Malmo Shopping and Districts

(Malmo, Skane County, Sweden)

With some 800 shops spread around the city, you could spend days shopping in Malmo if you so wish. Close to the Malmo railway station is an array of shops, centred around the Main Square (Stortorget) and the nearby Västergatan.

Those shopping in Malmo should note that for the majority of all large purchases, it is quite likely that you will be able to reclaim your tax once you fly out of Sweden. Enquire within the shop for further details at the time of purchase. Also note that the Malmo City Card does offer a variety of discounts in a number of shops.

When to Shop and Opening Hours

The shopping hours in Malmo suit most visitors, with department stores and other shops opening between the hours of 10:00 to 18:00 or later, Monday to Friday, and again on Saturday from 10:00 until 15:00. Many of the largest department stores and shopping centres, such as the Mobilia Mall on the Per Albin Hanssons, also now open on Sunday afternoons, between 12:00 to 16:00.

Where to Shop

Whilst the Little Square (Lilla Torg) may be known in Malmo for its outdoor eateries, it is also close to many shops, which line the connecting streets. Even if you are not looking for gifts and souvenirs, you can enjoy a pleasant afternoon's window shopping.

Shopping in Malmo city centre is easy, since all of the shops are quite close to each other and can be easily reached on foot. Apart from the Stortorget, also look out for the shops around Gustav Adolfs Torg, the Stora Nygatan and also along the Ostra Rönneholmsvägen and the connecting Södra Förstadsgatan, where the Triangeln Shopping Centre (Triangelns Köpcentrum) resides, home to a good branch of the Guldfynd jewellery store, which is worth keeping an eye out for.