The hub of southern Sweden’s Skåne region, about 30 minutes by train to Copenhagen across the Øresund Bridge; home to the twisting Turning Torso and 16th-century Malmöhus Castle, and a multicultural city with Sweden’s most restaurants per head, dubbed its falafel capital.
Beach promenades and day trips to Copenhagen. source
Weather: May–September is best, with the Malmö Festival in August; winters are grey and windy but pair well with Copenhagen’s Christmas markets. source
Times to avoid: Visitors aged 0–19 enter the Malmö Museums (castle, aquarium, art museum) free. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Malmö
Malmöhus Castle A 16th-century castle housing museums, an aquarium and an art museum; free for 0–19s. source
Malmö Saluhall A food hall of free-range meat, cheese, falafel and more. source
Øresund Bridge The Sweden–Denmark link — Copenhagen is about 30 minutes by train. source
Where to stay in Malmö
Old Town (around Gustav Adolfs torg)
A walk to the central station, squares and the castle.
Möllevången
A lively, multicultural area of affordable eats.
What to eat in Malmö
Falafel — Malmö’s signature street food — Sweden’s falafel capital
Spettekaka — Skåne’s tower-shaped spit-baked cake
Äggakaka — Traditional Skåne egg cake
Malmö tips and things to watch out for
Malmö travel tips
Tap a bank card on city buses to buy a one-hour ticket. source
Good to know in Sweden
Card payment is widespread in Sweden, but some places do not accept cash. Check payment options in advance. source
Take a queue ticket in shops and pharmacies and wait to be called. source
Watch out for in Sweden
Systembolaget is the state-owned retailer for certain alcoholic drinks, but not every alcoholic beverage is sold exclusively there. Check product availability and opening hours on its official site. source
Keep an eye on belongings at busy stations and in the city centre. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Malmö are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Sweden.
Malmö attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Malmö Museums day ticket (castle, aquarium, art museum): SEK 60.00 · child SEK 0.00