Tourist Attractions in Malmö

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Malmö

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About Malmö

Malmö is a Swedish city that can appeal to everyone. History and architecture lovers, foodies and ecotourism fans. The main means of transport around the city is a bicycle. Many hotels provide them free of charge. Although all interesting buildings in Malmö are located at a walking distance.

In the Western Harbour is the most extravagant attraction – a “twisted” skyscraper. From here you can admire the Eressun Bridge leading to the Danish coast. The city has many green park areas. Artists and musicians often gather here, cultural events are held. Malmö has 5 beaches, the most popular – Ribersborg – is 10 minutes from the centre. There are also a number of entertaining museums, exhibition halls and ultra-modern galleries.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Malmö

Øresund Bridge

 4.5/5

6044 reviews

It connects the cities of Malmö and Copenhagen, which belong to different countries – Sweden and Denmark. The grandiose construction includes an 8-kilometre cable-stayed bridge across the Eressun Strait and a 4-kilometre underwater tunnel. And they are connected with each other by the artificial island of Peberholm. The opening took place in 2000. On the upper level there is a four-lane motorway and on the lower level there is a railway. There is a toll, and customs inspections are carried out at the entrance to Sweden.

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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Stortorget

 0/5

It dates back to 1536. The heart of Malmö. Translated as “big square”. The main historical buildings are located here – the Town Hall, the governor’s residence, the Kramer Hotel, the oldest pharmacy in the city, Leyonet. In the centre there is a monument to Charles X Gustav – the king who managed to win a number of Swedish provinces from the Danes and conclude a truce with them in 1658. There is also a beautiful fountain built on the site of a 16th century drinking well.

Town Hall

 4.7/5

130 reviews

The original old building, decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures of famous historical figures, bears little resemblance to a strict administrative institution. The construction works were started in the XVI century. Subsequently, the building was rebuilt and expanded. And in the XIX century after a global reconstruction the Town Hall received new front facades in the then fashionable Renaissance style. Only 3 halls are available for inspection today. There is a restaurant in the basement of the building.

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Lilla torg

 0/5

A pretty square in the centre of Malmö, surrounded by medieval houses. Its name translates as “small”. It was founded in the 16th century for trade, a tradition that continues to this day. In the evening, the square turns into a centre of fun – discos, restaurants and nightclubs open here. Every year on Christmas Eve, a 6-metre table lamp with a luminous shade that can talk is installed in the centre of the square.

Malmö Castle

 4.2/5

8781 reviews

One of the oldest castles in Sweden, it has been a royal residence, defence fortress, prison, barracks and mint for centuries. Its walls are surrounded on all sides by an embankment and a moat filled with water. A bridge over it leads to the gate tower with bells. The castle has been well preserved both externally and internally. Today it houses several museums – the City Museum, the Art Museum and the Science and Technology Museum.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

St. Peter's Church

 4.5/5

2999 reviews

An ancient red brick church in the German Gothic style. It was built by German merchants over 100 years in the XIII-XIV centuries. It is famous for fragments of original frescoes of the XV century, as well as a magnificent carved altar of the XVII century, one of the largest in Northern Europe. The sacristy houses a museum with ancient books and a collection of ancient textiles. The church has excellent acoustics and organ music. Entrance is free for visitors.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

St. John's Church

 4.6/5

490 reviews

The majestic building made of red brick and granite was erected in 1907. It has soft rounded forms and is a vivid example of Art Nouveau style. The temple was named in honour of one of the apostles – John. The total height together with the tower is 60 metres. The interior of the temple is decorated with numerous roses made of wood and stone. For this reason, locals sometimes call it “the church of roses”. It is located near the Triangelln railway station.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Malmo Museum

 4.4/5

4723 reviews

One of the most interesting and informative museums in the city. It is located near Malmö Castle. Here you can see a model of the first car, a tricycle from 1885, a steam engine, horse-drawn carriages, motorbikes, aeroplanes, a real submarine, a collection of ancient technical devices and tools. All exhibits are working, you can study them, touch them with your hands and even control them. The museum also features interactive expositions and a scientific “experimentium”.

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Miva Fine Art Galleries

 4.3/5

39 reviews

It has one of the largest exhibition halls in Europe. It was built in 1975 from concrete, glass, wood and aluminium. The unusual lattice ceiling of the gallery combines artificial and natural light and constantly changes height, giving the exhibits a unique look. There is an extensive collection of Scandinavian contemporary art of all kinds – paintings, icons, unusual installations, sculptures and handicrafts.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Moderna Museet

 4.1/5

1434 reviews

The striking orange colour of the building immediately attracts attention. It is located in the city centre, close to St. Peter’s Cathedral. It was opened in 2009 in a former power station. A branch of the Stockholm Museum. Occupies an area of 800 m2. Works by Swedish and foreign artists of the last century and the present are presented. The main exhibition is located in the engine room of the power station, which has been left unchanged. There is a souvenir shop and a café in the building.

