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City break in and around Malmö – tips for a week-long trip
Malmö is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city where innovative culture meets laid-back coastal life. Set in the heart of Skåne – a region known for its fertile landscapes, rich history and scenic countryside – Malmö makes an excellent base for a longer city break in southern Sweden.
Located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city, after Stockholm and Gothenburg. Thanks to its southern location, Skåne benefits from a mild climate with early springs, long summers and gentle winters – perfect for outdoor adventures all year round.
Its position also makes Malmö especially accessible. The city is well connected to continental Europe by train, bus and ferry, and the nearby Copenhagen Airport in Denmark is just 30 minutes away via the Öresund Bridge.
With its creative food scene, cultural hotspots, and proximity to the region’s stunning nature, Malmö is ideal for travellers looking to spend five to seven days exploring both city life and its surroundings. This guide brings together some of the best experiences in and around Malmö – from urban parks and historic sites to vineyard lunches and windswept beaches.
Slottsträdgården, Malmö
The Castle Garden (Slottsträdgården) is one of the oldest parks in Malmö.
Photo: Apelöga/Malmö stads mediabank

Slottsträdgården, Malmö
Photo: Apelöga/Malmö stads mediabank

Folkets Park in Malmö
Photo: Malmö stad

Cycling along Sydkustleden, Malmö
Photo: Apelöga

Ribersborgs Kallbadhus, Malmö
Photo: Werner Nystrand

Torup Castle, Skåne
Photo: Felix Sundbäck/Malmö stad

Kayaking in Malmö
Photo: Werner Nystrand/Malmö stad
Malmöhus Castle and Slottsträdgården
The renaissance castle Malmöhus is the oldest preserved castle in the Nordic region and was built in 1434.
Photo: Apelöga

Malmöhus Castle and Slottsträdgården
Photo: Apelöga

Western Harbour and Turning Torso, Malmö
Photo: Werner Nystrand

The Öresund Bridge
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se

Streets of Lund, Skåne
Photo: Carolina Romare

Foteviken Viking Museum, Skåne
Photo: Lukasz Burda/Tourism in Skåne

Ystad, Skåne
Photo: Frits Meyst/MeystPhoto.com/Tourism in Skåne
Dinner at Kalcium, Skåne
Set in rural Skåne, Kalcium offers a refined dining experience. Choose a four-course meal in the dining room or indulge in the tasting menu at the kitchen’s intimate Chef’s Table.
Photo: Kalcium

Dinner at Kalcium, Skåne
Photo: Kalcium

Kalcium, Skåne
Photo: Kalcium

Vineyard
Photo: Miriam Preis/imagebank.sweden.se

Farm2Table, Malmö
Photo: Farm2Table

Vyn, Skåne
Photo: Jimmy Linus