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Top 10 things to do in Malmö

Are you ready to explore the wonders of Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city? There's always something new to discover, from cultural workshops and street food markets to boat tours along the canals. These activities provide a glimpse into the rich culture and vibrant atmosphere of Malmö, making it a must-visit destination in Sweden.

Malmö offers a diverse array of experiences that cater to every traveller’s interests. Join us as we explore the top 10 things to do in Malmö, from cycling along scenic paths to indulging in the beloved Swedish fika culture and uncovering the city's thriving street art scene.

Malmö is among the top ten cycling cities in the world.

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World Maritime University, Malmö

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Lilla torg, Malmö

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Ribersborg beach in Malmö

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Explore Malmö by bike

Malmö is among the top ten cycling cities in the world. You can explore the city on two wheels by renting a bike and cycling through the extensive network of bike lanes and scenic waterfront paths. You can either follow dedicated cycling routes or roam at your leisure, enjoying the sights.

Go on a boat tour

Experience Malmö from a unique perspective with a guided boat tour of its picturesque canals. Learn about the city's history, architecture, and waterfront landmarks while enjoying a relaxing cruise. Alternatively, you can also rent your own electric boat .

Rent a kayak or SUP

If you want to discover Malmö's beauty on your own terms while enjoying water activities, you can rent a kayak , paddleboard (SUP), or paddle boat. Several rental companies offer equipment to water enthusiasts eager to explore the city.

Enjoy Swedish Fika

Malmö's Old Town is a delightful place to experience the beloved fika culture of Sweden. Its cobblestone streets and historic buildings will transport you to a bygone era. At the heart of the Old Town, you'll find Lilla Torg, a charming square home to several quaint cafes and bustling outdoor terraces.

Relax at Ribersborg Beach

Enjoy a relaxing stroll or unwind on the sandy shores of Ribersborg Beach, renowned for its stunning views of the Öresund Bridge. You can also explore Ribersborg Kallbadhus , a seawater bathhouse on a pier extending into the Öresund strait, separating Sweden and Denmark. Ribersborg Beach is the perfect location for a great time in the sun.

Möllevångstorget, Malmö

Möllevångstorget, a large market square in Malmö, Sweden.

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Folkets Park in Malmö

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Shopping street, Malmö

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Culture in Malmö

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Explore the street food market at Möllevångstorget

Explore various international cuisines at the lively street food market held at Möllevångstorget , locally referred to as “Möllan”. From falafel wraps to Korean BBQ, you'll find a diverse range of delicious dishes to satisfy your cravings. There is also the possibility to join a guided walking food tour called “Food Caravan” .

Take a cultural workshop

Discover Malmö's creative scene by taking a cultural workshop or class, such as pottery making, painting, or cooking traditional Swedish dishes. It's an excellent way to learn something new, meet new people and connect with the local community. Botildenborg is worth a visit. It's an oasis of cultivation in the heart of the city, where food and gardening take centre stage.

Visit Folkets Park

Folkets Park , established in 1891, is one of Sweden's oldest public parks. It offers a variety of amenities such as green spaces, playgrounds, cafes, and entertainment options such as concerts, festivals, and outdoor markets.

Go shopping

Shopping in Malmö is an experience that caters to all preferences. You'll find everything, from charming local boutiques to grand shopping centres. If you're looking for unique and rare finds, Malmö has plenty of one-of-a-kind shops to explore.

Discover Malmö’s street art

Malmö has become an urban art gallery thanks to the efforts of ArtScape . In 2014, ArtScape initiated Sweden's first major street art festival in Malmö, kickstarting a transformation of the city into an open-air gallery. Today, Malmö has numerous murals and sculptures, turning its streets into a colourful showcase of creativity from both local and international artists. Don't miss Hangaren, an indoor experience where urban artists have created monumental graffiti works since 2013. For more traditional art lovers, Malmö Konsthall and Moderna Museet are other venues worth checking out.

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23 Must-See Malmö Attractions For Your Next Visit

Whether you’re here on a day trip from Copenhagen, or a couple of days stay as part of your Scandinavia trip, you’ll find plenty of interesting things to see and do in Malmö. Keep this list in handy when you plan your next visit, and check as many off as you can while you’re here!

