Malmö
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Malmö is the commercial centre of southern Sweden and an international city. This is expressed, not least, by the fact that Malmö has 270.000 residents who speak some 100 languages and belong to 164 different nationalities.
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The Fairtrade City
Two years ago Malmö became Sweden's first Fairtrade City. During 2007 every second cup if coffee sold in Malmö was produced in a fair way. Malmö City also created a Fairtrade guide to make it easier for people in Malmö to shop more fair
Malmö in Couchsurfing
The Malmö group
The group currently consists of around 450 members, from the city of Malmö and its surroundings. Join to meet the people of Malmö and take part in the events and activities arranged here.
There are currently no ambassadors for Malmö
Ideally there should be 1 City Amb to 250 CS Members and 1 Country Amb to 7 City Ambs.
Malmö & Lund Couch Requests
Malmo & Lund Last Minute Couch Request is a group designed to be the last resort to find a couch. For members in Malmö and Lund who don't get so many requests, here is a good place to find a couch surfer.
Sights & Attractions
The multi personal what to do in Malmö-map
Around Stortorget
The equestrian statue of King Karl X Gustav, who took Skåne from the Danes through the Roskilde Treaty of 1658, stands in the midst of the largest square in Malmö. Stortorget was built in 1536 at the initiative of Jörgen Kock, Malmö's powerful mayor and master of the mint. Stortorget became Malmö's new marketplace and was the largest city square in Northern Europe for a very long time. The city well was located in Stortorget,with the site now marked by a bronze water sculpture. Jörgen Kock built a new and stately city hall as well as a home for himself, Kockska huset next to Stortorget.
Kockska huset, one of the most well-preserved 16th century buildings in Malmö, is of red brick with a richly ornamented stepped gable. Today, one of the best restaurants in Malmö, Årstiderna is located below the cellar vault.
The City Hall, finished in 1546, has undergone major changes over the centuries. In the 1860s, Helgo Zettervall redesigned the façade in the Dutch Renaissance style, much of which remains today. As far back as the 1500s, there was a restaurant in the City Hall cellar, where the Rådhuskällaren restaurant is located today.
The Residence, the pale stuccoed building next to the City Hall, is now the home of the County Governor. The present façade dating from the 1850s was built in 17th century Renaissance style by one of the most prominent architects of the day, F.W. Scholander.
Hotel Kramer was built as a hotel in the 1870s. The fine old hotel was built like a palace in French Renaissance style.
The Apoteket Lejonet Pharmacy at the southeastern section of the square boasts one of the best-preserved pharmacy environments from the turn of the 20th century. The building dates from the 1890s. The façade is richly ornamented in German Renaissance style and the interior is dominated by graceful, carved fittings in the Gothic style.
The Western Harbour
Malmö's new city district attracts people with its exciting architecture, lovely beach promenades and green spaces and a fabulous view over Öresund. An award-winning ecological housing area finished in 2001 for the major European housing expo Bo01 is found here. The buildings were designed by several internationally renowned architects including Gert Wingårdh, Ralph Erskine and Mario Campi. The neighbourhood is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Water is also a vital element of the environment, expressed in canals, ponds, small craft marinas and swimming beaches. The Western Harbour was once an industrial area where Kockum's world-famous shipyard operated, now replaced by Malmö University and companies in the IT and telecommunications industries. The Malmö Exhibition & Convention Centre is located in the former Saab factory. The dance company Skånes Dansteater is based in one of the vaulted halls, Båghallarna, and an exciting, specially designed concrete skateboarding arena has been constructed around one of the old ship ramps.
Ribersborg Beach & Kallbadhuset
The sandy beach of Ribersborg - or "Ribban" in the vernacular - is within walking distance of the city centre. The water stays shallow a long way from the shore and there are wonderful, expansive green spaces for play, games and sporting activities. The park and beach were laid out in the mid 1920s. The sand was harvested from Öresund and transported from the Port of Malmö by rail to Ribersborg. The beautiful Kallbadhuset from 1898 is a popular destination for swimmers and café guests alike, who can enjoy saltwater swimming and a wood-fired sauna year-round.
Turning Torso
Don't miss architect Santiago Calatrava's spectacular apartment building in the Western Harbour. At 190 metres, Turning Torso is the tallest building in Sweden. The building was inspired by a sculpture "Turning Torso" by Calatrava himself. Turning Torso consists of nine cubes with a total of 54 stories, with a 90° twist from base to top. The top two floors boast the exclusive meeting rooms of Turning Torso Meetings.
