1-Day Malmö and Ystad Highlights Tour with Historic Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Malmö Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Saint Peter's Church, a fine example of 14th-century Baltic Gothic architecture
02 Stroll through Lilla Torg, a cobblestone square lined with cafés, half-timbered houses, and local handicraft shops
03 Visit Malmö Castle, the 16th-century fortress built by King Christian III of Denmark
04 Explore Katrinetorp Manor's baroque ornamental garden and English landscape park
05 Step inside Klostret i Ystad, a centuries-old Franciscan monastery and museum

Spend a day exploring Malmö, a coastal city in southern Sweden, and discover landmarks such as Saint Peter's Church, the Öresund Bridge, Lilla Torg, Malmö Castle, Foteviken, and Katrinetorp Manor. Continue to Ystad, a town in Skåne County on Sweden's southern coast, known for its medieval town centre, cobblestone streets, and half-timbered houses. This tour combines historic architecture, cultural sites, and scenic urban settings in two of southern Sweden's most distinctive destinations.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Malmo, Ystad

Languages English, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Malmö and Ystad Historic Highlights

Discover Saint Peter's Church in Malmö, a fine example of early Baltic Gothic architecture from the 14th century.
Walk to the Öresund Bridge, a long road and railway bridge.
Arrive at Lilla Torg, a cobblestone square with cafés, half-timbered houses, and shops selling local handicrafts.
Visit Malmö Castle, a 16th-century fortress built by King Christian III of Denmark.
See the Vikings place of Foteviken.
Arrive at Katrinetorp Manor, a baroque ornamental garden and English landscape park near Malmö.
Travel to Ystad.
Proceed to Klostret i Ystad, a centuries-old Franciscan monastery and museum.