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My fiancée excitedly asked if we could take a day trip to Sweden when we were in Copenhagen. I rolled my eyes thinking: what is there in Malmö that is so worth sacrificing a day in one of Europe's most incredible cities? But alas, happy wife happy life: we visited Sweden. During our visit I was incredibly surprised at the breadth of activities and experiences to be had in Southern Sweden's Skåne region. Despite being culturally similar to Denmark, it really does feel like a different country: more modern, more ethnic diversity, more Dutch renaissance style architecture, even more coffee and pastries (fika is a Swedish concept after all!). If you are taking a weeklong trip to Copenhagen, spending a day in Sweden is a great way to experience something a bit out of the way and even less touristy. This guide focuses on three great places to visit in Skåne: Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg. You could easily combine two of these into one day trip, especially if you are looking for a full day of activities. I've also included a hotel recommendation in each city, just in case you want to extend your Swedish sojourn!

Malmö's colourful facades and symmetrical streets have this nostalgic, almost vintage vibe that often brings to mind Wes Anderson movies. I wanted to share this with you as you embark on discovering my favorite city. That's why I have handpicked some places that I think will evoke the same feelings for you :-) In this guide, you will find: - My quick introduction - Facts you need to know if it is your first time in Malmö / Sweden - Transportation advice - 4 districts that I recommend you visit - Colourful streets / photo stops, restaurants, cafés, and hotels that have Wes Anderson aesthetics You can probably visit these places within a day, as I have selected very central places: the farthest points are 2km from each other. Enjoy :-)

Malmö is the third biggest city in Sweden and the youngest of them all. Sitting just across the sea from the Danish capital, the capital of the southern province Skåne is a common day trip from Coppenhagen. This small guide will give you a route for a flash trip to Malmö, seeing the essentials in less than 24 hours. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, parks and gardens, open squares and others) - restaurants - coffee places Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)