Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, is a commercial hub and a cosmopolitan metropolis. But with a population of 270,000 people who between them speak more than 100 languages and have roots linking them to more than 160 countries, this shouldn't come as a surprise.

Malmö, which once belonged to the Danes, is first mentioned in writing in the 1170s. It grew in the following centuries from the size of a small village into a fortified town that played its part in the violent history of medieval period. Malmö was captured by King Magnus Eriksson of Sweden in 1332, only to fall back into Danish hands in 1360 under the reign of Danish king Valdemar Atterdag. But the tide finally turned in favour of the Swedes in 1658 when Karl X Gustav wrested control of Skåne, Halland and Blekinge from the Danish king.

Although much of its history is preserved in its architecture, Malmö is not an "old" city. It has undergone massive change at several levels, and will continue to do so. The most notable of these changes is the city's transformation from industrial city into a seat of higher learning, technology and modern housing. Malmö University, which first opened its doors in 1998, has in just a short period of time become Sweden's eighth-largest institution of higher education, with more than 21,000 students.

But in addition to Malmö's burgeoning population, the city itself is growing too, having found - and is consolidating - its position in the expanding Öresund region. Whole new districts are emerging and new housing areas are under construction. One of these is Västra Hamnen, a fascinating amalgam of different architectural styles and a pioneer in the field of eco-friendly housing. Sundspromenaden, new bathing spots and Sweden's second-tallest building, Santiago Calatrava's Turning Torso are just some of the examples of the diversity that Malmö has to offer. From Västra Hamnen you can also see Sweden's tallest construction, the Öresund Bridge.

The city, the sea, the people and the joie de vivre - Malmö simply has so much to offer for people of all ages and interests.




Stay at Hilton Malmo City located in the city center - a shopper's paradise. Enjoy your stay in a spacious 25m²/269sq.ft room. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a working desk, minibar, iron or trouser press, hairdryer, telephone, spacious bathrooms with bathtub, Internet connection and TV with a great range of national and international channels. Work out in the gym with views from the 20th floor and dine in Lean Grill & Bar.

There are several alternatives of how to travel to Malmö and the conference hotel. You can fly to either Malmö Airport or Copenhagen Airport, take the train or arrive by car. Here is some useful information about transportation from the airports, the station and driving directions. If you decide to take a taxi we advice you to agree on a price with the driver before starting the journey.

Click here for a useful map over Malmö with the Hilton Hotel marked.


Arriving at Malmö Airport, Sturup
From Sturup Airport take the airport bus (30-minute journey) to Triangeln, then walk 25-yards and turn left where you will see the Hilton Malmö City hotel.

Malmö Airport Sturup:
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Airport bus:
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Arriving at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup
From Kastrup Airport in Copenhagen take the 20-minute train journey to Malmö Central Train Station, buy a ticket before boarding the train. From the station, take the No.7 green bus for 10 minutes to the Hilton Malmo City hotel. Get off at bus stop Triangeln where the hotel is located. For more information about the trains and buses visit Skånetrafiken.

Copenhagen Airport Kastrup:
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Arriving by train
Get off at Malmö Central Train Station. From the station, take the No.7 green bus for 10 minutes to the Hilton Malmo City hotel. Get off at bus stop Triangeln where the hotel is located. For more information about buses visit Skånetrafiken.

Skånetrafiken: http://www.skanetrafiken.se/templates/StartPage.aspx?id=2176&epslanguage=EN


Arriving by car
Visit the ViaMichelin webpage and use Triangeln for Adress, station and Malmö as Postcode, city, area in the destination box. Type in your departure adress and this will give you the driving directions for Hilton Malmö City.

The hotel is equipped with a garage (fee) and there is also outdoor parkings in the vicinity.

ViaMichelin webpage



Malmö offers a number of different hotels in different locations and different price categories. See the official Tourism pages for more alternatives Take me there!