Malmo Travel Essentials

Malmo has an oceanic climate, with average temperatures ranging from 0ºC in winter to 18ºC in summer.

• Daylight ranges from 17 hours in summer to only 7 hours in winter.
• Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 13 rainy days per month. The rainiest month is January and the driest, March.
• Expect snowfall between December and February.
• May, August and January are the busiest months for tourism in Malmo. Peak tourist season means that hotel and flight prices rise accordingly.
• June, July and September are great times to visit Malmo. Weather is fine, and you can get good deals on hotel rooms and flights.

• Languages: Primary: Swedish; English is also widely spoken in Malmo 
• Plug types: C and F
• Electricity: 230 V
• Currency: Swedish krone (kr)
• International dialling codes: +46 40
• Emergency telephone number: 112

Malmo Airport

Malmo Airport sits 25 km east of the city centre. It features 1 passenger terminal and 1 runway. Here, you’ll find a good choice of dining and shopping options. Facilities such as free Wi-Fi and currency exchange services are also at hand. There are several transfer options to reach central Malmo:

• A taxi takes around 30-40 minutes. Always ask the driver if he applies a fixed price, if yes, the price should be entered in the meter before the ride starts. The taxi ranks are directly outside the terminal.
• Flygbussarna Airport coaches take around 40-50 minutes. Bus stops are right outside the terminal. It’s the cheapest way to get to Downtown Malmo.
• Car rental agencies can be found next to the multi-storey car park opposite the terminal.

Downtown Malmo – the Old Town - is compact and can easily be explored on foot. Landmarks and attractions such as Malmo Castle, the Modern Art Museum and the Karl X Gustav Square are within walking distance of each other. You’ll also find a great choice of restaurants, shops and cool bars for a drink in central Malmo. For longer journeys – the city is rather spread out – there’s a good choice of public and private transport services to choose from.

• Malmo hosts an efficient public transport system run by Skånetrafiken. It includes urban and regional bus, and train networks. Skånetrafiken covers the entire Skåne län, the southernmost county of Sweden.
• All public transport in Malmo conveniently works with the same ticketing system.
• The county is divided into zones. Malmo and immediate vicinity belong to a single zone.
• 1-day and a 3-day tickets are available.
• If you plan to travel a lot – including to Copenhagen, 30 km away, in Denmark – the purchase of a rechargeable Jojo Card is a good move. You can also download the Skånetrafiken app. Both these options will ease your travels and permit you to save money.
• Tickets and card can be purchased at Skånetrafiken counters and in various places such as the 7-Eleven outlets.

• There are many taxi companies that operate in Malmo. Registered taxis bear yellow number plates.
• As taxi prices are not regulated in Sweden, taxis can be expensive.
• You can hail a cab on the street.
• You can easily find cab stands outside hotels and near the main attractions.
• You can also call companies such as Taxi97 (040 97 97 97), Taxi Center Malmö (010 490 17 71) or Ny Taxi Malmö (040 96 40 55), just to name a few.
• Beware of taxi scams, always check that the metre is on before the taxi starts.

• Malmo is a very bike-friendly city which features many bike lanes. It’s a great way to explore the city and surroundings on clear days.
• The city runs a bike-sharing scheme called Malmö by Bike. It features 40 docking stations across the city.
• You can download an app or register at one of the main docking stations.
• You can also use a Jojo Card to hire a bike.

Malmo Festival

• What: Locally known as Malmöfestivalen, Malmo Festival is a 1-week event that brings culture, art and music to the streets of Old Malmo. Expect also a great choice of yummy street food and big crowds.
• When: August
• Where: Downtown Malmo

Crayfish Party

• What: Called kräftskiva in Swedish, Crayfish Parties are a Swedish tradition dating back over 500 years. Held for the opening of the crayfish season, expect a 1-week orgy of crayfish washed down with litres of wine, beer or any other alcoholic beverage. Large banquets are organised in the main squares of the city.
• When: August
• Where: Downtown Malmo

Malmo Pride

• What: One of the most colourful events in southern Sweden, Malmo Pride features festive parades, themed conferences, concerts and more.
• When: July
• Where: Downtown