Friends of mine were in Copenhagen and suggested we meet for the day in Malmö. Having never been to the city and having not seen them for quite a while I was keen.

The first stop was an outside bar whilst i waited for them, as their bus was delayed due to a person thinking their VISA card was enough ID to pass the Danish/Swedish border.

With only a few hours, we grabbed some food at a Irish bar before heading to the Malmo castle and museum. The museum is quite unusual as it is a pre-history museum. an aquarium, an art museum and the Malmö city museum. We actually only got to see a few parts of it before it closed and we headed to Bastard, a famous and excellent restaurant nearby. I had a platter of charcuterie and a plate of lardo. Amazing.

Sights & Culture

Malmöhus Slott

The castle is one of the key sights in Malmö, though it is not a traditional European castle as you might see in France or Italy (Castello di Fenis). Set near a park, and still surrounded by a moat the castle still has something of a factory vibe to it.

Museums & Galleries

Malmö Konstmuseum

Inside the castle is the Malmö museum. The museum is quite unusual as it is a pre-history museum. an aquarium, an art museum and the Malmö city museum. It takes longer to view than you expect, and with the variety there is something for everyone, but it is not going to take the place of museums dedicated to their speciality.

Parks & Gardens

Kungsparken

Facing the castle is the Kings Park, a lovely green space to relax during the weekend.

Restaurants & Bars

Bastard

There are a number of excellent places to eat in Malmö, but Bastard is one of the best.

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