Points of interest in Malmö – from the Central Station to the Malmö Exhibition & Convention Center

On a walk from the centre of Malmö to the Malmö Exhibition & Convention Center, you'll discover many of the city's attractions. You'll see every thing from lively outdoor cafes and restaurants and Renaissance buildings to spectacular architecture and verdant parks. Let's begin our walk at Stortorget (Great Square), a stone's throw from Malmö Central Station.

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Lilla Torg
Constructed in 1592 as a market square, Lilla Torg (Little Square) is today Malmö's most charming square, and featuring large outdoor restaurants and a wonderful spirit that continues into the wee hours. In the winter, you'll even find a skating rink right in the middle of the square. Just off the square, there's an indoor market offering an abundance of cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy culinary treats from all over the world. The southern part of the square includes the Hedmanskagården complex, which houses the form/design centre. Here you'll experience textile, furniture and art handicraft design, and much more.

Municipal Library
At the entrance to Slottsparken (Castle Park) you'll find the Malmö Municipal Library, which consists of two connected buildings. The new part is called "the Calendar of Light," and was opened in 1997. The older part was built in 1899. This is one of the most modern libraries in Sweden.

Kungsparken & Stadsparken
Kungsparken (King's Park), a park made for strolling, was opened in 1872 by King Oscar II, and is Malmö's oldest park. It features a host of exotic trees, and a restaurant pavilion built in 1912, which now hosts Malmö's only casino.

Slottsträdgården (Castle Gardens)
Immediately behind Malmöhus Castle, and next to (Kungsparken), you'll find Castle Gardens, an ecological garden, where you can buy plants, cuttings and freshly harvested vegetables. You can also have coffee in what's probably Malmö's most enjoyable cafe, where you can choose to sit outside, or in the adjacent greenhouse.

Malmöhus Castle
The oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia was first built back in 1436 during the reign of Erik of Pomerania. During its glory days, the castle was often used as a royal residence. In the 18th century, the fortress became obsolete, and served instead as a prison until 1914. In 1937, the Malmö Museum dedicated its new facilities in the castle building, which today houses part of the Museum's collections.

Västra Hamnen (Western Harbour)
Malmö's new neighbourhood offers exciting and varied architecture, park areas, a seafront promenade, bathing, a view of the Öresund and, the latest attraction, Turning Torso. Västra Hamnen was previously an industrial area. Today, this neighbourhood hosts IT and telecom companies, as well as Malmö University. The Malmö Exhibition & Convention Center is located in the middle of this area.

Turning Torso
This spectacular building, designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatravas, was completed in the autumn of 2005. Turning Torso consists of nine cubes with a total of 54 storeys, and a twist of 90°. The 190 metre building is Sweden's tallest, and depicts a human body in a twisting motion. The inspiration for this building is Calatravas' sculpture "Twisting Torso."

Ribersborg and Kallbadhuset
Sandy Ribersborg beach, or "Ribban" as the locals call it, is described as the Copacabana of Malmö. This man-made sandy beach is located only a stone's throw from Västra Hamnen, and within walking distance from the centre of Malmö. The beach features shallow water and wonderful park areas for play, picnics or sport activities.
The lovely Kallbadhuset (Cool Bathhouse), built in 1898, is a popular destination for visitors who enjoy the saltwater swimming and the wood-heated sauna, all year round.