Since moving back to Malmö I’ve had the pleasure to host lots of friends from my travels and studies, as well as our US-based side of the family on multiple occasions, and I’ve always been happy to show them around the city I grew up in.

I usually take them out on walks around the city which covers the must-see spots in Malmö, and it’s always something both the visitors as well as my whole family of Malmö natives enjoy (everyone should be a tourist in their home city every now and then!).

Here’s a map followed by a list of the must-see attractions and places I recommend in Malmö:

You can press each marker on the map for more info with a link to open in Google Maps. Note that you might not be able to make it to all of these in one day.

Kungsparken / Slottsparken / Slottsträdgården

Malmö’s tiny version of Central Park is actually three parks split by Malmö canal, and together they connect the surrounding neighborhoods Gamla väster, Davidshall, and Slottsstaden with picturesque walking and biking paths.

I go here almost every day for a morning walk or afternoon adventure with the kids, and there are enough playgrounds and places to explore for the hours to go by fast and with plenty of good times involved.

The many paths you’ll come across here make their way through the park, over the canals, around the pond, and through the many inviting grass fields, benches, and tables you’ll also come across here.

In other words, this is where you go if you are looking for a green and calm oasis when you’re hanging out in central Malmö. Go for a picnic, a cheeky glass of boxed wine, a playdate, or just a calm moment to yourself.

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Slottsträdgårdens Kafé Point of interest

Folkets park.

Folkets park is the oldest people’s park in the world, and one of Sweden’s most visited places. For 125+ years people have been coming here and enjoying the public spaces, specifically built to be open and welcoming to all.

That’s not an empty promise either, as there is something for everyone here. We love going here because of the awesome playgrounds with jumping pads, a kiddie pool, and a minigolf course for the kids. Or maybe it’s the Mikkeller bar, live music venue Moriska Paviljongen, and bohemian pizza place Far i Hatten that makes us come back again and again in the summer?

Either way, the whole family loves going here, and as it’s a public park entry is free for everyone too.

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Far I Hatten Point of interest

Malmö saluhall.

The first stop I recommend to any foodie visiting the city, is always the trendy Malmö Saluhall; A modern food market packed with restaurants, cafés, and food shops that has something for everyone. The renovated building offers a modern interior infused with elements from the original walls, and really captures Malmö’s creativity and culture in a great way.

I love going here for a cozy and easy lunch getaway with family and friends, because there will be something everyone in the company will like in one of the many food spots. I also love being able to mix and match food and beer across multiple places (because there are so many good options across all of the places in here).

Here are my favorite spots in Malmö Saluhall, they haven’t disappointed yet (and we tend to set the bar high):

Pink Noodle Bar – Great-tasting, unique and modern Asian food by Aussie chef Wade Brown. My personal favorite in here. Hedvigsdal – Artisan pizzas paired with a good selection of wine and beers Poms – Scanian/American hybrid sandwiches with excellent smashed potatoes Favvo glass – Nothing like Malmö’s yummiest icecream in the shade after a day in the sun Falafel & Burgers – Recently chosen as Malmö’s best burger by newspaper Sydsvenskan

Fiskehoddorna

I don’t just go here for the fresh fish and cozy fishing village atmosphere, I go for what is always a rewarding and fun chat with the fishermen. They always offer a dose of fresh perspective from the local waters of Öresund and Kattegat (the straits between Sweden, Denmark and Norway) along with all the seafood.

Go here for fresh locally sourced fish, smoked delicacies, or like me, just to have a nice chat with the fishermen.

Gamla Väster

Gamla väster is so much more than just the mandatory visit to Lilla torg. The old town neighborhood surrounded by the canal has loads of hole-in-the-walls tucked away on the picturesque cobblestone alleys. If you stray away a bit from the beaten path you’ll find some true gems here!

I feel lucky to walk and bike up and down the cozy streets of Gamla väster every day (on my way to and from pre-school, school, and clients), and I can really recommend setting a couple of hours aside to explore this neighborhood.

