Things to do

The coast

Coming into the city, it’s easy to forget Malmö is by the sea. Don’t miss out on a good day on the beach or waterfront. If you’re skating Sibbarp or Stapel, bring your trunks – they’re a stonesthrow from the water and it’s safe to swim.

Scaniabadet
Aim for the skyscraper ‘Turning Torso’ and keep going – you’ll hit the waterfront. A selection of piers to swim from, places to eat and drink as well as people to watch. Not to mention skatespots. Take a right once you hit the water and you’ll reach the deeper diving-spots.

Ribbersborg
Follow the coast southbound from the city centre and you’ll find open grass fields stretching onto the beach. Long piers will take you out to swimming-depth. If you are visiting in the winter, make sure to check out the classic ‘Ribbersborgs Kallbadhus’ sauna, sitting at the end of one of the main piers. Good brunch, nice setting and a stereotypical Swedish treat.

Sibbarp
Sibbarp Skatepark is by the sea. You’ll see it. Easy to figure out. Sibbarp also has a sauna spa to check out after a cold spring or autumn session.

Eat and drink

Möllan
Möllevångstorget or ‘Möllan’ is Malmö’s bohemian bar area. If you’re in the market for cheap eats and drinks, Möllan is a good bet. People will tell you to try a falafel. And they’ll be right.

Falafels
Falafel is an institution in Malmö. Scattered all across the city you will find falafel-joints offering falafels at €3 or less. Ask for mango sauce and add some haloumi and you’re set.

Breakfast and coffee
Try Ugglan Kaffebar on St Knuts torg or Jord around the corner from there if you are in the area. Möllan Kaffebar is right on the square and knows their drop, although focus here is more on coffee than food. If more central, then good coffee joints are Solde, Lilla Kafferosteriet and Noir. If a traditional Swedish breakfast buffet with sweet as well as savory is more your pace, then Systrar & Bröder is your place to go on a Saturday. Queue: Food coma. Aside from that, your usual litter of chains and cafes are all over.

LeLe
Classic skate-bar of days past. Cheap as chips. The place is run by the best two people so show respect and you will get warm and friendly service and nice and cold beers.

Green Mango
Fresh flavours, decent prices.

Asia
Good Vietnamese.

Kontrast
Arguably best indian on Möllan. Friendly service.

Restaurang Möllan
Classic Swedis-ish dishes, good beer, decent prices.

Källan
On the corner, flatland outside. The latest skater hangout spot for summer post-session sessions.

Far i Hatten
Classic summer spot in Folkets Park – Open till late and packed with hipsters. Close to the mini ramps.

Belle
On the club-side of the bar scene. Good cocktails, outfits, the young, the on-trend.

Grand Öl och Mat
Bar/Club/Restaurant open til late. The winter’s ‘Far i Hatten’. Cover charge after 11. Dancing optional.

Bastard
If in the city centre looking for a proper cocktail, good beer or a quality dining experience, go to Bastard. Or just go anyway. It’s a good joint

Vegan Bar
Skater in your 20’s? You’ll likely meet crew there after a svampen session. Cheap drink and food.

Burger joints: Casual Street Food, Surfshack, Hungry Joe’s, Tommie’s and Tusen Två.

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