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Malmö is Swedens third largest city and a historic west coast port dating from the 13th century. It has a fascinating history and was part of Denmark up until 1658, when the Treaty of Roskilde incorporated the province of Skåne into Sweden. Reminders of its Danish heritage are Malmöhus Castle, the Town Hall, and the Stortorget, plus several homes of rich burghers. Today, Malmö is a good base for exploring the ancient castles and nearby manor.

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Key Attractions

There is plenty to see in Malmö and a good starting point is the Rådhuset (Town Hall), which dates from 1546 but was restored in the 1860s. Malmöhus Castle was at one time a prison but now contains the City Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Aquarium and Tropicarium, and the Konstmuseet.

Nearby, the Kommendanthuset is a military museum with exhibits of military artefacts and equipment. Also of interest is the Teknik-Och Sjöfartsmuseet (Museum of Technology), which has an educational childrens department. St Petri (St Peters Church) dates from the 14th century, when Malmö was under the control of the Hanseatic League and retains its original artwork. Another worthwhile attraction is Rooseum, a magnificent art museum with a focus on Nordic art.

Out and About

Between Malmö and Ystad, you’ll find the charming Svaneholm, which was founded in 1530 as a fortress but later partially converted into an Italian-style palace. Today, inside is a museum of paintings, furnishings, and tools dating primarily from the 18th and 19th centuries. Less than an hour by ferry, the amazing city of Copenhagen provides plenty of sights and a throbbing night scene.

Leisure Options

Lilla Torg is the city’s most delightful square, appealingly lined with cobblestones and offering an array of cafés and handicraft shops. For many centuries this was the open-air marketplace of Malmö, and today a covered market stands here offering an assortment of goods, including jewellery. The Malmö Festival is held annually in August, providing plenty of live entertainment, a crayfish party and a large fireworks display.

Safety

Be alert for pickpockets when visiting Malmö, especially at night around the busy bar areas. Tourists are always more susceptible when in an unfamiliar environment. Driving is also a potential hazard and travellers should remain vigilant. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Malmo

May and June are delightful months to visit, the weather is comfortable, the fields are full of flowers and you’ll beat the rush of tourists. The high season for tourists is July and August. The last half of August is better as it still has the summer weather but far fewer crowds.

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