The major sight in Malmö is without a shadow of a doubt the Malmöhus, the old city castle which houses a series of museums. Otherwise try the Form and Design Center or the Rooseum, they have good collections of modern art. Furthermore you can find an architectural housing exhibition  area (from the exhibition Bo01) on the westharbour. New ideas for living.

Getting There:
Malmo is a convenient stop on your way to or from Copenhagen. By train the crossing takes only 35 minutes and costs 85 SEK. It is also possible to drive a single journey costs 280 SEK but combination tickets are available to make it cheaper.

Trains connect Malmo to Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo as well as most of Sweden. Regional trains and buses are cheap and easy, day or month tickets can be purchased, Skanetrafiken is responsible for regional transportations.

Sights:
On the whole Malmö is interesting when it comes to architecture. In the culture quarters of St. Gertrud one finds the oldest half-timbered house in Malmö, "Thottska huset" built in 1558, and many other historically interesting buildings. The St. Petri church from the 13th century in Baltic Gothic style has a retable that is one of the largest ones in Europe.

The St. Petri church
The St. Petri church from the 13th century in Baltic Gothic style has a retable that is one of the largest ones in Europe.

Malmö Stortorg
Malmö Stortorg was Scandinavias largest square with market trading during the 16th century, and even today it gives a magnificent impression with its statue of king Karl X Gustaf, the townhall, the residence, hotel Kramer in French chateau style, the pharmacy Lejonet and Jörgen Kocks house from the same time.

Eating Out:
Food lovers have a lot to choose from in Malmö. There is a vast array of cosy local pubs and gourmet restaurants. During the summer Lilla torg is like a giant outdoor restaurant, full of cafés, restaurants and pubs. But all year round there is a multitude of restaurants available, serving everything from home cooking to exotic food.

Nightlife:
It is easy to find ones favourite spot with the right kind of music, and Malmö also has the advantage of being close to Copenhagen and the continent with its influenses in music and art. Everything from nightclubs as the legendary Slagthuset, Kulturbolaget or Star bar, to special jazz- and musiclubs and the Konserthuset with Malmö Symphony Orchestra, the choice is your´s!