Turning Torso
A bold vision. An exciting, tall building made of cubes. An exclamation mark in the region of the Sound. A spiral movement towards the water and the rest of the world. Its architect, Santiago Calatrava, who works in Zurich, Paris and Valencia, has a solid background training as a sculptor, architect and engineer, and his work is displayed, and acclaimed, all over the world. This building consists of a core and an outside bearing structure made of steel. The building twists 90 degrees around its own axis, is 190 metres high and comprises nine cubes, each of which have five floors. Turning Torso is expected to be complete by spring 2005. www.turningtorso.com
Malmö Konsthall
One of Europe's biggest galleries for contemporary art, Malmö Konsthall is admired by artists the world over because of its unique lightning and beautiful flooring in untreated wood. There are 10 exhibitions a year here, ranging from the classics to the most cutting edge, as well as poetry readings, theatre presentations and film. Lunch in the restaurant is highly recommended.
Tel: +46 40 34 12 93; www.konsthall.malmo.se
Malmöhus
The Malmöhus Castle is the oldest remaining renaissance castle in Scandinavia and was originally built as a citadel in 1434 by Eric of Pomerania. Parts of it still survive to this day, although the main building dates back to the 16th century. The 16th and 17th centuries saw the heyday of this castle, when it served as a royal residence for the Danish kings. Among the many guests who came to stay at the castle was the adventurous Earl James Bothwell, third husband of the Scottish Queen Mary Stuart, who was imprisoned here for some years in the 1570s. The Malmö Museum was founded in 1841 and today comprises a number of museum departments and collections. The main museum building is situated in the Malmöhus Castle. Tel: +46 40 33 44 37, www.malmo.se/museer
Lilla Torg
The pretty cobblestone square, which has some of the City's oldest buildings, is lined with cafés, restaurants and bars. The Form Design Centre is situated by Lilla Torg. The centre exhibits the best and most current design in Sweden and Scandinavia. It presents more than 20 exhibitions of architecture, design and arts and crafts every year. This building is also home to an excellent Scandinavian design shop and a small café.
Rundan Boat
The "Rundan" boat sails from the quay between the Savoy Hotel and Malmö Central Station. It provides guided tours in Swedish, German and English, offering information on the canals and the old part of Malmö. Boat trips are available from the end of April until the end of September. Tel: +46 40 611 74 88; www.rundan.se
Casino Cosmopol
Sweden's first legal casino, located in Kungsparken. Tinklingpiano bars, blinking jackpotmachines and lots of flashing neon lights - and, naturally, every kind of gambling to lose money on. www.casinocosmopol.se
Rooseum
The Rooseum is an international centre for contemporary art, founded in 1988 by the Swedish art collector and financier Fredrik Roos. The Rooseum aims to promote experimental relationships between art, artists and audience. The Rooseum offers exhibitions and commissions linked to seminars, discussions and relevant screenings. The Rooseum is housed in a former power station which was built in 1900. www.rooseum.se
Medieval Center
Highlights are two replicas of cog sailing craft from the Middle Ages. Cogs, which succeeded the old Viking ships, were spacious transport vessels. Skeppsbron 10.
St Petri Church
The church is one of Malmös oldest buildings, built in Baltic Gothic style. The unique medieval paintings in the Merchants' chapel are the best preserved in the Nordic region.
