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16 things to do in Malmö, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
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Top things to do in Malmö
- Malmö Castle: Built in 1526-1539, it is the oldest surviving Renaissance castle in the Nordic region and part of the Malmö Museum. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Turning Torso: Completed in 2005, the twisting residential tower was the tallest building in the Nordic region until 2022. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Saint Peter's Church, Malmo: Built in the 14th century as the city's main church, this Brick Gothic building is counted Scania's chief Gothic church. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Malmö Synagogue: Designed by John Smedberg in Art Nouveau and Moorish Revival styles, the synagogue was completed in 1903. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Malmö Mosque: Opened on 20 April 1984, it is the second-oldest mosque in Sweden. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Malmö Opera: The opera house where the company of the same name stages its seasons. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Malmö Konsthall: An exhibition hall in the centre, one of the largest for contemporary art in Europe. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saint John's Church: Near Triangeln, the church was designed by Axel Anderberg in the Jugend style and built in 1903-1907. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Moderna Museet Malmö: A branch of Stockholm's Moderna Museet, opened on 26 December 2009 in a former power station. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Pildammsparken: A 45-hectare neoclassical park laid out for the 1914 Baltic Exhibition around two older reservoir ponds. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Stortorget: public square in Malmö, Sweden (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Khadija Mosque: mosque in Malmö, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Hyllie Watertower: water tower in Malmö Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Caroli Church: church building in Malmö Municipality, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Church of Our Saviour: church in Malmö, Sweden (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Malmö Stadsteater: municipal theatre in Malmö, Sweden (visit ≈ 20 min)
2-day Malmö walking itinerary
Starting point: Gamla Staden (Old Town). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 4.7 km · 6,280 steps · 1 h 2 min on the way): Saint Peter's Church, Malmo → Moderna Museet Malmö → Malmö Synagogue → Saint John's Church → Malmö Konsthall → Malmö Opera
- Day 2 (≈ 4.8 km · 6,510 steps · 1 h 5 min on the way): Malmö Castle → Turning Torso
Where to stay in Malmö
- Gamla Staden (Old Town): Between the squares, castle and station, with everything on foot.
- Västra Hamnen: A new waterfront district around the Turning Torso.
- Möllevången: A lively area with a market square, cheap eats and bars.
Getting from the airport to Malmö
- Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH): Öresund train ≈ 20 min, carry your ID
Getting around
The centre is small, easy on foot or by bike. The train to Copenhagen takes under half an hour. Carry your passport or ID when crossing the bridge.
Classic places to eat
- Mutantur: Chef Alexander Sjögren's small food bar.
- Kockeriet: Open since 2014 and listed in the Falstaff guide.
- Spill: Turns surplus ingredients into two lunch dishes every day.
Day trips
- Amalienborg: 28 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Malmö
- Fine: Many city centres ban drinking in public.
- Fine: Smoking is banned indoors, at outdoor restaurant seating and at transit stops.
- Fine: The drink-driving limit is very low.
- Many places don't accept cash. Carry a card.
- Drinks over 3.5% are sold only at state-run Systembolaget (20+), closed on Sundays.
- The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you roam nature if you respect it and private homes.
- Emergency: 112 (police 11414)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tipping is optional. Rounding up is fine.
Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Sweden, Wikivoyage: Sweden, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Malmö travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Malmö?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Add extra days for day trips (Amalienborg).
- What are the top things to do in Malmö?
- Highlights: Malmö Castle, Turning Torso, Saint Peter's Church, Malmo, Malmö Synagogue and Malmö Mosque. The map has 16 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Malmö?
- Gamla Staden (Old Town): Between the squares, castle and station, with everything on foot. Other options: Västra Hamnen and Möllevången.
- How do you get from the airport to Malmö city centre?
- Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH): Öresund train ≈ 20 min, carry your ID
- How do you get around Malmö?
- The centre is small, easy on foot or by bike. The train to Copenhagen takes under half an hour. Carry your passport or ID when crossing the bridge.
- What is the emergency number in Malmö?
- Emergency: 112 (police 11414).
- Do you tip in Malmö?
- Tipping is optional. Rounding up is fine.
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