Discover our locals' 126 hidden gems in Malmö

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Margaretapaviljongen

Remnant from the past

"Margaretapaviljongen" in Malmö (built in 1914) is a beautiful pavilion surrounded by flower beds first designed by Crown Princess Margareta. Nice cafe!

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Johan

Kullberg

Apr 23, 2025

Malmö, "parkernas stad"

Green havens

Did you know that in Swedish we call Malmö "parkernas stad", the city of parks? Come discover why, with our no less than 18 parks, each with its own style.

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Relaxing

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Johan

Kullberg

Apr 23, 2025

Sip and create Malmo

Creative painting nights

The hosts, Natalie and Mia, have incredible energy and absolutely love what they do. The crowd is fun and easygoing, and will easily make some new friends.

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Kold

Gastronomic ice cream artisans

Personally, I like my flavors a little adventurous, the “Get it on” with goat cheese is a delight. For something refreshing, I love the “Key lime pie”...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Gram Malmo

Zero waste grocery boutique

Walk in to find plastic-free soaps, reusable sponges made of sustainable material, farm-fresh organic eggs, bulk loose-leaf teas, and spices!

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Shopping

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Cowgirl Gallery

Indie modern art gallery cafe

Come nighttime, the space transforms into a venue for local music, film screenings, book readings, exhibition openings and all things art and culture.

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Music

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Paloma Tea Company

Tea lovers paradise

I learnt that all tea comes from a single plant, Camellia Sinensis which thrives in the hot and humid climate of the far east – China, Japan and India.

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Coffee & tea

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Riket

Industrial chic eatery

Tucked away in a sleepy corner of Davidshall, every experience at Riket is unique and associated with the complex and nuanced flavors of the season.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Peas and Honey

A quintessential watering hole

If you're looking for something less common, they have mead – humanity's most primitive form of beer - a delicious apricot mead from Norwegian Mjoderiet.

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Bars

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Oasen

A plant lovers paradise

Put simply, Oasen is a biophilic paradise. Once you walk down, you'll come across an endless expanse of robust flora and fauna...

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Shopping

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Le Dante

Artisanal Bubble Tea

This family-run artisanal tea shop does a brilliant job of combining high quality teas with a sophisticated palette and just the right amount of sweetness.

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Coffee & tea

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Karan

Kapur

Apr 22, 2025

Hilly Hyllie

Uphill running in flat Malmö

Malmö is said to be flat, but this hidden place and its ten hills next to Hyllie Badet is perfect for running training!

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Relaxing

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Karolina

Górska

Apr 21, 2025

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