On a summer Sunday, 29 June, with clear skies, warm breeze, and the perfect excuse to roll through the city – a Malmö City Skaters Söndagstur special, stretching a solid 27 km around Malmö’s scenic bike paths and urban charm. Joining us were our good neighbours from across the sound – 5 skaters of the Copenhagen inline club VRK. A wonderful mix of cross-border camaraderie, smooth asphalt, and ice cream breaks, made it an unforgettable ride.
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The sights on the map are listed below.
- Ribban – Kallbadhuset
“Where Malmö keeps its cool. Cold dips, hot saunas, and salty attitude since 1898.”
This open-air bathhouse is one of Sweden’s oldest and offers year-round nude bathing—yes, even in winter! - Västra Hamnen & Bo01
“Futuristic vibes meet sunset selfies. Malmö’s most ‘Instagrammed’ skyline.”
It’s Sweden’s first carbon-neutral district, built on a former shipyard. Housing 11,400+ residents over the age of 16. A young, well-educated community with many families, especially with preschoolers. Sustainable living. Sea breeze. Malmö’s city of tomorrow.
Launched during the 2001 European Housing Expo, Bo01 was the world’s first neighborhood powered entirely by renewable energy. Designed by urban planner Klas Tham, it transformed a former shipyard and industrial ruins into a liveable vision of sustainable urbanism. - Turning Torso
“A skyscraper doing yoga. It twisted its way into architecture history.”
At 190 meters, it’s the tallest building in Scandinavia. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it mimics a human body in motion—based on his sculpture ‘Twisting Torso.’ - Scaniabadet
“Where sunsets meet swimsuits. A sea breeze dream in Västra Hamnen.”
Built in 2005, Scaniabadet is a public bathing spot with wooden decks, ladders, and unbeatable Öresund views. It’s especially popular for summer swims, seaside strolls, and sunset pics with the Turning Torso in the background. - Sound Hills
“Where art meets acoustics. Malmö’s ear-shaped green landmark.”
These grassy mounds are part of an acoustic art installation designed to reflect sound like a natural amphitheatre. - Stapelbädden
“Skaters, climbers, dreamers—Malmö’s creative playground.”
Stapelbäddsparken is one of Europe’s largest skateparks, tucked beside former shipbuilding warehouses now reborn as hubs of street culture. - Gängtappen – The Bolt of Malmö
“Steel bones and sea breeze. Where Kockums once ruled the skyline.”
Designed by architect Paul Hedqvist and inaugurated in 1958, Gängtappen (nicknamed Kockumshuset) was once Sweden’s tallest office building at 65 meters. Its triangular shape and flexible interior walls made it a modern marvel of its time.
The building served as Kockums AB’s headquarters until 2015 and still stands tall in Västra Hamnen, now housing companies like Länsförsäkringar Skåne. - Kockums Wharf
“Steel, ships, and skyhooks. Malmö’s mighty past still echoes here.”
Once home to one of the world’s largest shipyards, Kockums built supertankers and submarines. The iconic Kockums Crane, towering at 140 meters, was a city landmark until it was sold to South Korea in 2002. - Malmö Live
“Music, design, and skyline dreams. Like a concert hall in a tuxedo.”
Opened in 2015, it houses the Malmö Symphony Orchestra, a luxury hotel, design-forward meeting spaces and a sky bar & restaurant at 25th floor.
- The Knotted Gun / Non Violence
“Peace with a twist. Malmö’s message to the world—don’t shoot, rethink.”
Created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in memory of John Lennon, this sculpture of a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot has become a global symbol of non-violence. One of many around the world, Malmö’s version quietly guards the area near the Central Station. - Malmö Central Station
“Where Malmö says hej and hejdå. A perfect mix of trains and Danish pastries.”
Dating back to 1856, Malmö Central is one of Sweden’s oldest working stations—linking history to modern-day commutes. - Raoul Wallenbergs Park
“Quiet strength in green surroundings. A space to remember courage.”
Named after Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of Jews during WWII, this leafy park is both a tranquil city escape and a tribute to human rights. Sculptures and plaques here honor his legacy of bravery and civil courage. - P-House Anna
“Concrete canvas and parking perks. Malmö’s most colorful garage.”
Besides offering rooftop views, this multi-level car park hosts Malmö’s largest legal graffiti wall, an ever-changing wall curated by street artists and embraced by the city—a living gallery for local expression. - City Hall
“Where decisions echo under copper spires. Malmö’s seat of power with architectural flair.”
Built in 1993, Malmö’s current city hall was designed by architects Marianne Dahlbäck and Göran Månsson. It blends classic Swedish materials with modern functionality and houses the municipal council chambers. - Möllevångstorget
“Fruit stands, falafel, and full-on vibes. Malmö’s cultural heart beats loudest here.”
Known simply as ‘Möllan,’ this buzzing square blends global flavors and local activism into one big urban picnic.
- Triangeln Station
“Bright lights, sleek lines, and fast connections beneath the city.”
Triangeln is Malmö’s central underground station, linking the city from north to south. Opened in 2010, it features separate entrances at St. Johannesgatan (south) and Södra Förstadsgatan (north), with direct trains to Copenhagen in under 40 minutes. - Malmö Konsthall & Points of View Sculpture
“Art so modern, it might just wink at you. Free entry, infinite ideas.”
One of Europe’s largest contemporary art spaces, filled with natural light and Nordic minimalism.
Points of View Sculpture. Created by British sculptor Tony Cragg, this abstract bronze sculpture stands in front of Malmö Konsthall. Titled Points of View, it plays with perspective—what seems chaotic from afar reveals symmetry up close. Much like Malmö itself, it’s all about seeing things from more than one angle. - Malmö Opera
“Drama, high notes, and stage flair. Malmö’s elegant opera house.”
