Malmö - A City of Contrasts and An International Melting Pot

Did You Know?

Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden after Stockholm and Gothenburg.

In 2025, the Öresund Bridge - linking Malmö in Sweden with Copenhagen in Denmark - celebrated its 25th anniversary, marked by the return of the iconic Bridge Run, a half marathon between the two countries with over 40,000 registered participants.

Around half of Malmö residents are under 35, making it one of Sweden’s youngest cities.

Malmö is one of the most eclectic cities in Scandinavia. One minute you’ll be enjoying Sweden’s best falafel, the next, Michelin star meals blending the best of food from the locality and far beyond. Today, home to over 365,000 people, Malmö is a true melting pot of cultures, with residents hailing from over 170 countries. Whether it’s sights, culture, food, adventure or nightlife you are after, Malmö has the answer.

With some 515 kms of cycle paths, it’s no surprise to hear that Malmö has a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities.

Malmö weather is slightly milder than in the rest of Sweden. Located at the edge of the sea, it is a fairly windy city. But in general, you will find warm, pleasant summers and relatively temperate winters.

Malmö - Where Traditional and Ultra-Modern Collide

Founded in the late 1200s, Malmö, originally belonged to Denmark, only becoming Swedish in 1658. The Old Town is a must on any Malmö sightseeing trip. An island in the heart of the city, it is split into two parts: the Gamla Väster district in the west, filled with historical buildings, and the eastern district, which are revitalised in the 1960s.

In stark contrast to the old town charm, Malmö boasts some of the most impressive modern structures in Northern Europe. The Öresund Bridge, famed from the hit Swedish-Danish television series ‘The Bridge’, is an 8 km railway and motorway bridge that runs from Malmö to Copenhagen across the Öresund strait. It is the longest bridge of its kind in Europe.

Literally towering over the city is another feat of modern engineering, Malmö’s Turning Torso. One of the tallest buildings in Scandinavia, this non-futuristic skyscraper is residential, its 54 floors twisting 190 metres into the sky. The tower is in the centre of city’s Western Harbour neighbourhood. This sustainable hub has become a magnet for visitors, with plenty to enjoy, including bathing spots, parks, restaurants and cafes.

How to get here?

The Öresundståg trains from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö central station take less than 30 minutes. It takes around 50 minutes to drive from central Copenhagen over the Öresund Bridge.

SJ trains from Stockholm is 4.5 hours and Gothenburg to Malmö is 3 hours. Direct flights to Malmö Airport.