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Malmö

Malmö is a harbor city at the Swedish end of the Öresund Bridge. It suits a relaxed city break with a castle, a waterfront district and a direct train to Copenhagen.

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Malmö is the main city of Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden, and the Swedish end of the Öresund Bridge. Copenhagen is a direct train ride away. You can base yourself in Malmö and visit Denmark for a day, or stay in Copenhagen and come over for the day. The old core sits near Malmöhus Castle and the harbor. Västra Hamnen, a former shipyard district, now has newer housing, parks and the Turning Torso tower.

A Malmö trip suits a city break or a slow weekend better than a long sightseeing list. Most sights are within walking distance, from the castle grounds to the harbor promenade. Late spring to early autumn is the best time for the waterfront and outdoor cafés. Plan two to three days, and add a day for Copenhagen if you want to see both cities.

Malmö in five

Carry valid ID on trains from DenmarkSwedish police can run border control on arrivals from Denmark. On the Öresund trains the check usually happens at Hyllie, the first Swedish station, so keep your passport or ID card at hand.UK travel advice: entry requirements
Buy the train ticket before you boardÖresundståg does not sell tickets on board. Machines stand at the Swedish stations and at Copenhagen Central and Copenhagen Airport, and app tickets must be activated before the original departure time.
Use Malmö Airport only when the flight fitsMalmö Airport is 30 km from the city, with an airport coach from Malmö C. Many visitors fly into Copenhagen Airport and take the Öresund train, which calls at the airport station.
Plan museum days around MondaysMalmö Museer, which holds the castle, the aquarium and the technology museum, is closed on Mondays outside school holidays and stays open until 19:00 on Thursdays.
Choose a base before you bookStay in Malmö for quiet evenings, the harbor and lower-key streets, or in Copenhagen for the bigger sights; the trains make either work.Malmö or Copenhagen

Things to do in Malmö

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Sight · MalmöVästra hamnen

Castle · MalmöMalmö CastleThe rooms do not follow one route, so choose the galleries you want before you start to avoid backtracking.

Church · MalmöSt. Peter's Church

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Need to know

Airport: Malmö Airport (MMX), 30 km out; Copenhagen Airport by train
Getting there: Öresund trains from Copenhagen and the airport; trains within Sweden
Getting around: Walk and cycle the center; Skånetrafiken buses and trains
Best base: Near Malmö C or Västra Hamnen
Time needed: 2 days

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JanuaryRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh3°Low0°Dark, damp
FebruaryRain12 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low1°Cold, gray
MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low1°Thaw
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh10°Low4°Spring
MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Long days
JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Harbor swims
JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warmest
AugustRain13 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Warm, lively
SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Mild, quieter
OctoberRain15 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Autumn
NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh8°Low5°Dark, wet
DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh5°Low2°Christmas lights

Average daily high and low in Malmö, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Sun9°7°6%Sunday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 6%.

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Day trips by train

Copenhagena direct train rideDenmark's capital by Öresund train, with ID at hand for the border check.Read the guide
Lundregional train from Malmö CA university city on the regional rail network in Skåne.
Ystadregional trainA Skåne coast town on the line toward Simrishamn.

Before you go to Malmö

Öresund and Skåne trainsCopenhagen, Lund and Gothenburg linksRead the guide

Hotels in MalmöFour bases comparedCheck availability

eSIM for Sweden and DenmarkOne plan across the bridgeRead the guide

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Rules for Malmö, checked

Arrivals from Denmark via the Öresund crossing and ferries from Denmark and Germany face border controls; carry valid ID.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Malmö Museer closes Mondays outside school holidays; Thursday to 19:00; combination ticket 100 SEK adult, under 20 free.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Öresundståg sells no tickets on board; app tickets must be activated before the train's original departure time.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Malmö guides

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Where to stayWhere to stay in Malmö: four bases, from the Old Town to the harborChecked Oct 4, 2026

Head to headMalmö or Copenhagen: which city should you sleep in?Checked Oct 4, 2026

ItineraryMalmö in 2 days: castle, Old Town, harbor and a rain planChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Malmö

Copenhagen

Denmark's capital, a direct train away

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Swedish west coast, reached by train

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Malmö FAQ

Is Malmö worth visiting or should you just see Copenhagen?

Malmö is worth one or two days for the castle, the harbor and a more relaxed pace. If you only have one day for the region, Copenhagen has the bigger sights, and Malmö suits an overnight.

Do you need a passport to go from Copenhagen to Malmö?

Carry valid ID. Swedish police can run border control on arrivals from Denmark, and on Öresund trains it usually takes place at Hyllie, the first Swedish station. Non-EU visitors also come under EES and the 90 in 180 rule.

How do you get from Copenhagen Airport to Malmö?

Take an Öresund train from the airport station. Ticket machines stand at Copenhagen Airport, and Öresundståg does not sell tickets on board, so buy before boarding or use an app.

Is Malmö Airport close to the city?

No. Swedavia says Malmö Airport is 30 km from Malmö, with a Flygbussarna coach from Malmö C. Copenhagen Airport by train is the alternative.

When are Malmö's museums closed?

Malmö Museer is closed on Mondays except during school holidays, and on 1 January, 1 May, Midsummer Eve and Day, and 24, 25 and 31 December. Thursday hours run to 19:00.