Turning Torso

Turning Torso is located in Västra hamnen, Malmö, was designed by  Santiago Calatrava , and stood ready in all its twisting glory in August, 2005. The neo-futurist tower turns 90 degrees from bottom to top, and  reaches 54 stories and 190 m/623 feet  up in the air (making it the  tallest building in the Nordics ).

I recommend a visit for visitors in Malmö not just for the magnificent sight of the skyscraper, but also for the surrounding Bo01 housing exhibition area in  Västra hamnen: an innovative, sustainable, and super walkable neighborhood with cozy alleys and canals mixed with ocean boardwalks and… an enormous twisting skyscraper tower, of course.

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Ribban Beach / Ribersborgs Kallbadhus

It won’t take you many minutes to walk to Ribersborg “Ribban” beach from the central station, and the beach will offer plenty of white, soft sand and a view of the now fairly famous Öresund bridge (from  Bron / The Bridge  TV series) as well as Turning Torso.

I love going on runs here and going swimming in the summer of course, but you’ll also find lots of other activities such as a brand new  outdoor gym, numerous barbeque spots, beach volleyball courts, beach football courts, basketball courts, two big playgrounds, and plenty of cafes, ice-cream carts, fruit stands, and coffee-on-wheels bikes  to keep you refreshed and happy on a sunny day on the beach.

Ribban beach—very popular during the warmer months—can also be a great destination deep into the southern Swedish winter (which usually hovers around 0°C/32°F). All throughout winter, the people of Malmö flock to Ribersborg’s Pier 1 for a uniquely Nordic experience; ice-swimming at  Kallis .

Ribersborgs kallbadhus "Kallis"

❄️ Ice-dipping is a very popular winter activity in most of the Nordics, and is something I first started doing in the Swedish army (where it’s used as an educational moment as well as a well-being tactic to strengthen the immune system). Later in life it’s also been a great and fun bonding experience with friends and family, and something I look forward to introducing to my kids some day. The ice-cold water has been observed to elevate your body’s production of white blood cells, which in turn has been shown to make you more resistant to common colds and the likes for up to a year after.

Möllevångstorget

Möllan  is the most hipster-heavy and multicultural neighborhood of Malmö, and as such home to a multitude of international food stores and restaurants—and the city’s cheapest “stor stark” (large beer). The neighborhood might have been gentrified over recent years, but it’s still a melting pot of people from all over the world, coexisting and cooperating to create a lively and friendly neighborhood.

The square is famous for it’s fruit and vegetable markets, and is lined with bars and restaurants where you can enjoy some food and drinks in good company, for a lot less then other outdoor seating areas usually charges.

At “ Möllan ” you’ll also find the shopping place  Mitt Möllan , home of an excellent food court full of hip Malmö favorites with culinary inspirations from all over the world.

On match days you’ll find thousands of MFF fans either pre-gaming or watching the away games around the square, especially at the Ölkaféet bar on Skolgatan .

Malmö Castle

Malmöhus Castle is  the Nordics’ oldest renaissance castle  and was originally built in  1434 , and then expanded in the mid-16th and mid 17th centuries to its current form. It has been a museum since 1937, and parts of Eric of Pomerania’s original fort still remain here to this day.

I walk by the castle almost daily, and it’s always like you travel back in time for just a few minutes as you walk along the sleepy moat and take in the raw beauty of the old fortress.

The castle offers visitors a unique and picturesque exterior with its moat and red bastions, and on the inside there is an aquarium, café, castle exhibit, and usually a changing exhibit that has some connection to Malmö.

Gustav Adolfs Torg

Gustav Adolfs torg  is one of the bigger squares and a popular spot to meet up with your friends or start your  shopping street  spree.

Due to the size and central location, “ Gustav ” is usually where traveling markets, art exhibitions and similar events set up, and the square is always the food hub of the very popular yearly Malmö Festival.

You’ll find a huge H&M store in the northeastern corner of the square, and the entire northern side of the square (a.k.a. “the sunny side”) is lined with trendy cafes and restaurants.

The most Malmö way to shop might be to walk along the so-called “ shopping streets ” that are going through the central parts of the city, from the Central station going south through Södergatan, Gustav Adolfs torg, Södra förstadsgatan, Triangeln, and all the way down to Södervärn/Möllevången.