Öresund Bridge
After a century of discussions about building a fixed link between Sweden and Denmark, the Öresund Bridge was inaugurated on 1 July 2000. The link is 15.4 km long and consists of the world's longest cable-stayed bridge for both rail and motor vehicle traffic, at nearly 8 km. The main span is suspended from four pylons that measure 204 m above the surface of the sea. The best viewing point over the Öresund Bridge is from Lernacken at the Luftkastellet restaurant.
Malmöhus Castle
The foundation of the oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia was laid in 1436 during the regency of Eric of Pomerania. He built a citadel, most of which was later destroyed. In 1537, the Danish king Christian III built a new castle, which was finished in 1542. The castle was built according to the stylistic ideals of the Renaissance. The glory days of the castle were in that period, when the royal family was often in residence. When Malmö became Swedish in 1658, it no longer served as a royal castle and the defensive functions of the castle were instead reinforced by the Swedish military forces. The fortress became outmoded in the 18th century and was instead used as a prison until 1914. The castle was extensively restored in the late 1920s. Malmö Museums took over the castle buildings, which were supplemented with a modern addition. Malmö Museums opened their new premises in 1937, which still hold some of the museum's collections.
S:t Petri kyrka/St Peter's Church
The oldest building in Malmö, dating from the early 14th century, peeks out from behind the City Hall. The church was built in "Baltic Brick Gothic" and is very similar to St Mary's Church in Lübeck. The medieval paintings that covered the church vault were whitewashed during the Reformation in the 16th century, but the original paintings in the Tradesmen's Chapel were successfully uncovered during a restoration in the early 20th century. The pulpit, baptismal font and retable are all Renaissance works.
St Gertrud
On Östergatan street, facing the Radisson SAS Hotel, you'll find the St Gertrud block, named after a chapel that stood there before the Reformation.This area consists of four buildings that started life as Medieval trading centres. In 1979, St Gertrud was awarded the Europa Nostra diploma for the careful restoration of the buildings.
Lilla Torg
Malmö's most charming square and one of the most popular meeting places in the city was built in 1592 as a market square. There are several interesting buildings dating from the 16th century and later around Lilla Torg. Hedmanska Gården is an enclosed courtyard where the oldest half-timbered house dates from the 16th century and the youngest building, a warehouse, is from the late 19th century and is now home to Form/Design Centre, which mounts exhibitions related to design and architecture. Outdoor concerts are held at Hedmanska Gården in July. From March to October Lilla Torg is filled with outdoor restaurants and cafés and the atmosphere is enchanting.
Gamla Väster
In the heart of the city, west of the Lilla Torg square, is the picturesque Gamla Väster area.The streets are quieter here and the pace slower. The area features a potpourri of low, colourful street buildings and grand stone and brick establishments. Take a stroll among private homes,
designer boutiques, restaurants and art galleries.
Gustav Adolf's Torg
The square is named after King Gustav IV, who governed Sweden from Malmö during a period in the 19th century. Gustav IV planned to make Malmö the second capital city of Sweden, but was dethroned before he could carry out his vision. In the early 19th century, the Malmö Lyrical Theatre was located where H&M stands today. The latest redesign of the square took place in 1997, when a row of fountain sculptures were laid out and market trade became a permanent feature.
Möllevången
The most colourful district in Malmö. The market trade is lively here and the shops and restaurants have roots all over the world. Möllevången was the first planned, large-scale working class neighbourhood in Malmö and the result of the growing industrial city in the late 19th century. The labour movement gained tremendous influence here. The worker's newspaper Arbetet and the cooperative association Solidar were founded in Möllevången, which was also the site of the first Folkets Park ("Community Park") in Sweden.
Folkets Park
The first Folkets Park in Sweden opened in 1893 and has always been a popular park and entertainment venue for the people of Malmö. At first, it had a strong political connection to the Social Democratic Party and it was a model for many community parks all over Sweden. The first buildings in Folkets Park were strongly influenced by Tivoli in Copenhagen. The Moorish Pavilion and the Little Entrance, in a Japanese-inspired style, are still standing from that period. Amiralen, then the largest dance venue in Scandinavia, was built in the late 1930s. Today, Folkets Park is mainly oriented towards family activities from April-September, a large playground, children's theatre, a terrarium and "miniature farm" with pony rides, fun, entertainment and a colourful flea market.
