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Welcome to Malmö
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Cruise destination Malmö benefits from being part of the largest Baltic/Nordic Portoperator for Cruise. Expertise from Copenhagen and Visby makes it part of a +300 Annual Cruise operation. Vessels calling get the full effect of this expertise. Malmö is Sweden’s 3rd largest city and has just the right size for a chilled and friendly atmosphere while being large enough to boast all the cultural life and attractions of a big city. Eco-friendly stores and cafés abound in the idyllic and lively city center, a beautiful mix of cobbled squares, vast pedestrian streets, pretty canals, and leafy parks. The music and art scenes are thriving, and Malmö also prides itself on its multi-cultural ambiance – as well as some of Sweden’s very best restaurants.
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Useful information
Language
Swedish but In general swedes speak English extremely well, and some even German and French.
Distance from pier to city center
By walk:
Frihamnskajen 602-604: 1 km Krankaj 0031: 1 km
Driving 2 km from both ports
Transportation to/from airport
Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is only 20 minutes away by train from downtown Malmö. Trains run round the clock. www.skanetrafiken.se Malmö Sturup Airport is 40 minutes from downtown Malmö by airport shuttle. www.flygbussarna.se
Currency
Swedish Krona SEK
Population
351 000, Sweden's third largest city
Transport to/from city center
15-20 minutes walk and 5 minutes by taxi
City map
https://malmo.se/download/18.d3f124617dc89536861648/1642162451283/malmo_citykarta.pdf
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Port information
Berthing policy: Information available here
Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 32 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
4,20 SEK/GTPassenger dues (Currency/PAX)
5,40 SEK/PAX in and out againServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
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Selected attractions
Malmö has a lot to offer, no matter if you are the typical city dweller or the outdoorsy type. Explore the multicultural area of Möllevången with its international food, enjoy the shopping along the pedestrian street of Södergatan and the Old Town or head down to the sustainable area of The Western Harbour with it’s beautiful ocean view.
Malmöhus Castle
Oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. Located in a leafy parkland right at the heart of Malmö.
The West Harbour Area
A frontrunner of environmental city planning, this eco-friendly, architecturally adventurous area is the pride of Malmö. Västra Hamnen, or ‘The Western Harbour’ in English, is a sustainable neighbourhood with it’s famous Turning Torso building for stunning views of the city beach and Oresund bridge.
Turning Torso
Santiago Calatrava’s impressive, twisting skyscraper masterpiece is the architectural iconic signature of Malmö.
Lilla Torg
Lilla torg means ‘the little square’ and this is exactly what it is. Some of the oldest building in Malmö are located here and you can enjoy the view while sitting down with a drink at one of the many open-air cafés
The Museum of Modern Art
One of Europe´s leading museums of contemporary art. Moderna Museet Malmö is a high-quality museum with an independent exhibition program. Here you can see art from the most important contemporary artists form the 20th century onwards.The museum is a converted Power station, one of Sweden’s most beautiful. Address: Ola Billgrens plats 2-4, www.modernamuseet.se/malmo.
Slottsträdgården /Slottsparken
Located just behind Malmöhus Castle you find Slottsträdgården, which is a beautiful little garden, and Slotssparken where you can enjoy a walk or a picnic in the leafy surroundings. The city canal also runs through the park so if you want to be real active, rent a paddle boat or a kayak and go through the park.
Möllevången
Möllevången (or Möllan, as the locals say) is the city’s popular multicultural area. Here you’ll find the square called Möllevångstorget that has a lively and very popular fruit and vegetable market and around Möllan there is plenty of restaurants, bars and various types of international shops
Exciting extras
Malmö is a mix of cultures and offers a diverse selection of cultural attractions, such as the new Moderna Museet Malmö, the lavish light that floods Malmö Konsthalls bright architecture and the broad modern and renaissance collection of Malmö Museer. Old meets new in this diverse and atmospheric Swedish city. Modern great architecture meets picturesque city parks, culinary highlights in varied restaurants ranging from Michelin starred to street food from alll around the world. A broad selection of cultural events in music, theatre and much more offers something for everyone.
Rundan
Boat trip that takes you along Malmö’s canals. The very best way to explore
the city.
Casino Cosmopol
Malmö's international casino is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Slottsparken. The casino offers a poker room, a restaurant & a bar, a sport zone. If you want the ultimate gaming experience then we offer a choice between 29 tables and more than 240 slot machines.
https://www.casinocosmopol.se/en/malmo
Ribersborg Beach
Ribersborg’s 1898 bath establishment is a local favourite, open for sauna and swimming in the sea – all year. Located right by the beach in Malmö you find the outdoor bathing house Ribersborgs kallbadhus. All year round, this is where both locals and visitors experience cold water bathing and sauna - a beloved tradition in Malmö and in Sweden.
Slottsträdgården
Swedes love cinnamon buns, sample the best in Slottsträdgården café, right next to renaissance castle Malmöhus.
Saluhallen, Indoor food market
Malmö Saluhall is the obvious destination for anyone who loves quality produce and delicious food.
