Things to do in  Malmö

Yes, Malmö is undoubtedly worth a visit. While the city doesn’t have the fame, or major attractions, of Stockholm or its Danish neighbor, Copenhagen, Malmö has an attractive location on the edge of Öresund strait, a lively events calendar, great art and design heritage, and some of Sweden’s best restaurants.

Malmö is best known for its historic Old Town, where the three cobblestoned squares of Gustav Adolfs torg, Stortorget, and Lilla torg are home to sidewalk bars, restaurants, and cafés. The city is also known for its futuristic twisting skyscraper Turning Torso, the second-tallest building in the Nordic region.

A single-day itinerary in Malmö should include visiting Malmö Castle and Slottsträdgården, a large botanical park overlooking the castle. Visit the modern art museum, Moderna Museet, and walk around Stortorget Square and along the waterfront in Västra Hamnen for excellent views of Turning Torso. And make time for a dip at the Ribersborgs Kallbadhus.

Yes. Malmö’s cost of living is significantly lower than that of Copenhagen. That translates to noticeably lower prices for visitors to Malmö. You’ll likely pay less for restaurant meals, attraction tickets, and shopping than in Copenhagen. Hotel rates are typically lower, too.

Yes. Malmö has a compact center, which makes it very walkable. The entire city, however, is relatively spread out, so you may need to use public buses to get farther afield. Almost everything of interest to a traveler can be found in the walkable city center.

It depends on what you want to do, but one or two days is enough time to check off the most important attractions in Malmö. Many travelers visit Malmö on a day trip from Copenhagen. It is easy to travel across the bridge in the morning, spend a whole day exploring Malmö and return to the Danish capital by evening.