Opened in 1944, it’s one of Sweden’s leading opera venues. - Pildammsparken & Margaretapaviljongen
“Where swans drift and summer lives.”
Pildammsparken, Malmö’s largest park, was originally built for the 1914 Baltic Exhibition. Its serene ponds once served as the city’s water supply. Nestled within is the Margaretapaviljongen, a historic pavilion named after Crown Princess Margareta.
Nearby, the Pildammsteatern hosts open-air performances every summer—a tradition since 1952 - Malmö Stadion – Old & New
“From World Cup kicks to local pride. Malmö’s football pulse lives here.”
The 1958 stadium hosted Pele and is now getting demolished. The new one keeps the roar alive with MFF home games and concerts. - Kroksbäck Skatepark
“Kickflips and wall runs. Urban sport meets Malmö’s wild side.”
The skatepark was built in 2016 for the Vans Park Series World Championship final. Designed for advanced bowl skating, it helped cement Malmö’s reputation as one of the most skate-friendly cities in the world - Holma Hills
“Cityscape views and wildflowers. Feels like Malmö’s secret rooftop.”
Built on a reclaimed landfill, this green haven offers walking paths, meadows, and skyline photo ops. - Malmö Mässan
“Where big ideas gather. From LEGO shows to tech wonders.”
This modern expo center hosts everything from comic cons to climate summits. - Mother Statue
“Bronze, boldness, and becoming.”
Created by Swedish artist Charlotte Gyllenhammar. This striking 10-ton bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2014 and stands as a powerful symbol of emergence and vitality—depicting a monumental female figure rising from the earth, water cascading from her mouth. - Emporia Shopping mall
“Shopping mall with altitude. Gardens on top, deals down below.”
Emporia isn’t just a shopping mall—it’s a visual experience. Its two grand entrances, the golden-hued Amber Entrance and the deep-blue Water Entrance, reflect Malmö’s elemental ties to nature. With more than 200 shops, restaurants, and a rooftop park spanning 27,000 m², it’s a modern maze of design, dining, and discovery – all connected by Sweden’s most colorful escalators. - Malmö Arena
“Skate by, hear the roar. Hockey, concerts, and Eurovision glitz.”
Home of the Malmö Redhawks and hosted Eurovision 2013 and 2024. If Malmö had a heartbeat, you’d hear it echo here.
Skajbar at Hyllie Hotel – 85 meters above sea level at Malmö’s largest skybar. Located on the 16th floor of Malmö Arena Hotel, Skajbar offers panoramic views of the city and the Öresund Bridge, - Hyllie Water Tower
“The concrete donut in the sky. Quirky and iconic.”
Built in 1973, its 10,200m³ reservoir lights up nightly with ever-changing LED art.
And no, there is not a restaurant at the top. - Hyllie station & Citytunnel
“Fast trains, big dreams. Malmö’s southern gateway on the rise.”
Opened in 2010, Citytunneln is a 17 km rail link that connects Malmö Central Station with Triangeln and Hyllie, allowing trains to bypass the old above-ground bottlenecks. A key piece of the Öresund connection, it cut travel time between Sweden and Denmark and brought Malmö closer to the world—literally and figuratively. Most of the tunnel runs beneath the city, making cross-border commuting smooth, fast, and weatherproof. - Kalkbrottet
“Fossils, falcons, and Malmö’s secret canyon.”
This limestone quarry dates back to 1866 but holds fossils from 65 million years ago. Now a protected nature reserve with over 2,000 species—including green toads and peregrine falcons.
Twist: Its cement helped build Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue… or so the story goes. - Lernacken & Luftkastellet – Sunset Watchpoint
“Last light over Öresund. Where city edges meet endless skies.”
Lernacken marks the dramatic point where Malmö gives way to sea and sky, just before the Öresund Bridge stretches into the horizon. Nestled here is Luftkastellet—a striking modernist venue known for weddings, events, and jaw-dropping views. It’s one of the best sunset spots in the region, where golden hour bathes both bridge and sea in Nordic calm. On quiet evenings, it feels like standing at the edge of Scandinavia. - Öresundsbron
“Steel, sea, and seamless travel. Where Malmö meets the world.”
Opened on 1 July 2000, the Öresund Bridge stretches 15.9 km and connects Malmö, Sweden to Copenhagen, Denmark via both road and rail. It’s Europe’s longest combined bridge-tunnel structure, transitioning into the Tunnel via the man-made island Peberholm.
Bonus: The bridge carries around 20,000 vehicles and 75,000 passengers daily, and was built without a single taxpayer krona—funded entirely by tolls. - Sibbarp Beach
“Chill meets coast here.”
Close to the Öresund Bridge, Sibbarp is where locals gather for barbecues, casual swims, and quiet sunsets. With grassy knolls, sandy patches, and long bathing jetties, it blends beachy chill with coastal charm. On a clear day, you can spot Copenhagen winking across the strait. - Limhamns Småbåtshamn
“A peaceful harbor with over 1,000 berths, nestled in Malmö’s southwest.”
Views of Öresund Bridge and easy access to beaches and bike paths. Classic seaside charm just minutes from the city buzz. - Ribersborg Beach
“Nothing says Malmö summer like a day at Ribersborg Beach.”
Ribersborg – or “Ribban” as locals fondly call it – stretches more than 1.5 kilometers along the Öresund coast, just minutes from downtown. With its mix of cold baths, dog beach, nude bathing spots, outdoor gyms, and wide lawns for lounging, it’s a lively blend of leisure and activity. In the warmer months, Ribban pulses with barbecues, salsa beats, and sun-seeking crowds, all framed by views of the iconic Turning Torso and seaside breeze.
