Malmö
Malmö is Sweden's third largest city with a population of about 352,000 (2021), and the capital of the province of Scania (Skåne) on the southern tip of the country. Malmö is a port city on the Öresund strait, facing Copenhagen on its other bank, with which it is connected by the Öresund bridge. Together, the two cities form a duopolis and a core of a larger Oresund region spanning parts of Denmark and Sweden.
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1998 Coffee Shop
Has good coffee. Also sells speciality coffee beans, t-shirts, jeans, and other items of clothing. Offers take-away and has a 1990s-inspired seating area. Friendly staff.
Fri-Sun 11:30-16:00
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Aras
Persian restaurant that serves authentic and succulent Persian kebabs on fluffy steamed basmati rice with butter, grilled tomato and raw onion on the side. Don't miss the salade Olivier, Russian salad-Persian style.
Around 60–100 kr
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Atmosfär
A splurge restaurant gone mid-range without compromising the food or service.
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Burritofriends
Supremely delicious, vegan-friendly, and highly customizable. The menu is just great, the ingredients are fresh. The service is friendly.
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Davidshall
Really good pizzas. Fantastic value for money, professional and efficient service, and delicious food.
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Davidshallstorg
A square with design shops, clothes stores and restaurants. The atmosphere here is posh, so the vibe is very different from Möllevångstorget's. There are similar shops on the nearby parts of Davidshallsgatan.
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Di Penco
An Italian lunch restaurant a short walk from "Triangeln". They serve delicious home made pasta with freshly baked ciabatta bread for only 65 kr.
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Elysée
Malmborgen
The main attraction is the all-you-can-eat bouillon fondue (259 kr per person, min. two persons). Choose between beef, pork or chicken with either potatoes or rice on the side. The salad bar is included to the price, but you may also just order the salad bar for 135 kr, all-you-can-eat (all prices as of May 2023). You may also order the reindeer filet.
Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30, Fri 17:00–23:30, Sat 16:00–23:30, Sun 15:00–22:00
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Emporia
A huge, very modern shopping centre with over 200 shops plus restaurants, in a quite unusually pleasing setting. The centre is right across the entrance to the Hyllie train station and even features a roof terrace with some nice views in good weather.
Daily 10:00-20:00, except for Midsommar, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
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Folkets park
People's Park
Park and entertainment venue in the central parts of Malmö. See the terrarium. Ride a pony. Sunbathe. Eat and drink.
Free entrance
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Foteviken Museum
In Höllviken, Vellinge municipality. A reconstruction of a Viking or early medieval village. This is a living museum, which means a number of people live as Vikings on site throughout the summer.
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Gamla Väster
Between Lilla Torget and Malmöhus. It is a quiet and sophisticated neighbourhood with lots of galleries, design shops and restaurants.
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Ganesha
Affordable, decent Indian food served in a canteen-style setting. A menu consists of 2 – 3 choices of vegetables or meat, along with sauce and rice; extras can be added.
Mon–Fri 11:30–20:00, Sat 12:00–20:00From 90 kr (mains)
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Gustav Adolfs torg
Surrounded on three sides by buildings containing shops and a McDonald's. At the centre of the square is a bus platform. A cemetery lies at the south side of the square, through which one can reach Slottsparken, a beautiful park that surrounds Malmöhus.
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Izakaya Koi
Not quite like a Tokyo tavern, but it still manages to attract visiting Japanese businessmen.
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Jalla Jalla
Well-known and popular falafel place. A normal falafel wrap costs 30 kr (Aug 2017).
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Jägersro Center
This shopping centre is the very oldest of its kind in Sweden. Lots of parking lots and good bus connections.
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Jägersro Hippodrome
Sweden's oldest horse race track with both flat racing (gallop) and harness racing. There are races all year, all weather, mostly around weekends and public holidays.
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Katrinetorp
Country manor with beautiful garden. Nice cafe and antique store.
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Korvhuset
Super delicious bratwurst and mashed potatoes. Very nice service.
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Lemongrass
A sophisticated place serving Asian crossover food to a well-to-do crowd. Mains 134–208 kr.
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Lilla torg
The place for socializing and dining, with various restaurants having outdoor tables around the edge of the square.
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Malmö City Pizzeria
Classic Swedish pizzeria. Amazing delicious pizza. Good value. Friendly service.
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Malmö Konsthall
Malmö Art Hall
Large art exhibition. Malmö Konsthall has specialised in contemporary art since it opened in 1975.
Free
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Malmö Stadsbibliotek
Malmö's public library
Browsing the shelves and admiring the building itself is a must for all architecture buffs and intellectuals.
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Mello Yello
A delicious mix of Swedish and European food. The best view and service is in the one located close to the Turning Torso and the beach (150 kr each).
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Metro
Another restaurant and bar for the local hipsters. They also have club nights. Mains 115–230 kr.
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Möllevångstorget
South of the city centre, has a bustling open-air market on weekends. The surrounding neighbourhood is full of inexpensive Asian and Middle Eastern shops, restaurants and grocery stores catering to the alternative side of the city, the immigrant population and people who are tired of mainstream commerce. The place to go to for inexpensive to moderate prices of beer.
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Nguyen's Sandwiches
Good place to get a spicy Vietnamese sandwich or a bowl of pho, the signature soup of Vietnamese cuisine. Authentic.
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Pildammsparken
Central park with woodlands, a lake, gardens, sculptures, and playgrounds. The park was part of the Baltic exhibition in 1914, and several of the buildings from this exhibition is still around, including an outdoor theatre. In the south, Pildammsparken connects to Stadionparken and The Stadium Area, filled with sports facilities.
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