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2 days in Malmö Day 2
Morning Wander through
the pleasant parks of central
Malmö, Sweden’s third Malmö, Slottsparken (p184)
city and its most ethnically and Kungsparken, strolling
diverse, is located just along their quaint canals. Make
across the strait from a special stop at Malmöhus
Denmark. It is a vibrant, (p184). An enormous 15th-
cosmopolitan centre. century structure surrounded
by a deep moat, this is the
• Arriving Malmö is served
by Sturup airport, located oldest Renaissance castle in
28 km (17 miles) to the east; Scandinavia and now houses
airport buses run from down- Malmö Museum (p184). Don’t
town Malmö around 30 times miss the 18th-century tower
a day. Malmö is also easily with original cannons.
reached from Copenhagen’s
airport, Kasturp, which is half Afternoon A short walk
an hour away by train. from Malmöhus stands
Malmöhus fortress, built in the 1500s and Kommendantshuset (p184),
surrounded by a deep moat a former storage building
Day 1 now used for temporary art
Continue to Liseberg Morning Head for the historic shows. Sneak a peek inside
musement park (p204) for centre, encircled by canals. for the latest exhibition, then
family fun and impressive The main square, Stortorget continue to Västra Hamnen
rides, including the biggest (p182), is surrounded by fine (Western Harbour) (p185),
roller-coaster in the Nordic buildings, several of which one of the city’s most recent
countries. The park offers are open to the public. Take in architectural developments.
plenty of dining and the impressive façades of This area is located right by
entertainment options. Rådhuset (p182) and Jörgen the sea, in the city’s former
Kocks Hus (p182), both of shipyard, and it is home to the
Day 2 which date back to the 16th impressive Turning Torso tower
Morning Spend a morning century, and Residenset (p185), completed in 2005. The
shopping in Nordstan (p303), (p182). Venture into Malmö’s building is mainly residential
one of the busiest malls; 12th-century cathedral St Petri and therefore not open to the
those who prefer independent Kyrka (p182) to admire the public, but it can be admired
stores can head to the quirky Renaissance altar, before from the outside. Complete
designer boutiques near stopping for coffee in Lilla Torg the afternoon with a leisurely
Kronhuset (p201) and the (p184), one of the city’s most stop at one of the seaside
craft shops in Kronhusbodarna charming squares. promenade bars or restaurants.
sheds (p201), Gothenburg’s
oldest buildings. Make a Afternoon Spend the To extend your trip…
lunchtime visit to the bustling afternoon discovering the art Spend a day in quaint
fish market, Feskekôrka (p205), collections at Moderna Museet Ystad (p186), enjoying its
where you can sample delicious (p182), which is housed inside medieval architecture.
West Coast fish and seafood. an old power station.
Afternoon Venture into
peaceful Slottsskogen (p208)
for an exploratory wander.
The park has some interesting
old cottages, and the azalea
valley is a must in springtime.
Stop at Naturhistoriska
museum (p208), Gothenburg’s
oldest museum, inside the
park, to see some of the
10 million exhibits.

To extend your trip…
Take a boat to Nya
Älvsborgs Fästning (p209), a
mid-17th-century fortress at
the mouth of the Göta Älv.
Malmö’s stunning Turning Torso lit up in colour

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