For the most part this is a pedestrians-only street packed with shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants that’ll keep you busy for hours if you want it to.

Södertull / Malmö Canal

Södertull  is not technically a square, but it surely would’ve been had there not been a canal running right through (this is where you get on the canal raft  Flotten , by the way).

Said canal does make it a super cozy spot to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or a nice meal in one of the many restaurants lining the canal here, so that’s definitely a plus in the end!

My recommendations would be  Tugg Burgers  if you want a top-quality burger and an IPA, or neighboring  Sakanaya  if you’re feeling more like surprisingly good Japanese food and some nice wine.

Lilla torg is probably the quintessential Malmö square and a must-see spot if you are short on time. The name literally means “little square” which gives away one of the more important aspects of the square; how small and cozy it is.

Covered with old (and not always even!)  cobblestone  and lined with  timber-framed houses , it’s quite easy to travel back in time when you sit down for a drink or bite in one of the many bars, cafes, and restaurants on the square.

The restaurants here won’t offer the most authentic food experience, but the Moose Burger from Moosehead rarely disappoints, and I love going here for a cold beer or glass of wine with work or travel friends.

On the southern side of square, the more creatively inclined will find an art and design museum (Form/Design Center), an excellent and rare record shop (where you can also buy and drink beer/coffee), a cool craft store, and a phenomenal cheese shop.

The Malmö Live area is a fairly recent addition to central Malmö, and is located on the canal right next to Malmö Central Station. The three towers and adjacent building houses a hotel, concert hall, conference facilities, offices, and apartments.

Although not everyone is a fan of the modernist brutalist style of these three towers and the attached concert hall, it’s hard to resist the impact the building has had on the area.

Go and visit one of the many awesome local businesses that sprouted up around Malmö Live, take a stroll along the canal and the mini square, or just sit and enjoy the art on the boardwalk.

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Kitchen & Table

Eatery social taqueria, drottningtorget.

Drottningtorget is the home of a bunch of really good food spots these days, and is well worth a visit from the curious foodie.

With the unique  Boulebaren  you’ll have entertainment and food year-round, and in the summer you’ll also find an epic flea market every Sunday.

There are a couple of gorgeous old timber-framed houses from the 16th century right next to the square,  Thottska huset  and  Diedenska huset .

Malmö Harbor / Malmö University

The university library Orkanen along the harbor is worth a visit if only just to stroll next to it on the boardwalk walking up towards the trendy Studio. The exterior of the building is fittingly lined with famous lines of text on top of the modern facade.

Dockan Marina

Dockan Marina  is the most centrally located and also the newest marina in Malmö. Lined with trendy restaurants and cafés, this is the perfect spot for an evening drink on the water while watching the sun go down between the masts.

Davidshallstorg has some of the trendier shops, cafes and restaurants in town surrounding it, and is just a block away from the pedestrian-only shopping street Södra förstadsgatan (that you’ll likely be walking on at some point).

Browse the  many vintage and fashion shops , sit down at some of the hottest restaurants in town , or enjoy one of the  smaller square markets  that pop up here every now and then.

Sibbarp Beach

For those who find themselves in Limhamn or on the southern end of the Malmö coastline, there is also Sibbarp beach. There is both a small sandy beach, and a more grassy area with piers you can climb down from or jump from.

There is also a big campsite ( First Camp Sibbarp ) right on the water and just minutes away from cozy  Limhamn .

Slottsstaden

Slottsstaden is absolutely stuffed with cozy cafés and restaurants next to green areas and picturesque buildings. Walk around for a while and plop down your butt and the nearest café when you feel up for a snack and a drink.

Spoonery Slottsstaden

The beautifully curved Friisgatan is one of Malmö’s most recent pedestrian-only streets, and is located next to the Triangeln square/shopping center.

I go here for the food spots and super cozy street atmosphere, and end up staying for a while because of all the surrounding trendy boutiques and hole-in-the-walls there is to explore.

Although it might not be as cozy as neighboring Lilla torg, Stortorget still offers a beautiful mix of buildings, statues, trees, fountains, and more.

Walk around the square and take in the beautiful old courthouse, the picturesque building with the oldest pharmacy in Malmö (Lejonet), the statue of King Charles XI, and the many cozy alleys you’ll find around the square’s nooks and crannies.

