24 hours in Malmö
If you’re visiting Copenhagen, I would definitely recommend popping over to Malmö in Sweden. Or vice versa - you can find my Copenhagen guide here. We got got an early train out of Copenhagen central station early Sunday morning and returned Monday afternoon, which was the perfect amount of time for this little but beautiful city.
STAY- MJ’s
A fun and quirky boutique hotel located right in the heart of Malmö. A short walk from both the central train station and city centre. Large design focused bedrooms (may not be to everyone’s taste) but what really stands out is the most gorgeous atrium with ivy-laden Juliette balconies overlooking the restaurant below. We ended up having dinner here too which was excellent so even if you don’t end up staying here, it is worth popping in for a cocktail and bite to eat.
EAT
A·VO·KA·DO
A vegan friendly restaurant but is worth heading to whether you’re vegan or not, as the avocado on toast is was amazing! Great spot for breakfast and lunch.
It is worth noting that a lot of places are closed on a Sunday night (the night we were visiting) so check beforehand! With only 24 hours in Malmö, we didn’t have time to visit any other restaurants but were recommended:
Malmö Saluhall - we really wanted to visit here but arrived just as they were closing. The indoor market with lots of stalls and Hedvigsdal pizza is meant to be excellent.
Bastard - frequently recommended and right next to the hotel but typically closed on Sunday.
Smak - supposedly the best brunch in Malmö
What to Do
Shop
A ‘Scandinavian Life' Store’ full of lovely bits and bobs from homeware to clothing.
Södra Förstadsgatan 25, 211 43 Malmö, Sweden
2. AB Småland
H.E.A.V.E.N.
If I could only shop at one store for the rest of my life, this would definitely be up there. Full of beautiful homeware, clothing and general ‘lifestyle’ products. If I had the money and suitcase space, my home would be full of things from here. There is also a super cute cafe in here too.
Södra Förstadsgatan 25-27, 211 43 Malmö
Head to the Beach
According to google, there are 5 bathing places in Malmo, two with sand, one with a ‘great green area’ and two with wooden decks. We ended up heading to Ribersborgsstrand, a 3km stretch of sandy beach. While a little too cold to swim, it was good to sit and enjoy the fresh sea air. We also had a great view of the ‘Turning Torso’ a neo-futurist residential skyscraper and tallest building in Scandinavia.
Kungsparken
We stumbled across this park on the walk back from the beach and ended up being an unexpected highlight with a stunning array of flowers. Beautiful to walk through or bring a picnic in the summer months.
It is a small city and you can easily walk everywhere, so just set off and see where you end up!