UNITY Malmö

Christmas market in Malmö

27th November to 22nd December 2025

The Christmas market in Malmö creates a unique Christmas atmosphere throughout the city, which is enhanced by the city's beautiful decorations, ice sculptures and ice rinks as Christmas approaches. Experience the traditional Swedish Christmas atmosphere and taste Christmas specialities at one of the city's many stalls. During the Christmas season, it is possible to ice skate in Malmö. Stop by one of the many ice rinks where you can rent skates. This could be in Raoul Wallenberg Park or in Folkets Park.

At Södertull it is possible to experience a real traditional Swedish Christmas market. At this market you can buy handicrafts, homemade Christmas specialities and Christmas treats in long lines. Another of Malmö's more traditional Christmas markets is Katrinetorp, which is definitely worth a visit. Here it is possible to buy delicious Christmas food, handicrafts or antiques in one of the many stalls and around the Christmas decorated market square.

In Malmö's picturesque district, one of the city's major Christmas markets is located on Gustav Adolfs Torg, where it is possible to find Malmö's best and most sustainable Christmas goods, whether you are looking for organic, fair trade, recycled or locally produced goods. This market has everything for the discerning connoisseur.

If the traditional Christmas markets are not enough, it is of course also possible to take advantage of Malmö's many shops to find a good Christmas present. With a wealth of shops, Malmö is a true mecca for shoppers of all ages.

After a long day of Christmas cheer for young and old alike, Malmö is an ideal city to settle in and enjoy. With its many cosy restaurants, cafés and bars, the nearest cup of hot coffee, chocolate or mulled wine is always nearby.

Go on a cheap car holiday to Malmo this Christmas and enjoy a cheap hotel stay at one of Risskov's many great hotels in Malmo and the surrounding area.

Little Square

Take a weekend break for the whole family to Malmö in Sweden and enjoy a tour of the charming city. Find cheap hotels at Risskov and get away on a self-drive holiday with the whole family. In summer, spend a few hours in Malmö's square, Lilla Torg, where cafés and restaurants with outdoor seating abound. Find a self-drive holiday with Risskov and get away to Malmö and the surrounding area.

Malmo Museums and Malmo Castle

In the centre of Malmö you will find Malmö Museums and Malmöhus Castle. The castle, which houses the Malmö Museums, is one of the oldest preserved Renaissance castles in Norway and houses many exhibitions about the city's history, technology, seafaring and nature. It also houses the Malmö Art Museum, the Commandant's House and the Castle Mill. At Malmøhus, guided historical tours are given, which tell about the past inhabitants of the castles and halls. Find a last minute hotel stay at Risskov and take the whole family on holiday.

Malmo

Go on a self-drive holiday and visit Malmö, the largest city in Skåne and the third largest in Sweden. Malmö has always been a trading city and still is, so it also offers great shopping opportunities. The city centre is well visited and offers a wide range of cultural opportunities. There is a strong cultural life in Malmö, including the Malmö Festival, which is held in August and usually attracts a good number of visitors. The 'Old Town' is close to Malmö Castle and is characterised by charming houses and winding streets, mixed with cafés, design shops and galleries. The Old Town is also home to Stortorget, surrounded by buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Here you'll also find the equestrian statue of King Charles X, who helped secure the return of Sweden to Scania in 1658. Southwest of Stortorget is ´Lilla Torg´, surrounded by half-timbered houses from the 17th and 18th centuries and definitely worth a visit.

Form/Design Center is located in an old magazine building and exhibits design and crafts complemented by a shop with a wide range of books on Scandinavian design.

At Stortorget, just south of the Central Station, Malmö's pedestrian street and alleyway start, filled with shops. There are also several department stores along the pedestrian street, along with a number of craft shops.

In the newer district of Hyllie, located in the south of Malmo, is probably Scandinavia's largest shopping centre, known as Emporia, so try your luck, there are usually good deals. Malmö is a lovely city and an ideal destination for a cheap mini break, weekend break or longer summer holiday in your own car.

Turning Torso

Turning Torso, which is English for "turning or swinging body", is Sweden's and the Nordic countries' tallest skyscraper. The Turning Torso is located on Lilla Varvsgatan in Västra Hamnen, Malmö and was inaugurated in August 2005. The building was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava and is 190.4 m high. The building is a residential structure and due to its height has become a well-known landmark in the region and can be seen from far away.

Emporia Shopping Centre

Shopping is an obvious activity when you go on a mini break or weekend break in Malmö. The shopping enthusiast should take a trip to Emporia Shopping Centre in the Malmö suburb of Hyllie. In the 93,000 sqm shopping centre you will find over 200 shops spread over 3 floors. There are also various restaurants where you can take a break and have a nice lunch or a cup of coffee. In the international atmosphere you will find almost everything you need.