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Malmö is the capital of Skåne County in southwestern Sweden, a leading city in a region of more than 280,000 people. It's a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll through its urban atmosphere.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Malmö
Gateway airport
Malmö Sturup Airport
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Sights covered
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Malmö Castle

Museums & galleries

Malmö Castle

Malmö Castle is a Renaissance-style castle on Slottsholmen in Malmö, and the oldest surviving castle in Scandinavia. It now houses museums and an art gallery, making it well worth a visit.

Rosengård

Shopping & districts

Rosengård

Rosengård was a city district in central Malmö Municipality, Sweden, until it merged with Husie on 1 July 2013 to form Öster. In 2012 it had a population of 23,563 out of the municipality's 307,758, covering an area of 332 hectares.

Saint Peter's Church, Malmo

Temples & religious sites

Saint Peter's Church, Malmo

This 14th-century brick Gothic church stands in central Malmö. Regarded as one of Skåne's finest examples of Gothic architecture, it also features elegant late-medieval murals preserved inside.

Malmö Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Malmö Mosque

This mosque in the Fosie district of Malmö, Sweden, opened in 1984 and is the country's second-oldest mosque. A school run by the same organization stands right next door, making it a hub for the local community.

Malmö Art Museum

Museums & galleries

Malmö Art Museum

Housed within Malmö Castle in Sweden, this museum is considered one of the leading art museums in the Nordic region. The building itself, completed in 1937, adds to its appeal.

Malmö Opera

Culture & venues

Malmö Opera

Malmö Opera is an opera house in Malmö, Sweden. It is home to the resident Malmö Opera company, which stages a wide range of performances.

Malmö Konsthall

Museums & galleries

Malmö Konsthall

Malmö Konsthall is a contemporary art exhibition hall in central Malmö, Sweden. It is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, showcasing a wide range of contemporary art.

Saint John's Church

Temples & religious sites

Saint John's Church

This church near Triangeln in Malmö was designed in the Art Nouveau style by architect Axel Anderberg. Built between 1903 and 1907, it's known for its striking, distinctive facade.

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