Beyond the city
Malmö and the Øresund Bridge: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Nick-D · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Malmö and the Øresund Bridge: the back story
The Øresund Bridge carries the railway and motorway from Copenhagen to Malmö, in Sweden. Øresund trains run from Copenhagen Central Station and the airport across the bridge; Malmö has its old town and squares, parks and the Turning Torso tower (visitmalmo.se).
Getting there
By the Øresund trains from Copenhagen Central Station or the airport to Malmö; by car over the toll bridge (oresundsbron.com).
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Image courtesy of © OleNeitzel · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsMalmö
The old town, the squares and the Western Harbour with the Turning Torso; visitor information on visitmalmo.se.
Malmö is in Sweden: carry your passport or ID card, and use Swedish kronor.
Our advice: you are crossing a border: take your passport or ID card.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Malmö
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Malmö and the Øresund Bridge: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Malmö and the Øresund Bridge: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Copenhagen Airport22 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- The Little Mermaid27 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Nyhavn27 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Amalienborg27 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Christiansborg27 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Rosenborg Castle28 kmCar or taxi 72 min
- Tivoli Gardens28 kmCar or taxi 72 min
Main railway stations
- Østerport27 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Nørreport28 kmCar or taxi 72 min
- Copenhagen Central Station28 kmCar or taxi 73 min