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Malmö, Sweden

When to visit

NOT BUSYJan0°8d rain
NOT BUSYFeb0°7d rain
NOT BUSYMar3°8d rain
MODERATEApr7°7d rain
MODERATEMay12°7d rainBEST
BUSYJun16°6d rainBEST
VERY BUSYJul18°6d rainBEST
VERY BUSYAug18°7d rainBEST
BUSYSep14°8d rainBEST
MODERATEOct9°9d rain
NOT BUSYNov4°9d rain
NOT BUSYDec1°8d rain

Attractions in Malmö, Sweden

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Day trips

Lund

17 km 10–15 min by train

Historic university town with cathedral and cobbled streets.

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Copenhagen (Denmark)

42 km 25–40 min by train (Øresund)

Capital with canals, Tivoli, museums and vibrant food scene.

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Helsingborg

65 km ≈1 hour by train

Coastal town with medieval castle and ferry links to Denmark.

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Ystad

50 km ≈45–55 min by train

Picturesque seaside town, medieval streets and Wallander sites.

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Falsterbo / Skanör

30 km ≈30–40 min by car or bus

Sandy beaches, birdwatching and charming fishing villages.

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Getting there

Train stations

Malmö Central Station (Malmö C)

Öresundståg, SJ regional/intercity, Pågatåg

Hyllie Station

Øresundståg (fast link to Copenhagen/CPH), local buses

Lund Central Station

Regional and intercity trains to Malmö and beyond

From CPH take the Øresund train to Malmö C (~25–35 min). Bus from MMX to Malmö C (~25–35 min).

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Useful information for Malmö, Sweden

Shopping locationsEmporia, Malmö Saluhall, Triangeln
Nightlife locationsLilla Torg, Möllevången, Västra Hamnen
Popular casual restaurantsMalmö Saluhall stalls, Cafés around Lilla Torg, Bistros in Möllevången
Popular fancy restaurantsBastard, Bloom in the Park, Sofiero (fine dining options)
Popular coffee shopsSlottsträdgårdens Kafé, Noir Kaffekultur, Lilla Kafferosteriet, Kaffebaren
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appBolt, Uber, Taxijakt, Taxi Kurir
Taxi price / km$2
Tourists / year1500000
Population350000
Mobile internet speed120 Mbps
Unemployment percentage7 %
Poverty percentage10 %
Average income / month$3500
Average cost of living / month$1800
Hotel price / night from$70
Beer price from$7
Coffee price from$3.5
Street food price from$6
Restaurant meal price from$15
Local currencySEK
Power plug typesC, F
ReligionsChristianity, Unaffiliated, Islam
Spoken languagesSwedish, English, Arabic
EthnicitiesSwedish, Other European, Middle Eastern, African
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density2000 /km²
Geographical area158 km²
Possible natural disastersStorms, Flooding, Cold waves
Dangerous animalsTicks, Moose (traffic hazard)
Locations for a nice walkRibersborg Beach, Kungsparken, Gamla Väster, Lilla Torg
Public transportationsBuses, Regional trains (Skånetrafiken), Öresund trains
AirlinesSAS, Norwegian, Ryanair, KLM
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations (MMR, DPT), COVID-19 up to date
Architecture typeModern Scandinavian, Historic brick, Functionalism
Average beer consumption per person / year45 l
Average wine consumption per person / year20 l
Tipping cultureNot required, round up or 5-10% for exceptional service
Coworking / day$20
Airbnb / month$1800
1BR rent / month$1100
Gym / month$40
Daily budget (backpacker)$50
Daily budget (mid-range)$120

Overview for Malmö, Sweden

English proficiencyVery good
Traffic safetyGood
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechVery good
Public transportationGood
HealthcareVery good
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityVery good
Crime safetyAverage
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelGood
CleanlinessVery good
Nature accessGood
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