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Eurotourism www.eurotourism.com Malmö Tourist Guide The four “Must See and Do’s” when visiting Malmö Turning Torso Öresunds Bridge Malmöhus Castle Möllevången District Municipality Facts 01 Population 276 200 Area 156,46 km² Regional Center Malmö County Skåne More Information 02 Internet www.malmo.se www.skane.com www.malmo.se/turist Newspapers Sydsvenskan www.sydsvenskan.se Skånska Dagbladet www.skd.se Tourist Bureau The City Square. Foto: Frederik Tellerup © Malmö Turism - Malmö Turism Central Station, Malmö +46 40-34 12 00 Malmö – The City of Parks Notes Malmö is also known as the “City of Parks”, Malmö, Sweden’s southern metropolis, with 03 due to the many beautiful parks in Malmö and sandy beaches, shopping in a continental when the spring arrives - Mälmo is transformed environment, rich in culture, green forests and Police 114 14 into a beautiful green oasis. As a tourist in estates. In other words, everything one could Country Code +46 Malmö, you can stroll around and enjoy the wish for, not only as a tourist, but a resident Area Code 040 parks such as, Kungsparken, Slottsparken, as well. In Malmö, there is something for Pildammsparken or Slottsträdgården - where everyone. If you would like to see a little more you can relax and listen to the birds sing. of the world, the Öresundsbron (Öresunds Bridge) can take you to Copenhagen in just You will find a wonderful atmosphere in a half hour. E.I.S. AB: Box 55172 504 04 Borås Sweden Tel +46 33-233220 Fax +46 33-233222 [email protected] Copyright © 2007 E.I.S. Protected by international law; any violation will be prosecuted. 1 An Independent Tourist Information Company Eurotourism www.eurotourism.com Tourist Guide Malmö See and Do Yard at Lilla Square. Foto: Byline : Malmö Turism © Peter Schmidbauer - Malmö Turism the Swedish regime, which originated both the expanded and modernized harbor, was History inside and on the Danish side of the sound. the key to success. City History - past and present City Expansion... During the 19th century and the beginning of When the city came to be... Despite all the troubles, Malmö maintained the 20th century, Malmö experienced rapid Malmhauger (Malmö) is mentioned for it’s position as a commercial city mainly growth, also in relation to size. Then, in the first the time in the middle by the 13th due to Frans Suell, whom built the harbor 1840 began Kockums Mekaniska Verkstad century. Then, in 1437, Malmö received it’s in 1775. The industry was concentrated on (Shipyard) which would become possibly city arms from the regent Erik of Pommern, textile, pelts, tobacco, and sugar. Malmö’s most important economical and at that time there were only 5,000 engine. inhabitants. From the 19th Century, Malmö was South Sweden’s economical center and By 1870, Malmö became Sweden’s third And be Swedish... dominated the grain trade up until the turn of largest city, and still is today. There were Malmö stayed Swedish in peace with the century. Afterwards, foreign trade took 25,000 households, and by 1915, there Roskilde until 1658 - but not without a lot of over. An excellent infrastructure, railways were 100,000 households. By 1952, there complications. There was a rebellion against (created because of the infrastructure), and were 200,000! E.I.S. AB: Box 55172 504 04 Borås Sweden Tel +46 33-233220 Fax +46 33-233222 [email protected] Copyright © 2007 E.I.S. Protected by international law; any violation will be prosecuted. 2 An Independent Tourist Information Company Eurotourism www.eurotourism.com Tourist Guide Malmö See and Do Ribersborgs Bathing House. Foto: Malmö Turism © Alexander Brandel - Malmö Turism Swimming Handikappbadet Hylliekroken (Handicapped Bathing Facilities) Hylliekroken is very unique and offers Sightseeing boat in Slottsparken (Castle Park). Foto: Malmö Turism © Jan-Erik Andersson - Malmö Turism handicapped friendly facilities. There is a wide ramp which leads from the sandy beach down to the sea and also an elevator Park) was inaugurated in 1893 and has +46 40-33 08 00 direct down to Öresunds sea surge. Of always been a popular enjoyment park for course, there is also a shower and sauna. the resident’s of Malmö. In the beginning, Funhouse Here you can borrow a grill, table with chairs it had a strong political connection to the Play in the large jungle inspired playhouse or even a sun chair. Naturally, friends and Social Democratic Party and was used a with a diving platform, playground, and family members are also welcome. model for other parks around Sweden. The even a ball pool. Suitable for children of all Information +46 40-16 02 34 first buildings in the park were constructed ages. similar to the architecture at Tivoli in Fosievägen 4, Malmö Ribersborg och Kallbadhuset Copenhagen. The architecture used for +46 40-834 