8 Essential Places To Visit In Malmö

Located in the south of Sweden, this city related to the history of Denmark due to its proximity, was founded in the 12th century and during the Middle Ages it became a renowned Scandinavian commercial enclave. Today Malmö is a vibrant city, full of vitality and very attractive. We tell you all about one of the most attractive and populated cities in Sweden.

Places you must visit in Malmö

Located half an hour from the capital of Denmark (both cities are connected via the Oresund Bridge), the beautiful Malmö has always been very important due to its strategic location. In addition, today it is famous for being avant-garde, creative and respectful with the environment.

If you are in Copenhagen and want to enjoy an unforgettable excursion, come to Malmö. We are going to show you everything that has to do with it. Take note.

1. Stortorget Square

It is the nerve center of the city and where any tour of Malmö should begin. The Plaza Mayor was created in 1536 and is frequented by locals and tourists. It houses a statue of King Karl X Gustav, conqueror of the Skåne region. In the surroundings we can find dozens of cafeterias with terraces that open only in summer.

In addition, Stortorget is home to the pretty red brick Town Hall. It was built during the time of Danish rule and it was reformed over time. Do not be confused with the other red building in the square, the Farmacia del León, with a very particular facade and a wall full of advertisements from the end of the 19th century.

2. Church of San Pedro

It is located behind the City Hall and is the oldest building in Malmo. It was erected in the 14th century and is similar to the temples in northern Germany. The tower was built in 1890 because the original one collapsed. Inside the church we can find an austere decoration with white walls and an altarpiece behind the altar.

3. Lila Torg

We continue the tour in the historic center and we come across another of the places to visit in Malmö. This square was built in 1592 and is one of the starting points to visit the city. In Lila Torg there are a lot of restaurants, museums, galleries and shops. You will be able to see several low buildings with wooden and brick facades.

4. Sodergatan Street

It starts at Stortorget Square and is the main artery of Malmö, completely commercial. It crosses the entire central part of the city and continues as a pedestrian after crossing the Gustav Adolf square and its canal, it continues through the Triangeln square (where there is a shopping center) and, finally, it ends in one of the residential neighborhoods and most interesting commercials: Mollenvangen.

5. Bastra Hammen neighborhood

From Plaza Lila we can walk 5 minutes and reach one of the most modern neighborhoods in the city. It was built around the famous skyscraper created by Santiago Calatrava, the “Turning Torso”. An almost avant-garde area that you cannot miss.

6.Kungs Parks and Slotts

Both are the green lungs of Malmö and are in the center of the city. They are surrounded by trees, canals and trails. At the entrance we can find the Municipal Library and the museum of the Skaane region.

You can also see Malmohus Castle, built in 1434 to serve as a fortress. It is the oldest Renaissance fort in Scandinavia and served as a prison in the 18th century. Later it became a museum of art, natural history, city history, and science and technology.

7. Malmo Konsthall Museum

And since we are talking about museums, this is another of the places to visit in Malmö. It was opened in 1975 and it is one of the most important contemporary art in all of Europe. It houses very interesting collections and is free to enter.

8.Ribergsborg Beach

Finally, head to the coast (northwest of the castle) to enjoy this 3 km long sandy beach, which is preceded by a beautiful park and offers beautiful views of the Orensud Bridge and the Danish coast if the day is fine. sunny.

You have already seen it, Malmö is a city that offers enough attractions to make a visit. A city that you may not have thought of, but that will surprise you.

Cover photo: Beth