Malmo is the third largest city in Sweden located on the southeast coast of the country.A city in which the main way of moving the inhabitants is with the help of the bike because it is equipped with 410 km of tracks.
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The best months for good weather in Malmo are June, July, August and September
The coldest months are January and February
Tourist Attractions
The magnificent Oresund bridge (Øresundsbroen) is a 15 -minute drive from the center of Malmö.For decades in planning and famous worldwide since its opening in 1999, this spectacular bridge has gained additional infamy, being the central point of the successful drama in Denmark / Sweden, The Bridge.Those familiar with the series will instantly recognize the magnificent structure that now connects Sweden to Denmark and, in turn, the whole European continent.The initial portion is about eight kilometers in length to the artificial island of Peberholm.From there, it connects to a four -kilometer tunnel, built so that it has no impact on the entrance aircraft to the nearby Copenhagen airport.If you have the opportunity, take a journey over the bridge and through the tunnel to the neighbor of Sweden, Denmark.After all, a day or even an hour in Copenhagen is never wasted.
Meet the locals in Malmö with a slice of Swedish hospitality.This is your chance to mix with the Swedes behind the scenes.Locals share their homes and advise visitors to enjoy the tourist objectives, to make the most of shopping, to experience authentic Swedish food and to discover the hidden treasures that Malmö can offer.A meal with a local family includes two dishes, generally a main one, followed by the dessert, and then a conversation or, possibly, a walk, if the weather allows.A word for the wise: Be in time, the Swedes are extremely punctual, especially at the time.
A mandatory visit to any visitor, Malmö (Malmöhus) Castle hosts some of the main museums of the city inside its historical walls.These include Malmö Art Museum, The City Museum, The Natural History Museum, a small aquarium, and science and maritime house.Permanent exhibitions here present topics such as natural history, ocean and technology, and the museum houses several temporary exhibitions each year.Today, the restored castle Malmöhus transports visitors back to the sixteenth century.
Located near the central station, St. Peter's Church (St. Petri Kyrka) dates from the fourteenth century and is the oldest church in Malmo.This imposing gothic building is known for its impressive wooden picture, the largest piece in northern Europe and its funeral stones in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.other parts of the church before it is seen in the coming years.It is worthwhile to walk through this distinctive landmark to enjoy some of its rich medi environment.
Having hosting rotary exhibitions of national and international contemporary art, the Malmö Konsthall Art Gallery was opened in 1975 and has one of the largest exhibition halls in Europe.The building materials are light and simple: concrete, glass, wood and aluminum.Built from 550 domes, the ceiling in the gallery varies in height and incorporates a lot of natural light. In the result is a structure that is almost as interesting as the provocative exhibits.If you visit on a Sunday, you can enjoy an excellent brunch (a special favorite with the fashionable locals) at the Smak restaurant, which also serves lunch daily.The entrance to the museum is free.A bookstore is located on the spot.
Malmö is well-known for its beautiful urban parks.In the heart of the city, right next to Malmöhus Castle, Kungsparken (King Park) of 8.4 acres is the oldest park in Malmö.It was initially called the Oscar King Park after being opened in 1872 by the Swedish monarch and is inspired by the English gardens.The beautiful cast iron fountain in the center of the park dates from 1882 and was the first public art piece of the city.The attraction points are the windmill of the castle and the seasonal plantations, including colored vegetables and flowers, such as tulips, first and sweet peas.Do not miss the pegasus sculpture by Carl Milles, one of the most famous sculptors in Sweden. In about 20 minutes walk by Kungsparken, Pildammsparken is another city park, with over 10,000 flowers planted in "its flower alley" and a lot of duck ducks.It is particularly beautiful in the fall when the leaves change their colors. N6.The gallery of a
Malmö People's Park (Folkets Park) is a favorite destination for locals and visitors - especially for families with young children.For more than a century, people came here to relax.Among other tourist attractions, you will find a green area with ponds, a popular children's playground, minigolf and a skateboarding.The park also serves as a place of development for festivals and events.
Lilla Torg - literally translated as "Little Square" - is one of the busiest places in Malmö, regardless of the season.He is able to follow his legacy until the 1500s, with the establishment of a medi market here.Today is the best place in Malmö to enjoy a coffee, relax and look at people.Numerous cafes surrounded by vision at the city market are swirling side by side.They all serve a wide range of foods, from the traditional Swedish to Sushi.Lilla Torg is also famous for her picturesque houses of merchants or bourgeois dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
About 2.7 kilometers from the Malmö central station and easily accessible by bus or car is the most discussed building in southern Sweden.The first "twisted skyscraper" in the world and the tallest building in Scandinavia, the amazing Torso Torso is 190 meters high and combines residential, offices and conference spaces.The booklet of the contest for designing and constructing the Oresund bridge.The last -minute building lasted four years.Opened in 2005, it is provided with renewable energy produced locally.The views on the observation deck on the 49th floor are mandatory when in the area (upper floors, 53 and 54, are open to the public only on certain days - check the availability in advance or ask when you pick up the tickets).
Katrinetorp (Katrinetorp Landri) country house, located on the outskirts of Malmö, about 15 minutes by light car, is one of the best -preserved Empire (Herrgård) style mansion.Originally built in an idyllic location for one of the richest families in southern Sweden, the 19th-century house is surrounded by magnificent gardens.During the year, Katrinetorp hosts a harvest fair, a Christmas fair, various exhibitions and evening concerts.Guide tours are available in summer on certain days.
For an eight -minute light walk from St. Peter's Cathedral (St. Petri Kyrka), the Modernism Museum (Modern Museet Malmö) is known as a small piece of Stockholm in Malmö.The museum was opened in 2009 as a branch of Modern Museet (Stockholm), owned by the state, and also organizes courses and seminars.Installations include movie, photo, design and paintings.The entrance is free.After visiting the exhibitions, you can enjoy coffee or lunch in the cafe.
