How to Spend 24 Hours in Malmö, Sweden

We love Sweden so much; it's one of our favourite countries in Europe. Our first visit to Sweden was this past winter when we did a mystery roadtrip which my partner planned for me with my only clues being that I needed a suitcase full of winter clothes for ten days.

→ I documented the entire mystery roadtrip on reels; check it out on Instagram!

During that first visit, we drove north out of Germany and Denmark, crossing the Øresund Bridge into Sweden where we spent our first night in Halmstad on the west coast. From Halmstad, we drove to the IKEA Museum, before reaching our final destination of Stockholm where we rang in the New Year!

Wanting to see more of this fabulous country, we found a great flight deal on our way home from our holiday in Mallorca and flew via Malmö on Sweden's west coast before heading back home. We had stopped in Malmö when it was blanketed in snow in January so it was nice to come back and spend a day exploring more of the city.

I know we will continue to come back to Sweden for many years. Here is my guide to Malmö:

How to Get to Malmö

By ferry: A ferry also connects Denmark with Sweden, crossing between Helsingør and Helsingborg in just 20 minutes. From Helsingborg, it is a one-hour drive to Malmö.

By bus: The Flixbus connects Malmö directly with 85 other cities.

By train: A train station services Malmö with arrivals from Copenhagen (including directly from the airport), Sweden and further across Europe. Tickets can be booked with Örestundåg. We took a night train home from Malmö back to Germany. Night trains can be booked with Snälltåget.

How to Get Around Malmö

Malmö is a beautiful city on the west coast of Sweden. The old town area is easily walkable on foot. You might want to join a walking tour of Malmö to get a good insight from a local of the history and learn a bit more about the city. Locals often get around by bike and you'll see plenty locked up all over the city.

To reach the beaches or get elsewhere in the city, Malmö is connected with green city buses and yellow regional buses. Otherwise of course you can drive yourself around.

→ If you don't have your own car, you can rent one in Copenhagen or Malmö.

Where to Stay in Malmö

We got a few hours of rest at a beautiful hotel right in the old town. The Mayfair Tunneln is just steps from the Central Station and the old town. The hotel is in a renovated 14-century building in which Swedish royalty once stayed. My favourite room was the opulent library, lined wall-to-wall with books and rich paneling.

→ Book your stay at the Mayfair Tunneln.

Next time we visit Malmö, we'd also like to try out MJ's. Malmö is a popular city to visit in Sweden, so you'll find accommodation to suit any budget.

→ Check out other places to stay to suit your budget and accommodation type.

Where to Eat in Malmö

Best Things to Do in Malmö

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Jana Meerman

Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.

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