After spending some time exploring Copenhagen, I was keen to spread my wings and make my way over to Sweden for the day. If you didn’t catch my Copenhagen recounts, check out Part One and Part Two here.
The Oresund Bridge
From Copenhagen, it is surprisingly easy to cross the sea into Malmo, Sweden’s third biggest city. This 16 km combination of bridges, tunnels and island crossings was established in 1999 and has replaced ferries as the main way to get from Denmark to Sweden.
I loved looking across the Sound, which is a busy section of waterway just north of the Baltic Sea. In 39 minutes I had transported myself from Copenhagen train station to the one in Malmo. Being a lover of Scandinavia and its culture, I was super excited to arrive in Sweden for the first time.
Lund
Before spending time in Malmo, I wanted to visit Lund, a gorgeous little town nearby. So I nipped on the train to have a look at this quaint historic town. I had hoped to see Lund Cathedral but there was a service on so we weren’t allowed to go in. Also it happened to be covered in scaffolding due to renovations. This tends to be a theme everywhere I go these days. Just my luck.
I did find time to pop into a lovely bakery for lunch and was well looked after. It felt as though Lund was a very welcoming place, with friendly people, a quiet feeling and some incredible views. I would love to move somewhere like Lund. Maybe one day…
Malmo
Looking around this very modern town, I enjoyed the layout and flashbacks to the past, such as Malmo Castle, which was sadly closed on Mondays. Nevertheless I had a good walk around this beautiful city which had extensive parks, plenty of shops and eateries, and even the Swedish capital of Ikea.
The city of Malmo is easy to navigate by foot and has great transport links. With a thriving university, trendy restaurants and bars, and incredibly clean streets, Malmo is well worth visiting. I was impressed by its architecture, friendliness and all round welcoming vibe.
Back to Copenhagen for tea
After my trip to Sweden, I was soon back in Copenhagen for an evening meal. My mind was swimming with story ideas based on what I had seen that day. I absolutely loved my first taste of Sweden and decided I would go back again a few days later.
Thank you so much for reading about my travelling by rail. I am keen to encourage people to travel by train rather than flying because planes are such huge sources of atmospheric pollution. I hope that you will consider following my blog for more of the same type of content.
Sounds like you had a great time! I’d absolutely love to visit Copenhagen, it’s high on my list. I didn’t realise it was so easy to get to Sweden from there, either!
You would love it.
Interesting travel guide and good things to check. I haven’t been to any of this but would love to check them in the future. I will keep these things in mind. Thank you for sharing!
My uncle and auntie visited Copenhagen in 1993. They said it’s a beautiful city to visit. It is still on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing this guide.
I really want to go to Sweden. Himself goes regularly for work, but I’ve never been.
I’ve always wanted to go to Sweden. Himself goes regularly for work but I’ve never been.
It made a good first impression.
I love trains, so I would love to travel by train for a holiday somewhere. It looks like there is so much to see and experience. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Lauren.
The photo’s are amazing. The buildings are really beautiful. But I have one question for you, how many fikas did you partake in while you were there?
Try a train holiday. So rewarding.
Quite a few coffees.