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Malmö Opera

 4.6/5

2742 reviews

The theatre building in the style of classical modernism was erected in 1944. At the end of the last century it was declared an architectural monument. The theatre foyer is decorated with works by local artists and sculptors, as well as magnificent marble staircases. The auditorium has 1.5 thousand seats and is one of the largest in Scandinavia. Of interest is the revolving stage and the lowered floor of the auditorium, which makes it possible to remove the orchestra pit to increase the interior space.

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The Knotted Gun / Non Violence

 4.2/5

338 reviews

The famous sculpture entitled “No to Violence!” was created by Carl Reutersvård, a Swede. 16 variants of it are installed in different cities of the world – Beijing, Berlin, Luxembourg, New York and others. But the very first monument in the form of a revolver with a tied muzzle, symbolising disarmament, was unveiled in 1985 in Malmö. The author was prompted to create such a monument by senseless murders of famous people. In particular, the tragic death of John Lennon.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Malmö City Library

 4.6/5

801 reviews

Contains more than 600,000 books in 50 languages, 266 newspapers and more than 2,000 magazines, as well as many compact discs. The largest library in Sweden. It serves up to 1.5 million visitors a year. It was created in 1905. Today it consists of three parts – an old red-brick building, a modern glass-panelled building built in 1997. And they are connected by the so-called “cylinder”, where the main entrance, registration desk and cafe are located.

Open time

Monday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Turning Torso

 4.4/5

6555 reviews

The futuristic structure by fashionable architect Santiago Calatrava rises on the shore of the Eressun Strait, in the Western Harbour. The 54-storey white stone skyscraper with its spiralling facade is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Its height is 190 metres. The official opening took place in 2005. Inside there are offices, conference halls and luxury apartments. Free access to the architectural masterpiece is restricted as it is private property.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Emporia Shopping Center

 4.2/5

17958 reviews

An original example of ultra-modern “broken” architecture and one of the largest shopping centres in Scandinavia. It opened in 2012 near Malmö Arena. It consists of 3 floors and occupies a huge area of 93000 m2. There are about 200 shops with various goods, pharmacies, an entertainment centre, a children’s area, cafes and restaurants. The roof of the centre is a park area with grass, benches and paths.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Malmö Arena

 4.3/5

5504 reviews

A modern indoor stadium capable of seating 13,000 spectators. It was opened in 2008. It occupies an area of 51,000 m2. Inside there is a restaurant area for 3,250 seats, as well as 20 fast-food outlets. The home field of a local hockey team called the Redhawks. Not only sports, but also other spectacular events, solo concerts of world-class performers are held here. In 2013, the Eurovision Song Contest was held here.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Kungsparken, Malmö

 4.6/5

3383 reviews

The luxurious Royal Park in the centre of the city. The oldest in Malmö, it was first opened to the public in 1872. When designing the park area, the principles of English landscape were taken into account – the territory looks as natural as possible. Plants are selected in such a way as to delight holidaymakers with lush blooms all year round. The central zone is decorated with a large fountain, there are several canals and lakes. A casino is open for those who wish to play.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Slottsparken

 4.7/5

578 reviews

Located next to the Royal Park, on the grounds of Malmö Castle. Translated as “Palace Park”. It was founded in 1900. Slottsparken features grass lawns, open fields, wooded areas, a beautiful flower garden, canals and ponds, and playgrounds. A colourful flower festival is held here every year, as well as a number of other events. The park area has greenhouses and beds where organic vegetables, herbs and spices are grown. You can enjoy dishes from them in the eco-café.

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Pildammsparken

 4.6/5

5895 reviews

The park was opened in 1914 to coincide with the Baltic Exhibition of New Technologies. Occupying an area of 45 hectares, it is the largest city park. On its territory there is an ancient pond, created in the XVII century and serving as the city’s water reservoir. The popular recreation area is decorated with sculptures, ancient buildings, luxurious flower beds, dancing fountains. Various cultural events are regularly held on the amphitheatre stage.

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Ribersborgsstranden

 4.4/5

269 reviews

The city’s 3 kilometre long sandy beach is the most visited in Malmö. There are places for entertainment, cafes, kiosks, marinas and a nudist area. But the main attraction of the beach zone is the open-air baths. They were built in the late XIX century and have historical value. Recently the thermae have been restored, and they continue to welcome visitors at any time of the year. They include men’s, women’s and one general sauna, a café and a restaurant.

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