Sunny morning stroll
The white sands of the Ribersborg coast come with a Blue Flag rating and curl round the northwestern edge of the city, giving stunning views across the Oresund. It’s a great place to stroll, sunbathe or relish the Scandinavian air. You’ll also see the Turning Torso, Sweden’s tallest building, in the distance.
Alfresco lunch
Mrs Brown (Storgatan 26; 00 460 4097 2250, www.mrsbrown.nu) is an excellent, unpretentious restaurant that specialises in wholesome, seasonal Nordic cuisine. The simple lunchtime menu starts at £10 – with options such as steamed cod or ribeye steak sourced from farms in the south.
Souvenir pitstop
The Form and Design Center (Lilla Torg; www.formdesigncenter.com; free) shows off Swedish creativity with a programme of exhibitions spanning architecture, sculpture and the applied arts. Handily, the on-site boutique sells affordable pieces you can take home with you.
Decadent drinks and dinner
The chefs at Salt & Brygga (Sundspromenaden 7; 00 460 4061 15940, www.saltobrygga.se) have earned a shelf of awards since the restaurant opened in 2001. Using the best local, organic produce, they combine the taste of Sweden with Mediterranean flourishes. Try the pheasant breast in roasted red-pepper cream and wild garlic. Comes with a sea view. Mains around £25.
Wee small hours
Malmö has two musical honey pots providing of-the-moment sounds. Find everything from electronica to indie at Inkonst (Bergsgatan 29; 00 460 4010 3020) and Babel (Spangatan 38; 00 460 4057 9896), a concert and club space in a converted church.
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Sunglasses brunch
An excellent foodie pitstop is Spot Restaurant (Stora Nygatan 33; 00 460 4012 0203, www.restaurangspot.se), on the city’s most vibrant shopping street. It’s an Italian joint that serves up tasty salads, ciabatta and, of course, steaming bowls of pasta. Come for the informal atmosphere and stay for the people-watching. Popular with locals. Mains around £11.
Only in Malmö
The Kungsparken, opened in 1872, is the city’s oldest park and harbours a sprawl of lush greenery. It’s the forward-thinking place to spend an afternoon, in a city that promises to be climate-neutral by the year 2020.
Bed for the night
The More Hotel (Norra Skolgatan 24; 00 46 4065 51000, www.themorehotel.se) occupies an old chocolate factory in the city centre. Its large, modern rooms, with separate kitchenettes, are stylish, functional and full of light. Doubles from £196, B&B.