Malmo, Sweden

Malmo, Sweden

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About Malmo

About Malmo

Why Go on a Tour of Malmo

The third-largest hub in Sweden, Malmo, is a lively port city that literally challenges Scandinavian stereotypes at every nook and corner. It can surely become a nice point to enrich your Sweden travel itinerary.

Set in the southern and most picturesque region of Sweden, Malmo is the city famed for its outstanding architectural ensemble, combining spectacular Renaissance structures of the Old Town with ultramodern quarters and Scandinavia’s tallest building, theTurning Torso.

The city perfectly blends marvelous parks and promenades, making Malmo one of the greenest spots in Europe. The rich background of Malmo is perfectly reflected in its various landmarks. Thus, the historic part of your Malmo travel itinerary should cover at least these ones: Malmo Castle, the 16th-century fortress built by the Danes; the Market Square (Stortorget), and the ancient Gothic St. Peters Church.

Apart from that, Malmo is the city of art that houses a number of world-class museums and galleries. As a rule, Malmo museum classics include the Malmo Konsthall, the Technology and Maritime Museum, and Malmo Museer.

All in all, Malmo is considered to be the most vibrant and gritty of all Swedish cities which zealously keeps the quite impressive cultural heritage and, at the same time, plays a crucial role in the urban development of the whole county. Moreover, the coastal metropolis has an enviable location, being separated from Copenhagen by only a bridge-tunnel, which provides the stunning opportunity to continue your journey with a Denmark tour as well. Do you need any more reasons to visit amiable Malmo?

Top 3 Things to Do in Malmo

  • Enjoy the atmosphere of the Malmo old town, Gamla Staden
  • Stroll the beautiful parks Kungsparken and Slottstradgarden
  • Explore the city center, Lilla Torg, home to many sights
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