City Life and Outdoor Activities
Malmö is nicknamed the “city of parks” and a
walk through the greenery or a boat ride on the canals is a magnificent
way to experience this charming city. The “Rundan”
sightseeing boat provides guided tours in English and German.
You will more than likely catch a glimpse of the Öresund
Bridge if you take a guided city tour.
A few minutes from downtown you will find the sandy beach of Ribersborg,
where you can enjoy a swim in the sea or a relaxed drink on the
beach. It’s no exaggeration to say that Skåne is a
golfer’s paradise. Within an hour’s reach from Malmö
you have more than 70 courses to choose from, including some of
the very best in Sweden and Europe. Not far from Malmö, you
find Barsebäck G&CC, voted Sweden’s best golf course
and one of the top ten courses in mainland Europe.
Great shopping & fine food
Experience shopping Malmö style! Don’t be surprised
if you run into crowds of people, activities and tempting offers
from the 800 shops in the city! Only a few minutes’ walk
from the main rail station, you will find Stortorget (the Main
Square) and its smaller neighbour Lilla Torg (the Little Square).
The little square is famous for the bars and outdoor cafes in
the summertime, and is the perfect starting point for those who
wish to discover the old town encircled by the canals. It is perfect
for shopping and eating, with lots of restaurants and cafes to
choose from.
Hansa, Triangeln and the newly built Baltzar City are some of
the larger shopping malls located along the pedestrian zone. Skåne
has a long history of delicious cooking and skilled chefs. Swedish
herring, eel and goose are just a few examples of the rich variety
of authentic dishes served at restaurants all over Skåne.
Årstiderna and Salt & Brygga are two restaurants in
Malmö that are well worth a visit.
Ancient & modern
South of Malmö, at Foteviken, you can enjoy a live Viking
experience. If you prefer to explore our noble surroundings, it
really doesn’t matter where in Skåne you choose to
go. For both dashing and daunting exploration experiences, visit
some of the 200 castles and mansions. Lund is only a few minutes
away, with its marvellous cathedral, on of the oldest in the world,
dating back to 1100 AD. One of its many admired features is the
14th century astronomical clock, which strikes at noon and at
3pm everyday. Lund is a charming city with a history dating more
than 1,000 years.
If you want to be a Viking for a day, go on a castle tour or visit
Lund, where a bus tour is recommended. A sightseeing tour of Malmö
would take in sights such as Malmöhus Castle, the oldest
remaining Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and Stortorget (the
Main Square) with the City Hall and St Peter’s church, the
oldest building in Malmö, dating from the early 14th century.
Top 10 attractions
Malmö Top 10 – don’t miss
• Turning Torso – Whether it is a sculpture turned
into a building or a building turned into a sculpture is up to
the spectator.
• Malmöhus Castle - Malmöhus is the oldest existing
renaissance castle in Scandinavia.
• Lund Cathedral
• Rundan Canal Tour – This boat tour sails through
the harbour and the parks of Malmö, past Malmö Castle,
and the old area of the city.
• Form/Design Center - Shop and showroom for Swedish and
Scandinavian design, handicraft, architecture etc.
• Medieval ships - The Malmö Coq Project is the reconstruction
of two medieval coqs.
• Malmö Konsthall (art gallery) - With an international
focus that encompasses both the classics of modern art and current
experiments.
• St. Perter’s church -
• Öresund bridge - The Öresund Bridge is unique
because it connects two countries and it is the biggest constructions
in Europe.
• Lilla Torg (the little square)
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