When you are travelling in Scandinavia, a one day trip to Malmö from Copenhagen is really easy and cheap. In fact, it only takes one hour to switch countries, so why should we deprive ourselves ? In this travel blog, we will tell you why you should visit Malmö and what to see in Malmö in one day.
How to visit Malmö from Copenhagen ?
The cheapest and easiest way to get to do a trip Copenhagen Malmö is to take a coach. After visiting its beautiful neighbor Copenhagen, book your coach ticket and start your one one day adventure. The journey is beautiful as well : buses drive on the famous and stunning Øresund Bridge, which links Denmark & Sweden in our hour for around 5€.
Why visit Malmö?
Malmö is the third biggest city of Sweden, after Stockholm and Gothenburg. The city is home to some of the nicest Swedish people, it has loads of medieval castles, shopping opportunities and also eco friendly streets. For your trip to Malmö, I’d advise you to take a bus during the day to enjoy the view offered by this bridge.
Where to stay in Malmö?
Malmö has many accommodation options, but let’s face it : it matches the norwegian prices. Depending on your budget and type of trip, like solo travel, romantic getaway or family holidays, here are three good options :
- HOTEL N Hostel Malmö City : this hotel is ideally located right in the heart of the city center so everything will be within walking distance. It offers single rooms with breakfast for $67 USD (58€), but also double room and family rooms.
- Studio Apartment 7Heaven : a brand new and cozy 35 m² appartement with two bedrooms. It is located in the Oster district of Malmö, at 5 kilometers from the city center. The studio has a private garden and costs $67 USD (58€) per night.
- Story Hotel Studio Malmo : a modern and aesthetically pleasing hotel with an amazing view on the city. All rooms have views either on the city or on Öresundsbron and the ocean. They have a rooftop terrace with a restaurant and bar, where the free breakfast is served. The double rooms start at $188 USD (163€) per night.
Malmö one day pass : is it worth it?
It depends if you like walking and where your hotel is located. We chose not to buy the one day ticket Malmö to save money because everything was at a walkable distance from our place. However, if you stay a bit further, you might want to take the one day pass as it covers unlimited trips and costs $7 USD (6€).
Is it safe to visit Malmö Sweden?
Absolutely, if you are using common sense : avoid remote areas at night when you are alone, just like most big european cities. It’s very safe to walk in the city center at night even for a solo female traveler.
Malmö Trip Cost
What about your Malmö trip budget? If you’re travelling on a budget and want to visit Malmö in one day, it’s doable to spend only $29 USD (25€) per day, without counting the accommodation.
So now, if you’re still wondering : “is it worth to visit Malmö?”, let us give you reasons to visit Malmö.
Visit Malmö : What to do in Malmö one day?
You can start your day off with a walk at the beach of the North Sea, where there are very gorgeous piers.
Turning Torso
If you walk along the coast towards the city center, you’ll run straight into an eco friendly neighborhood and visit Turning Torso Malmö. This neighborhood is also home to a wake park and some other futuristic buildings.
The Turning Torso is definitely a must see in Malmö. It is a neo futurism residential skyscraper in Sweden and the tallest building in Scandinavia. Its particularity is in its name : it’s turning from head to toe.
Turning Torso in Malmo 
Neo Futurism Buildings in Malmo
Non Violence Bronze Sculpture Malmö
Another Malmö must visit : the Non Violence Bronze Sculpture, which is one of the places to visit near Malmö Central Station. As you can see, it represents a gun with a knotted barrel and the muzzle pointing upwards. The Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd made it after the singer songwriter and peace activist John Lennon was murdered.
Where to eat in Malmö ?
There’s a large choice of restaurants downtown. When you visit Malmö in one day, you’ll struggle to choose only one restaurant. We chose the american TGIF, aka Thanks God It’s Friday. The meals were around 100 KR, which is around $11.5 USD (10€) for a full meal, soda and coffee.
Where to go shopping in Malmö?
For the afternoon, you can walk to the main shopping area, Sodergatan Street. There’s a lot to see and you’ll be able to find known brands such as H&M, Weekdays, Zara, but also some other local shops of clothes or typical home decor.
There are many cute scandinavian home decor shops and you can definitely wander ther until the sun sets. It’s easy to get lost in the streets and many shops all around.
Scandinavian Decor in Malmo Shops 
Bike on the ceiling of a Malmo Shop
Evening in Malmö
Your one day in Malmö Sweden is coming to an end. If you are going back to Copenhagen or another Scandinavian city with a night bus at the Central Station, you can chill nearby, at PRONTO, known for its amazing cheesecakes. It really is the perfect place for backpackers : cozy decoration, awesome cakes, warm atmosphere and electrical outlets.
We hope this Malmö one day itinerary inspires you to go to Malmö for one day, or more obviously ! From Malmö, you can easily continue your Scandinavian Road Trip and head to Oslo in Norway. For travel inspiration, check out our 3 days in Oslo travel guide and ask us any question you may have.
