Malmö, Sweden

Malmö, Sweden
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Malmö is the biggest city in the province of Scania, the southernmost province in Sweden. Covering 335.14 sq km (129.4 sq mi), Malmo has a population of 294,000 (2011 estimate), making it the third largest city in Sweden behind Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Malmö Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 635,000, comprises the Municipality of Malmö and eleven other municipalities.

Places of Interest in Malmö, Sweden

Sankt Petri kyrka, Malmö
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Malmö is a coastal city facing the Öresund, the narrow strait separating Sweden from Denmark. Right across the Öresund from Malmö is the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The two cities are now linked by the Öresund Bridge.

Malmö experiences an oceanic climate. Despite its latitude, its climate has been moderated by the Gulf Stream. As a result, summers here have an average high temperature of around 20°C (68°F), although at times it may go as high as 25°C (77°F). Winters on the other hand see temperatures dropping to -3°C (27°F), though rarely below -10°C (14°F).

The Turning Torso, Malmö
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Malmö was founded in 1275 as a quay for the Archbishop of Lund, when the area was part of Denmark. The city was the first in Scandinavia to convert to the Lutheran faith. In 1658, Malmö and the Scanian region (Skåneland) passed from Denmark to Sweden following the Treaty of Roskilde, but not without a fight, and in 1677, Danish troops laid siege on the city for a month, but was unable to get it back from Sweden.

Malmö's industrial age came when its railway line was built. By 1870, it became the third most populous city in the country, overtaking Norrköping. By the 20th century, Malmö was one of the most industrialized cities in Sweden. The main industry was shipbuilding. The city had one of the biggest shipyards in the world. However, when the recession hit Sweden, many in the shipbuilding sector lost their jobs, driving up unemployment in Malmö and its surrounding towns.

Government-funded projects helped Malmö reinvent itself, diversifying into other sectors. Today the city is still in healing, with a significant rate of unemployment.

Old Postal House, Malmö
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Visiting Malmö

You can arrive in Malmö by plane, either at the smaller Malmö-Sturup Airport (MMX), which is in fact the 5th busiest in Sweden, located 28 km away, or the larger Copenhagen Airport (CPH), 24 km away across the Öresund Bridge. Arriving at the Malmö-Sturup Airport, you can take a shuttle bus to downtown Malmö. From the Copenhagen Airport, you can take trains and buses to Malmö, with the bus being the cheaper option.

Exploring Malmö

You can actually explore the Old City of Malmö on foot. You can also rent a bicycle for a speedier option.

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