Malmö City Library

The Malmö City Library is split between three buildings; “The Castle” inspired by Danish and Swedish renaissance castles, “The Cylinder” which houses the entrance to the library as well as a cafe, and the striking “Calendar of Light” which is where you’ll find the main book stacks as well as reading/study spots.

“The Castle” building has a kids area on the bottom floor that is lovely and also super popular with the young ones, whereas adults are always blown away by the huge glass building known as “The Calendar of Light”.

The cafe has good food, a nice selection of coffee/juice/beers, and is very kid-friendly in general.

💡 Want even more options and inspiration on where to go while you’re in Malmö? I’ve written a complete guide of 31 reasons to visit Malmö that includes hundreds of local recommendations on where to eat, drink, shop, etc. Go check it out if you want to dive deeper!

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By Karl Andersson

As a native Swede with a Finnish mother, Karl identifies as both Nordic and Scandinavian. He left Sweden at 19 to explore the world, and stayed abroad for almost 8 years—during which he backpacked, worked every job there was, earned a degree from UC Berkeley, and met the future mother of his children. He ultimately returned to his native Malmö with his love, where they now have 3 Swedish-American boys eager to explore the world.

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Skåne’s capital is all about culture, exciting cuisine, innovative architecture and a vibrant social scene. Spoil yourself in an area that has more pubs and restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Sweden.

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Malmö: It starts here

Malmö is more than a city. Malmö is meetings, food and laughter. Malmö brims with people creating experiences for others to enjoy – theatre, art and music. Malmö is the place where you’ll meet a promising young designer, a chef whose restaurant is boasting its first Michelin star, a director pushing boundaries, a band recording its first album. Ideas and momentum flow in Malmö and you'll feel it when you visit. You feel it in art, music, food. You feel it in diversity and people. Malmö is a place where people come to fulfil their dreams. It's a city with room for ambition and talent – that invites you to join in. 

Malmö boasts more restaurants per head than any other city in Sweden. Probably because half the population is younger than 35. Young restaurant and bistro owners around Möllevångstorget and Davidshallstorg experiment with influences from France, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Iran and many other nations.

Exciting Scandinavian cuisine and oriental flavors

Malmö has one restaurant awarded with two Michelin stars, Restaurang Vollmers . At the opposite end of the scale, Malmö is Sweden’s falafel capital and has excellent fast food to suit every budget. 

Expect the unexpected from Malmö’s cultural life

The  Malmö Live concert hall hosts everything from children’s’ musicals to world names in rock, classical music and jazz. The Sommarscen summertime Malmö outdoor festival surprises and challenges. Malmö Festival is a food and music extravaganza.  Malmö Opera  presents ballet, musicals and classical opera with unique scenography and artistic expression.

Malmö also has a rich heritage of experimental theatre. A diverse array of small groups with their own venues push boundaries and nurture new talent. Watch a musical at a private theatre or see world names perform at one of the arenas. 

Museums, arts and crafts

There are more than 300 works of art on public display and numerous examples of architectural innovation. Visit private galleries or enjoy contemporary art at  Malmö Konsthall .  Malmö Art Museum  exhibits older artworks and  Form Design Center  at Lilla Torg showcases leading modern Swedish and Scandinavian design.

Fans of  vintage and second-hand fashion , design and craft have many stores to choose from. The city has lots of small outlets and boutiques, as well as shopping centres like Hansa, Mobilia and Emporia selling the latest in design and fashion.

The main city attractions are just 20 minutes away by bicycle. Peddle power takes you easily from the district of Rosengård to the beach, and from town to country. Go for a picnic in the park or stop for a beer in a square. Explore the waterfront on foot or skateboard down a ramp. Everything’s within easy reach in Sweden’s smallest big city.  

What to see

Turning torso.

Survey the skies from 190 metres high. Malmö’s Turning Torso is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, this awesome building twists its way into the skyline, resembling the shape of a human being. 

