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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 in Malmö
Slottsträdgården in Malmö, Skåne, consists of several different gardens and a popular café.
Photo: Helena Bergqvist

Slottsträdgården in Malmö
Photo: Helena Bergqvist

Folkets Park in Malmö
Photo: Malmö stad

Pildammsparken in Malmö
Photo: Malmö Turism

Ribersborgs Kallbadhus, Malmö
Photo: Werner Nystrand

Kayaking in Malmö
Photo: Apelöga

Summer at Torup castle, Skåne
Photo: Daniel Karlsson
Malmöhus Castle in Malmö
Malmöhus is the oldest renaissance castle in the Nordics. It's located in Malmö and is home to Malmö Art Museum.
Photo: Malmö Stad

Malmöhus Castle in Malmö
Photo: Malmö Stad

Turning Torso & Västra hamnen, Malmö
Photo: Pontus Ohlsson

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

Lund Cathedral, Skåne
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se

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

Ystad, Skåne
Photo: Frits Meyst/MeystPhoto.com/Tourism in Skåne
Restaurant Spill, Malmö
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the sustainable restaurant Spill in Malmö. The food are made mostly from produce that would otherwise be thrown away at.
Photo: Restaurang Spill

Restaurant Spill, Malmö
Photo: Restaurang Spill

Farm2Table, Malmö
Photo: Farm2Table

Farm2Table, Malmö
Photo: Farm2Table

Vyn, Skåne
Photo: Jimmy Linus