmar


gollark: Also, good news, we only have three sick hatchlings left now!
gollark: The API doesn't mention it - I assume they either calculate it from the V/UV/clicks somehow or scrape.
gollark: Wait, it does *that*? Hmm... I assume it uses the API still... I need to reread that.
gollark: It's currently the only one to do sickness and safety checking (that I know of).
gollark: On whether I:1. can be bothered to request API access2. get API access3. want to spend ages on it
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