The Mazetti cultural hub
Malmö's new cultural centre is in Mazetti's (later Fazer's) chocolate factory on Bergsgatan street.
Chocolate was made here for more than a century.Today, the premises include a hotel, a nightclub and conference facilities, and various cultural activities are held here. Chocolate manufacture has started again, although on a smaller scale than in the past; at Malmö Chokladfabrik you can buy handmade pralines and truffles and learn about the history of chocolate.
Kungsparken & Slottsparken
Kungsparken - Malmö's oldest public park - was opened in 1872 by King Oscar II. It was designed as an English park and is planted with a great many exotic trees. A restaurant pavilion from 1912 still stands in the park and is now a casino. Slottsparken was laid out in the late 19th century next to Kungsparken. As Kungsparken had been designed as a walking park, Slottsparken was instead given large open spaces and lawns ideal for activities and picnics. The Pegasus statue in Slottsparken is the work of Carl Milles.
The City Library
One of the most intriguing buildings in Malmö is situated in Slottsparken. The library consists of two buildings, one older and one newer, that are linked to each other. The new part, which is called the "Calendar of Light" was designed by the notable Danish architect Henning Larsen and opened in 1997. The older section of the library dates from 1899 and was designed by architects John Smedberg and Fredrik Sundbärg.
Slottsträdgården
This wonderful organic garden is situated just behind Malmöhus Castle adjacent to Kungsparken. Fresh-picked vegetables and flowers and exciting plants are available for purchase - and you may get a bit of wise advice from the head gardener. One of Malmö's smallest and most charming cafés is also found here. The garden and the café are open year round. Concerts, film evenings and other events are held in the summer.
Museums and Art exhibitions
Malmöhus Scandinavia´s oldest surviving Renaissance castle
Museum of Technology and Shipping
KonsthallArt exhibition
Gardens and Parks
Slottsparken]
Pildammsparken]
Folkets Park]
Events
June
Under 21 Championship Football
July
Malmö Youth Games
Möllevångsfestivalen
August
Malmöfestivalen]
Sports
Watch some football in Malmö, local team Malmö FF] plays in the Premier Division - Allsvenskan
LdB FC] plays in womens Premier Leauge
Experience some ice hockey, local team Malmö Redhawks]
Finding Accomendations
Finding accommodation is not easy whether you are looking for a room or apartment. This section is for those of you who will study at Malmo university college.
Try to check out Blocket, Sweden's biggest ad site. [[1]] It's private adds and has a section for rooms, apartments
Or check Malmö Högskola, they have some house ads www.mah.se/templates/Notice____86939.aspx
Studentlya.se
is another private room ad site. choose english, Malmö and press "Show all apartments"
www.bopoolen.nu/english/index.php? is another option if you are looking for accomendations.
Second Hand
Do you like to go through other people's used things? Would like to find treasures for your new home or new clothes? Here is all the places you should check out:
Emmaus Bjorka The shop is situated in Heleneholm(the area), It's just next to Ö&B a convenince store. In that same area you can find one of the cheapest fruit and vegetable store Özens's frukt. The adress is Lantmannag. 59B To go there easiest is to catch bus 8 and jump off on bus stop called Heleneholmsskolan.
Myrorna(another second hand shop) is just 5 minutes walking south from the Triangel shopping mall and pretty close to Möllevångstorget. The other second hand shop is just around the corner(One advice is to follow where all main bus drives; eg follow bus number 2 and 8 from the central station to gustav adolfs square, triangel shopping mall and Möllevångstorget.
Farmer's Market
Is held on Drottningtorget, near the Caroli City(shopping mall) just 10 minutes walking to the left from Malmö train station.
Year 2009 this dates it will be commerce during 9 am to 2 pm Spring 23 may, 30 may and 6 june Autumn: 29 august to 17 october Pre Christmas: 12 decembre
Food and Drinks
This section will list useful guide with where to dine.
Useful Links
Malmö] Official city homepage Malmö] Another more event like city homepage
Transportation
Skånetrafiken] Local transportation
SJ] National railway system. For travels within Sweden, Denmark and Germany