Ribersborg beach 

Malmö’s answer to Copa Cabana, Ribersborg beach is on the Öresund, between Limhamn and the Western Harbour. Relax on the long sandy beach, bathe in shallow, child-friendly water, jog in the dunes, walk the long piers overlooking Denmark, or pop into northern Europe’s largest cold bath house (Kallis).

Malmö's city library

Malmö’s city library is a fantastic blend of modern glass on one side and a historic part the castle on the other. It has been awarded several prizes for its architecture and work with knowledge and integration. With more than 600,000 media publications, books in 60 different languages, and free events for both children and adults, the library is one of the European Commission’s Europe Direct information relay centres. 

Visit the Malmö museums

Take a walk down Malmöhusvägen and visit Malmö Muséer, three different and fascinating museums in a row. See everything from the Nordic region´s oldest surviving Renaissance castle, a real submarine, a new aquarium, to vehicles from the past, including jet planes. 

Discover The Disgusting Food Museum 

What we might find disgusting, other cultures might call a delicacy. This exhibition at the Caroli City mall has 80 of the world’s most disgusting foods on show. Fancy smelling the world’s stinkiest cheese? Or tasting sweets made with metal cleansing chemicals? Disgust is one of the six human emotions. Could changing our ideas of disgust help us embrace environmentally sustainable foods of the future? After all, sharing a meal is the best way to turn strangers into friends.

Go on a Matkaravan

“ The Foodie Caravan ” is a guided hike around a range of exciting taste experiences together with a knowledgeable, food-savvy guide. Try a caravan around the vegetables and spices on offer at Möllan, or a seasonal caravan that uses all the different produce at Saluhallen. Or even a fika caravan, where you try pastries, sweets and chocolates.

Take a dip at Ribersborg’s Kallbadhus

Spoil your body and soul at "Kallis", a cold bath house with beaches, sun deck, sauna and café in a stunning turn-of-the-century environment. Take in the view over the sea from the sauna while you sweat, then jump into the cold, invigorating water before grabbing a coffee or a beer at the restaurant. 

Bike around Malmö

Your way to see all the great things in and around Malmö is by bike. And you can pick one up on almost any corner. Both Malmö By Bike and Donkey Republic rent bikes, so hop on and explore everything the city has to offer. From lush green parks to a beach promenade, ancient castles to the modern architecture of the Western Harbour and everything in between. Getting around this bike-friendly city couldn’t be easier. 

Where to stay

MJ's is a recently renovated urban oasis in the middle of Malmö’s old town district. Right in the centre and just a short walk from the train station, it's a great meeting place consisting a hotel, bar and a restaurant. One of Malmö’s most popular after-work hangouts, there’s always something going on. Excellent food, nice wine and a superb ambience, MJ’s is a great place to stay and play when you’re in Malmö.

Grand Circus hotel

Open during the summer months, this unique hotel is a cluster of circus wagons on a disused railway lot. Each wagon is one room, and all twelve rooms are decorated in different themes; the Clown’s Wagon, the Manager’s Wagon, the Magician’s Wagon, etc. Each room has a built-in kitchen and some wagons have bathrooms, others you share. All rooms come with two bikes that are free to use during your stay. Hire more bikes if you need. The hotel also has ten spaces for guest caravans.  

OhBoy hotel

The Ohboy hotel in the Western harbour offers 31 neat loft hotel rooms ten minutes from the Central station and a stone’s throw from the sea. Each room offers comfortable beds, a kitchen, workspace and your own bike to cycle around town. Ohboy is also home to 55 apartments. Built around a philosophy of green solutions, OhBoy is all about sharing resources and reducing emissions, all while living a comfortable life in the city. Book a night, or even stay for a season. 

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Sweden’s third-largest city revels in contrasting the old and the oh-so-now: from the gabled Dutch-Renaissance buildings of Gamla Staden (the 'Old Town'), to the unapologetically modern architecture of Västra Hamnen's redeveloped waterfront. Here, Scandinavia's tallest building twists its way skyward, gazing down over the vast Öresund bridge – both modern engineering marvels that reflect multicultural Malmö's progressive outlook.

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Gamla Staden

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Malmö Museer

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Moderna Museet Malmö

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Teknikens och sjöfartens hus

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Kungsparken

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Malmö Konstmuseum

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Öresund Bridge

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