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Castle · Malmö, Escânia
Malmöhus slott
Renaissance brick fortress, surrounded by a moat, built by the Danish king Christian III in the 1530s, which today houses Malmö's museums: history, art, natural sciences and an aquarium.
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About Malmöhus slott
Malmöhus was built from 1536 by King Christian III of Denmark, on the site of an earlier castle, to control the Øresund strait and the city, which was Danish at the time. It has thick red-brick walls, rounded gun towers and a water-filled moat, in a park by the sea. It served as a royal residence, a fortress and a prison; among the prisoners was the Earl of Bothwell, husband of Mary Stuart.
Today the castle and the adjacent buildings form the Malmö Museer, the city’s museums. The visit passes through the royal rooms of the castle, the history of Malmö and Scania, the Art Museum, with Nordic art from the 20th and 21st centuries, and the natural history museum, with regional animals. In the basement, the aquarium and terrarium show Øresund fish, tropical fish, snakes and bats, which children enjoy.
Around it, Slottsparken and the neighboring Kungsparken, with lakes and the Slottsmöllan windmill from 1851, are pleasant places for a walk. Across the street, the Teknikens och Sjöfartens hus, the museum of technology and navigation, is part of the same complex and has a submarine that can be visited.
The ticket usually covers all museums in the complex.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 2 to 3 hours for the castle and museums.
Best time
Any time of year; it’s a good option on rainy days. In the morning it is usually empty. Check opening hours and closing days.
How to get there
It’s a 15-minute walk from Stortorget, through Kungsparken. City buses stop at Malmöhus, right at the entrance.
Tip
Start with the castle rooms and then go down to the aquarium. Across the street, the museum of technology and navigation has the U3 submarine, which you can visit inside. On the way out, walk through the park to the windmill.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Malmöhus slott
Is Malmöhus a castle or a museum?
Both. It's a 16th-century fortress that today houses Malmö's museums: history, art, natural sciences and an aquarium.
Is the castle good for children?
Yes. The aquarium and terrarium in the basement and the submarine at the technology museum next door appeal to children.
Why was the castle built by a Danish king?
Malmö and Escânia belonged to Denmark until 1658. The castle was built by Christian III to control the Øresund strait.