Start your day exploring the historic **Gamla Stan**, also known as the Old Town, where you can get a glimpse of the royal palace and its changing of the guard ceremony. Discover hidden courtyards, ancient churches, and cobblestone streets lined with charming souvenir shops and cafés. Then, hop on a ferry and cruise around the archipelago and visit one of its 30,000 islands. End your day at the futuristic **Vasa Museum** and learn about the tragic story behind the Vasa Ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
Travel by train to Malmö and start your day at the buzzing Malmö Central Station, a futuristic transportation hub that also houses a food market, shops, and restaurants. Stroll around colourful neighborhoods like Möllevångstorget, where you can taste local street food and find the city’s only food-truck park, before exploring Malmö’s most iconic spots like **Stortorget, Kungsparken, and the Turning Torso**. Conclude your tour with a scenic walk alongside the Öresund Bridge and catch a glimpse of Denmark.
Stockholm and Malmö are well-connected by trains, buses, and ferries. It's recommended to buy a **SL Access Card** which provides unlimited travel on all public transport throughout the Stockholm region. The card can also be used on the local Malmö buses and trains. Train tickets between Stockholm and Malmö start from SEK 240 / £20.55 and the journey takes around 4 hours.
If you have more time, visit Stockholm's modern art museum, **Moderna Museet**, or explore Malmö's Ribersborg Beach and its famous sauna rituals. For outdoor enthusiasts, visit Stockholm's Djurgården Island and hike around its lush forests and scenic trails. If you have less time, skip Malmö altogether and explore more of Stockholm's neighborhoods like the young and trendy **Södermalm** or the chic and exclusive **Östermalm**.
The main airport serving Stockholm and Malmö is **Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)** located 40km from Stockholm's city center and 120km from Malmö. Malmö is also served by the smaller **Malmö Airport (MMX)** which mostly operates domestic flights and is located 28km from Malmö's city center.