Malmo Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Malmo

Malmo is Sweden's third-largest city, after Stockholm and Gothenburg. Malmo's history stretches back to the 13th century when Malmo was part of Denmark. During the 17th century, Sweden gained control of Malmo.

Today, Malmo is an industrial and transportation center. The port city is known for its beautiful architecture, charming squares, parks, and excellent shopping.

Main Square is a large, bustling historic square. Main Square is home to several landmark buildings, including Malmo City Hall, the Kocksa Huset, and the Lion Pharmacy.

The two-story Malmo City Hall features an impressive Dutch-Renaissance style facade. The Lion Pharmacy is known for its elaborate facade and stunning art-nouveau interior.

St. Peter's Church was built in the early 14th century and is Malmo's oldest building. The Brick Gothic church was built in the 1300s and has been renovated throughout the centuries. The impressive 15th-century tower is 98 meters (322 feet) tall.

Charming Little Square is a local's favorite, with Swedish shops and exciting nightlife. If you love shopping, check out Sodergatan Street. The cobblestone street is pedestrian-only and features a mix of shops, restaurants, and bars.

Visitors will find interesting sculptures in Gustav Adolfs Square. A walk through the Old Graveyard offers visitors quiet contemplation. King's Park features beautiful exotic trees and an interesting cave.

Malmo Castle was originally built in 1434. The current architecture reflects the 16th century Renaissance re-build. Visitors are welcome to tour the castle and visit the Art Museum and Natural History Museum exhibits.

Take this self-guided tour and enjoy Malmo's most notable sights.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Christian Beiwinkel.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Malmo Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: Sweden » Malmo (See other walking tours in Malmo)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Click here to view route map

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Malmo?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Malmo Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Malmo?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Malmo, Sweden

Create Your Own Walk in Malmo

Creating your own self-guided walk in Malmo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

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