00 (Swimming) the pavilion and entrance were Japanese www.funhousesweden.se Riberesborg or more commonly known inspired and are still standing today. The by the locals as “Ribban”, is a wonderful Amiralen was built during the late 1930’s Malmö Reptilcenter (Reptile sandy beach within walking distance from and was Scandinavia’s largest dance hall. Center) the center. The area is surrounded by Today, the park features many different The Folkets Park Terrarium - Malmö Reptile grassy areas and the water is shallow which family activities during the summertime. Center has many strange creatures from makes it a perfect place for playing, games The park offers a wonderful carousel, a spiders, lizards, snakes, small kangaroos, and water sports. The park and beach large play area, children’s theater, terrarium, Marmoset monkeys, parrots and much were constructed during the middle of the a “little farm” with pony rides, entertainment, more. 1920s. The sand comes from Öresund and and flea markets. Amiralsgatan 35, Malmö transported from Malmö harbor, by train to www.malmo.se/folketspark +46 40-30 52 37 Ribersborg. The beautiful Kallbadhuset (bathing house) is from 1898 and is very Fotevikens Vikingacenter (Viking Rundan-Sightseeing med båt popular for both bathers and café guests. Center) (Sightseeing by boat) Enjoy a salt bath and sauna all year round. Fotevikens Viking Center is an experience for Take a guided boat tour, in a classic www.ribban.com both young and old. Meet real Vikings and sightseeing boat, through the city and parks even see a real Viking’s house. Experience of Malmö. The canal tour operates during how they lived and worked during the Viking the summer and is takes approximately 45 Family Activities Ages. Don’t miss the chance to see history minutes. The boat is docked at Hotel Savoy, Folkets park (The People’s Park) in a very unique and exciting way. near the central station. Museivägen 24, Höllviken, 3 mil south of +46 40-611 74 88 Sweden’s first Folkets Park (People’s Malmö. www.rundan.se E.I.S. AB: Box 55172 504 04 Borås Sweden Tel +46 33-233220 Fax +46 33-233222 [email protected] Copyright © 2007 E.I.S. Protected by international law; any violation will be prosecuted. 3 An Independent Tourist Information Company Eurotourism www.eurotourism.com Tourist Guide Malmö See and Do Limhamns Small Boat Harbor. Foto: Malmö Turism © Jan-Erik Andersson - Malmö Turism Skattkammarön (Play House) Småbåtshamnen i Limhamn AB Skattkammarön is an inside playhouse full Vågbrytarvägen, Limhamn of activities and adventures for children +46 40-15 20 24 between the ages 1-12. Skattkammarön www.smabatshamnen.nu takes you and your children on a journey to Captain Kids fantastic pirate island in the south sea - where the sun always shines. Museum Jägersrovägen 211, Malmö Ebbas Hus (Ebbas House) +46 40-22 22 70 www.skattkammaron.se Ebbas House is a well preserved house from the beginning of the 1900’s. Step into Trampbåtar (Boat Hire) a 100 year old home and experience the Trampbåt takes you on your own personal special atmosphere and surroundings. Inner Yard at Malmöhus Castle. tour through Malmös canal system. The Snapperupsgatan 10, Malmö Foto: Malmö Turism © Peter Schmidbauer - Malmö boat accommodates up to four people and +46 40-34 44 95 safety vests are available free of charge. Boat Rental is located near Sädertull, next Malmö Konstmuseum (Art to Gustav Adolfs Torg (Square) in central Museum) Malmö. Malmö’s Art Museum is located in Malmö Information +46 704-71 00 67 Castle. Enjoy, learn and experience art which one usually would not experience. Primarily, the museum offers art collections Guest Harbour and exhibitions focused on modern Andelshamnen Lagunen Scandinavian art. According to The Green Guide published by Michelins, the Art Vaktgatan 9, Limhamn Museum is well worth your time and has +46 40-16 04 30 been awarded 2 stars! www.lagunen.nu Malmöhusvägen 6, Malmö Paddle boats on the canal. Foto: Malmö Turism © Jan- +46 40-34 10 00 Erik Andersson - Malmö Turism www.konstmuseum.se. E.I.S. AB: Box 55172 504 04 Borås Sweden Tel +46 33-233220 Fax +46 33-233222 [email protected] Copyright © 2007 E.I.S. Protected by international law; any violation will be prosecuted. 4 An Independent Tourist Information Company Eurotourism www.eurotourism.com Tourist Guide Malmö See and Do Amusement Rides at Folkets Park. Foto: Malmö Turism © Jan-Erik Andersson - Malmö Turism Malmö Museer (Museum) Malmö Museum is mainly in Malmö Castle, but also consists of several neighboring buildings. In the popular Aquarium, you can see everything from Piranha’s to small goldfish and the nocturnal animal section has bats, apes and green lizards. The Nature History section consists of mainly birds and typical Nordic animals. In the old section of the castle, you can see what it was like The Kings Park.