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Malmo is the third largest city in Sweden, located in the southern province of Scania. As the commercial center of southern Sweden, Malmo is an international and forward-looking city with strong connections to continental Europe.

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Highlights of Malmo

Founded in the late 12th century, Malmo originally belonged to Denmark before becoming part of Sweden. Today, the city combines historic roots with modern architecture, sustainable urban development and a vibrant cultural life.

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Day excursions from Malmo

 

Copenhagen

Copenhagen

Make a day excursion to Copenhagen, only 35 minutes by train from Malmo. Cross the new built Oresunds bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark, across the Oresund straight. Copenhagen, “merchant harbour”, was founded more than 1000 years ago, as a trading centre. The world famous amusement park Tivoli, attracts millions of visitors every year. Stroll along “stroget”, one of the oldest and longest pedestrian streets in the world.

Have a drink at Copenhagen’s longest bar, the Nyhavn bar and restaurant area. The Christianborg Castle houses the parliament of Denmark. The Amalienborg Castle is the residence of the Danish Royal family. At Rosenborg Castle the crown jewels are exhibited. The world famous statue, “The little Mermaid”, is inspired by fairy tell of H.C. Andersen.

Foteviken Viking Village

Experience the everyday life of the Vikings, at Foteviken Viking Village, about 15 km south of Malmo. Craftsmen show how weapons and tools were made. Women are weaving and preparing food. Maybe you would like to try some Viking games? Foteviken Viking Village is a great experience for the whole family.

Ystad and south east Scania

Nowhere else in Sweden you find so many half-timbered houses as in Ystad. Many craftsmen and art galleries have their workshops and exhibitions in them today. The Grabrodra Monastery is considered to be the preserved in Sweden. From the tower of the St. Maria Church the watchman is blowing his horn every night to proclaim that all is well in town. Recently Ystad has become famous through the criminal novels about the police superintendent Wallander, by Henning Mankell. Not far from Ystad, at the Osterlen rolling landscape, the only preserved knight fortress in Scandinavia, Glimmingehus, is located. At Kaseberga is the remarkable ship barrow, “Ales stenar (stones)”, dating from the iron age.

Soederasen National Park

This is a lovely recreation area, offering wonderful walking paths and stunning views.
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