Staying at a Scandic in Malmö puts you within easy reach of a wide range of culture, entertainment and shopping. Getting around is easy by bus, bicycle or just on foot. Malmö has a flourishing cultural and entertainment scene in the centre, and just outside you can ride horses, pedal an old fashioned inspection cycle along rails, play golf and walk along the Skåneleden trail. Malmö also has two classic saltwater swimming pools for those who dare, each with piers that stretch out over the strait. One is located on the two-kilometre long sandy beach at Ribersborg. This saltwater pool dates back to 1898 and has a wood-fired sauna and a café. Also don’t miss a round trip on the Rundan canal boat, the Museum of Cultural History, the Form/Design Center in a 16th-century courtyard off Lilla Torg, the lovely streets of Gamla Väster and the colourful Möllevångstorget.

Västra Hamnen is well worth a visit. The area is right on the waterfront, with exciting architecture and marvellous promenades. You can explore the Turning Torso skyscraper, canals, ponds, marinas and bathing spots. The area has won awards as an ecological residential area, and was opened in 2001 as part of the European housing fair Bo01.

The city’s most famous art centres are Malmö Konsthall and Malmö Art Museum, with its exclusive collection of Scandinavian 20th-century art. Malmö also has around 50 galleries and more are appearing all the time. There is also a wide range of theatre, opera and concerts.