Before you go

Your trip to Malmö.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Malmö – Escânia Destination Malmö and Lund Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto de Copenhague-Kastrup (CPH) Kastrup, Dinamarca · 30 km
Aeroporto de Malmö (Sturup) (MMX) Svedala · 30 km
Estação Central de Malmö (Malmö centralstation) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. From Copenhagen Airport, in Denmark, the train crosses the Øresund Bridge and reaches Malmö central station in about 20 minutes. Malmö Airport, in Sturup, 30 km away, has domestic flights and buses to the centre. High-speed trains link Malmö to Stockholm in about 4h30 and to Gothenburg in about 2h30.

How many days

Two days for the squares, the castle, Västra Hamnen and Ribersborg, with half a day for Lund. A third day lets you cross the bridge and visit Copenhagen.

When to go

From May to September days are usually long and mild, with swimming at Ribersborg in July and August. Winter in the south is generally milder than in the rest of Sweden, with little snow, but it is wet, windy and dark.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The centre is walkable, and city buses and bicycles take you to Västra Hamnen and Ribersborg. Trains link Malmö with Lund and Copenhagen. A car is useful for castles, villages and the inland beaches of Escânia.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Malmö

Morning
Squares and the church of São Pedro
Start at Stortorget, go into the old pharmacy and the church of São Pedro, and walk through Lilla torg.
Afternoon
Malmöhus
Walk through Kungsparken to the castle Malmöhus and the museums, with the aquarium in the basement.
Late afternoon
Västra Hamnen
Walk to the Turning Torso and sit on the decks of Daniaparken to watch the sunset over the Øresund.
Evening
Lilla torg
Return to the centre to have dinner at Lilla torg.

2 days in Malmö

Day 1

Morning
Old town
Stortorget, Lilla torg, the church of São Pedro and the Moderna Museet Malmö.
Afternoon
Castle and parks
Malmöhus, the museums and the park with the windmill.
Late afternoon
Ribersborg
Walk to Ribersborg and go into the bathhouse for the sauna and a plunge.
Evening
Möllevången
Have dinner in Möllevången, the multicultural neighbourhood, with food from many countries.

Day 2

Morning
Lund
A 10-minute train to Lund: cathedral, crypt and the astronomical clock at noon.
Afternoon
Kulturen and Lundagård
Kulturen, Lundagård park and the Botanical Garden.
Late afternoon
Västra Hamnen
Back in Malmö, the Västra Hamnen waterfront and the Turning Torso.
Evening
Dinner at the harbour
Dinner at the restaurants of Västra Hamnen, by the water.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a passport to go from Malmö to Copenhagen?

Bring your passport. Sweden and Denmark are part of the Schengen Area, but there may be document checks when crossing the bridge.

Is Malmö close to Copenhagen Airport?

Yes. The train across the Øresund Bridge takes about 20 minutes from Malmö central station to the airport.

What to eat in Malmö?

The cuisine of Escânia, featuring goose, eel and the äggakaka, a thick pancake with bacon, and many restaurants of other cultures—Lebanese, Turkish and others—mainly in Möllevången.

How to go from Malmö to Lund?

By train, in about 10 minutes, with departures several times an hour.

Does Malmö have a beach?

Yes, Ribersborg beach, a 20-minute walk from the centre, with sand and shallow water. In summer the water is usually around 18 to 20 degrees.

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