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The 8-km (5-mile) long Öresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark, carrying a motorway and railway line
examples on display. Among 1956. The Limhamn Museum Sweden, southwest of Malmö,
the exhibits is the delta-winged Society runs various events at and the 4-km (2.5-mile) long
fighter plane J35 Draken from Midsummer and Christmas. Danish artificial island of
the 1960s. The technically Another fascinating sight is Peberholm, south of Saltholm.
curious can satisfy their urge to the disused limestone quarry, The highest part rests on four
experiment in the kunskapstivoli a huge gaping hole that is pylons, 204 m (670 ft) tall and
interactive test lab. now a nature reserve. the roadway is around 30 m
The museum also covers the (100 ft) wide. The E20 runs
industrial and seafaring history J The Öresund Bridge along the upper level with a
of Skåne. Here, the star exhibits E20. 6 km (3 miles) SW of the centre. railway along the lower level.
include experiencing the U3 The idea of a bridge between It is the longest cable-stayed
submarine and the steam Sweden and Denmark had bridge to carry both a railway
launch Schebo. For those who been discussed for more than and motorway.
have never been in a submarine, 100 years, but it was only in On the west side of
it is an opportunity not to be 1991 that both countries Peberholm the link plunges
missed. This exhibit is very agreed on how and where into a 4-km (2.5-mile) long
popular with children. this dream could be realized. tunnel leading to Copenhagen’s
The shipbuilding and Opened in July 2000, the international airport. The
shipping industry and the Öresund Bridge is 8-km (5-mile) journey by train from Malmö to
development of the ports from long linking Lernacken in Copenhagen takes 35 minutes.
the 17th century onwards are
highlighted, as is ferry traffic,
so vital to Skåne. There is also The Öresund Region
an interactive knowledge park, As part of the EU’s vision for a Europe without borders, the Öresund
where you can do your own Region project aims to integrate southern Skåne in Sweden with the
science experiments. area around Copenhagen in Denmark, allowing people to cross from
one country to another without restrictions. The construction of the
P Limhamn Öresund Bridge and tunnel has brought with it enormous benefits
5 km (3 miles) SW of the centre. for Malmö. It has made the region considerably more attractive to
n Malmö Tourist Office, business, cultural exchanges between the two countries are easier
040-34 12 00.  and the improved communications have brought more visitors.
On the southern edge of Architect Santiago Calatrava’s
stunning Turning Torso tower,
Malmö lies Limhamn, a in the Western Harbour, is an
shipping port for lime since expression of the region’s faith in
the 16th century. Nowadays the future. Completed in 2005,
Limhamn is home to one of the 190 m (623 ft) sculptural
southern Sweden’s largest high rise consists of nine cubes
marinas, with spectacular twisting skyward. The Western
views over the Öresund Bridge. Harbour waterfront, which has
One of Limhamn’s sights is developed into a residential
the early-19th century small, area with offices and services,
blue Soldat-torpet (soldier’s is internationally recognized
house), which shows how as a model for sustainable The Turning Torso building soaring
soldiers used to live. The urban regeneration. 190 m (623 ft) high
cottage was inhabited until

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