Rent a bike
The best way to explore Malmö is by bike! Malmö provide you with over 500 km of cykel paths. You will find cycle paths cross the city, from the beautiful beaches of Klagshamn in the south to the banks of the Sege river in the north of the city
Book a boat
Sightseeing on the canals. Drive your own electrical boat on the canal. Luxurious boats for up to 12 people and space for picnic.
http://bookaboat.se/en/
Disgusting Food Museum
At the Disgusting Food Museum, visitors can smell and taste delicacies from all over the
world. Some of the 80 exhibited foods are: frog smoothies from Peru, maggot cheese from
Sardinia, the notoriously smelly fruit Durian from Thailand. Also included is Swedish
surströmming - the infamous putrid herring. https://disgustingfoodmuseum.com/
Funnys adventure
Malmö is the proud home to a new family attraction called Funny’s äventyr (Funny’s Adventure). The idea is to immerse the little ones – the recommended ages are between 3 and 12 – and their parents in a world populated by the characters from their favourite fairy tales and children’s books. The indoor theme park is include interactive exhibitions, theatre shows in multiple languages and a ‘fairytale merry-go-round' which lets visitors get close to fairy tale sets complete with lighting and voices - onboard a bumblebee! Funny’s äventyr will feature interactive exhibition areas dedicated to popular children’s fiction characters such as Pettson and Findus, Alfie Atkins, Halvdan the Viking and the Moomins.
Funny’s äventyr is located in connection with the Mobilia Shopping Centre
Events
11 Aug
2023
18 Aug
2023
Malmö Festivalen
Place:
Category: Other
Street festival with music, concert, performances, food and lot´s more
Varied Shore Excurions
CLASSIC & POPULAR
Malmö by Bus
Discover the history and future
of Malmö by bus. The City Hall,
eco-friendly area Västra Hamnen,
Turning Torso, Malmöhus Castle and
the Oresound bridge.
Malmö & Lund
Combine Malmö with ancient university
town Lund. Picturesque city centre,
famous Lund Cathedral, one of the
world’s oldest outdoor museums:
Kulturen.
Malmö & the Castles of Scania
Malmö is situated in the beautiful
County of Scania, famous for rolling
hills and castles, e.g. Katrinetorp, Torup,
Svaneholm, Bosjökloster Castles.
Malmö & Golf
Scania has the most golf courses per
square mile in Sweden! Enjoy a game
at one of the superb local courses, like
PGA of Sweden or Barsebäck.
Sightseeing by Canal boat Rundan
Boat sightseeing in Malmö , can be done in combination of Malmö by bus
NEW & ADVENTUROUS
A Slice of Swedish Hospitality
This is truly unique: Dine in a real Life Malmö home, have a chat with locals.
You don’t get any closer to the Malmö vibe.
Food and tasting tour in the heart of Scandinavian Cuisine
Taste the world in Malmö! Stroll the streets and experience genuine Swedish cooking alongside tastes from various countries and cultures. By walk, bike or bus.
Torup Castle
The best preserved renaissance castle in the Scandinavia! Located just outside Malmö in the beautiful beech forest
Matkaravan / Food karavan
We provide guided walking food tours to the flavors of Malmö, Skåne and all the exiting specialties from the wide array of international food stores that line the streets of Sweden’s most multicultural town.
More information see: http://matkaravan.se/information-in-english/
Absolut Home
One hours driving from Malmö, will you find the home of one of Swedens most famous brand Absolut Vodka. Learn more how the famous vodka is made. From seed to an Absolut bottle. A walk through the process for one of the worlds most sustainable distillation processes.
https://www.absoluthome.com/en-EN
Tour with Tesla / Malmö in 30 minutes
Are you short on time? Then this is the tour for you! This is a unique taxi ride through the city to our most famous attractions. You'll be accompanied by an audio-guide which will take you through each location. The audio-guide is recorded by a local certified guide. What are you waiting for? Get going!
A private tour with a driver in a Tesla car that pick you up outside your hotel .
What's Included
30-Minute Tesla Ride,10 points of interest, Audio-guide,Photo-stop x2 and Map
Kayaking in Malmö
Enjoy the natur kayaking or paddeling along the coast or in the canal along Malmö's skyline. We practice mindfulness paddling softly along the coast, finding both inner and outer balance. No previous experience needed.
Visit a local Wineyard
Just outside Malmö , can you find the local vineyard Hällåkra. Walk through the vine yard and taste Organic wines with Scandinavian taste.
Sustainable tours of Malmö
Malmö by bike
Malmö is one of the world bike friendly cities. With over 500 km of cycle paths, it´s easy to get around.
BOTILDENBORG – URBAN FARMING
As the social gastronomy hub of the nordics, Botildenborg uses food and farming as tools to create a welcoming and extraordinary place for visitors drawn to gastronomic experiences that revolve around social and environmental sustainability. The food is harvested fresh by the farmer Saba only minutes before it’s served on shared plates presented by the creative chef. Botildenborg works with a lot of different projects and tries to contribute to the integration in Swedish society.
At Botildenborg you can enjoy a tour in the Urban farming garden and a Swedish: " Fika ", ( coffee and cake) or a nice lunch with homegrown vegetables harvested the same day you eat them
Bike tour inkl Swedish fika at the bridge
A Bike tour to the bridge and enjoy a nice Swedish fika ( coffee break with sweets)
Contacts
Malmö Tourism
Marie Åkesson
Project manager Cruise
Copenhagen Malmö Port AB
Lennart Viðbjørg
Project Coordinator