Sodergatan Street, Malmo (must see)
Sodergatan is Malmo's main shopping street. The pedestrian-only street is home to a large variety of stores.
Visitors will find budget-friendly brands, high-end fashion, and vintage clothing. In addition, the cobblestone street is also home to many cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Sodergatan is also one of Malmo's oldest streets. It was first known as Sönnergatan in 1462. Over the years, the street has had many name changes until it was finally named Södergatan in 1842.
The buildings along Sodergatan feature architecture from the 16th century up to the present day. Flensburgska Huset was constructed on Sodergatan Street in the late 16th century. Flensburgska Huset is the oldest building in Malmo and features layers of white stone and red brick. Baltzar City is one of the street's newest buildings, dedicated in 2002.
Visitors to Sodergatan Street can also find the famous Optimistorkestern sculpture. This charming artwork shows a marching band led by a drummer.
Visitors will find budget-friendly brands, high-end fashion, and vintage clothing. In addition, the cobblestone street is also home to many cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Sodergatan is also one of Malmo's oldest streets. It was first known as Sönnergatan in 1462. Over the years, the street has had many name changes until it was finally named Södergatan in 1842.
The buildings along Sodergatan feature architecture from the 16th century up to the present day. Flensburgska Huset was constructed on Sodergatan Street in the late 16th century. Flensburgska Huset is the oldest building in Malmo and features layers of white stone and red brick. Baltzar City is one of the street's newest buildings, dedicated in 2002.
Visitors to Sodergatan Street can also find the famous Optimistorkestern sculpture. This charming artwork shows a marching band led by a drummer.
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Sodergatan Street on Map
Sight Name: Sodergatan Street
Sight Location: Malmo, Sweden (See walking tours in Malmo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Malmo, Sweden (See walking tours in Malmo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Malmo, Sweden
Create Your Own Walk in Malmo
Creating your own self-guided walk in Malmo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
At a glance, Malmo can produce the impression of an industrial city, but a closer look reveals a rather colorful combination of architectural styles. Here, medieval, Renaissance and 19th-century edifices coexist harmoniously with post-modernistic and futuristic designs.
The Old Town with its cobblestone squares (home to open-air bars, restaurants and cafés), as well as historical buildings,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
The Old Town with its cobblestone squares (home to open-air bars, restaurants and cafés), as well as historical buildings,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Shopping in Malmo
When it comes to shopping, Malmo has something for everyone – from local specialty shops to alluring designer boutiques and large shopping centers, not to mention a great number of art galleries where exclusive art works and handicrafts, signed by Swedish artists, can be purchased.
Alongside cozy retail stores in the heart of Malmo there are tons of food outlets and exciting pit-stops where... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Alongside cozy retail stores in the heart of Malmo there are tons of food outlets and exciting pit-stops where... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Malmo Introduction Walking Tour
Malmo is Sweden's third-largest city, after Stockholm and Gothenburg. Malmo's history stretches back to the 13th century when Malmo was part of Denmark. During the 17th century, Sweden gained control of Malmo.
Today, Malmo is an industrial and transportation center. The port city is known for its beautiful architecture, charming squares, parks, and excellent shopping.
Main Square... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Today, Malmo is an industrial and transportation center. The port city is known for its beautiful architecture, charming squares, parks, and excellent shopping.
Main Square... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Lund Walking Tour
Lund is a verdant city famed primarily for its academic prowess and as the backdrop for the final scenes of Ingmar Bergman’s renowned movie, "Wild Strawberries". Situated just about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) northeast of Malmo, it makes a perfect day-trip destination.
At the heart of the city lies Stortorget, the bustling central square where locals gather and events take place.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
At the heart of the city lies Stortorget, the bustling central square where locals gather and events take place.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles