September 2026
I took a day trip to Malmö, Sweden from Copenhagen, Denmark.
This blog post will be more of a story about what I did, as it was only a 4–5 hour trip. I’ve bolded the sightseeing spots and places to eat that I visited. Everything was walkable, though I did take one quick bus ride as well. Malmö also accepts cards everywhere, so there’s no need for cash.
I bought my train ticket at the red machine on the day of the trip when I arrived at Copenhagen Central Station (København H). I headed down to the platform and waited for the train. I hopped on, and they did not even check my ticket—ha! Oh well. The journey took about 40 minutes, which was not bad at all. I brought my passport just in case, but they did not check that either.
Once I got off the train, I walked over to The Knotted Gun (also known as the Non-Violence sculpture). It’s small, but deeply meaningful. Gun violence in the US—and around the world—is insane and needs to stop… seriously. We need a sculpture like this in every single US city, and I am not kidding. Thank you, Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, for designing such a powerful piece.
After seeing the gun sculpture, I should have crossed the street to see the waterfront pier area, but I came back to that later :). Instead, I walked to Malmö Saluhall, an upscale food hall. I did not get any food, but I wanted to pop in and take a look. It’s an upscale food spot (and they have free restrooms inside, too!).
From there, I walked over to Malmöhus Castle, but did not go inside. I spotted the windmill (Castle Mill) from afar and intended to head over, but I got completely distracted by the Turning Torso tower! I told myself I would go back to the windmill later, but I completely forgot—LOL.
The walk from the castle to the Turning Torso Tower was about 20ish minutes and it was a calm walk – a lot of apartment complex and gyms around. The city was very clean and quiet. The Turning Torso Tower is a private residential area…how nice. Such a unique building.
After visiting the Turning Torso, I was getting hungry and it was time for lunch. I was a bit too lazy to walk all the way back to Old Town, but then I stumbled upon a bus—the green #8 bus—which took me right back near the food hall and Malmö Central Station. I asked a local if the bus accepted cards, and they confirmed it did! I hopped on, tapped my credit card, and was good to go—no need to tap off. The bus was super modern, with screens displaying upcoming stops so you always knew where you were.
A local I met in Copenhagen recommended I try Spoonery, and it did not disappoint! It is a cozy little spot, and lots of people were ordering takeout. They have a few tables inside and outside to sit and enjoy your meal. Self-serve bread and water were available right after ordering, and the food came out quickly. I got the Swedish meatballs, and wow, they were delicious! I especially loved the lingonberries/pomegranate and pickled cucumbers on top. I believe it cost around $12–15 USD.
After lunch, I walked around Gamla Staden (Old Town)/Lilla Torg Square, and saw Malmo City Hall.
After wandering around the town center, I walked back toward the waterfront sculpture area and looped around. The waterfront was such a pleasant place to relax. There are a lot of corporate offices nearby, so it felt like a popular spot for local employees to take their breaks and go for a stroll. I know I would if I worked here, ha!
After that, I walked straight through Old Town, where there were plenty of stores and a shopping mall. I did a bit of souvenir shopping before heading to Triangeln Station to catch the train back to Copenhagen Central Station.
And that was my day trip to Malmö, Sweden! To be honest, I probably won’t go back—not because it wasn’t nice, but because it was another country to cross off. Sweden, check! I definitely want to visit Stockholm and explore Sweden’s nature one day. Malmö is a quiet, city right next door to Copenhagen, so if you happen to have a few extra hours, then stop by!
As always, thank you for visiting Vivian’s Ventures. Have you been to Malmö? If so, tell me in the comments/reply section about your experience. What should I do when I go back? If you haven’t been, tell me what you are planning to do there. Any questions or comments, let me know. Let’s chat! #viviansventures
