Thanks to its strategic location in southern Sweden at the gate-

way to the European mainland, in 1524 the city of Malmö had

the honour of hosting an important meeting. King Fredrik I of

Denmark and King Gustav Vasa of Sweden met here and un-

dertook to preserve the peace between Denmark and Sweden.

Since then many meetings have been held in Malmö, and

down the centuries we’ve continued to take good care of our

visitors, whether or not they are of royal descent.

Which is a good reason why you too should choose Malmö

for your meeting! We have the resources and expertise for a

successful conference, congress or any other kind of exciting

event. On the following pages you will find all the practical

information you need to plan and implement your meeting.

Welcome to Malmö and to Sweden!

Historical facts

Malmö is mentioned in records

dating back to the 13th century.

Malmö’s oldest building is from

the 14th century.

Building work on Malmöhus Slott,

the castle in the heart of the city,

started in 1434.

Malmö and Skåne were Danish for

many centuries, becoming Swedish

in 1658.

Let’s meet in Malmö

Malmö has plenty to offer – the choice is up to you! There are

hotels and venues for all kinds of conferences and congresses.

Why not hold your conference way up on the 54th floor

of the spectacular Turning Torso, or in the medieval fort of

Malmöhus Slott? Suitable venues for larger meetings or events

include Malmö Arena and Swedbank Stadion.

Malmö is an international city with a compact, vibrant city

centre. Restaurants, bars, cafés and shops jostle alongside one

another, with the sea and a long, sandy beach close by. Areas

of natural beauty with several high-class golf courses are within

easy reach.

There are plenty of opportunities for a successful meeting in

Malmö!

A city of possibilities

New facilities

Malmö Arena

seating capacity 15,500

Swedbank Stadion

seating capacity 21,000

Congress & Concert Centre

(ready in 2012)

seating capacity 1,500 + 1,500

In 2006 Malmö was named Sweden’s first Fair Trade City, an

award that shows how Malmö is accepting its responsibility for

a fairer, more prosperous world.

Västra Hamnen is a totally new urban district where ecological

sustainability is the key. The residential area is self-sufficient,

using renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind

power and heat from the sea.

You can also look after the environment and your health when

you visit Malmö. Stay at an environment-friendly hotel, eat at

restaurants using organic, locally produced ingredients and buy

from shops that only sell Fair Trade products.

And take a look round Malmö by bike – our city has 410 km

of cycle paths!

Green Malmö

About Green MalmöAbout 40 per cent of residents cycle to work/university.

About 4,000 visitors a year come to study our environmental policy.In 2007 Malmö was named the world’s fourth greenest city by Grist, an environmental magazine (www.grist.org)

Malmö has the capacity to host major meetings. We already

have more than 3,500 hotel rooms, a figure that will almost

double in the next few years. You can choose anything from

five-star hotels to basic hostels. No matter where you stay, you

don’t have far to travel in Malmö, which means you make

more efficient use of your time.

If you are planning a meeting with a large number of

participants, it’s good to know that extra hotel rooms are

available within easy reach of Malmö. In the beautiful region

around the city there are many castles and manor houses

that offer accommodation with a difference and interesting

experiences.

Places to stay

Did you know that…You can hold your conference on the 54th floor of the Turning Torso?

There is a sandy beach more than 2 km long at the edge of the city centre?

Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city?In 2010 it will be ten years since the Öresund Bridge was opened and Sweden gained a fixed link to the continent?

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NameNumber of

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1 Best Western Hotel Jägersro **** Best Western Hotel Jägersro has an extremely well-adapted and modern conference centre. Quiet location close to the Öresund Bridge, the E20 and E6.

81 150 6 70 120 36 120 4 115 x 1485 800

2 Best Western Hotel Noble House **** Hotel with conference facilities located right in the centre of Malmö. Shopping, entertainment, culture and sights just round the corner.

137 5 34 50 22 50 3 x from 1695 from 1025

3 Best Western Premier Hotel Mäster Johan **** Hotel Mäster Johan is a privately owned first-class hotel. You will find our conference rooms for inspiring meetings alongside Pelargården.

69 44 2 20 25 18 44 1 x from 1970 from 1150

4 Best Western Hotel Royal **** Personal hotel in the heart of central Malmö, 300 metres from the railway station.

50 1 24 24 18 24 1 30 x 1395 775

5 Clarion Collection Hotel Temperance **** In the heart of the city centre in a building with traditions. All guests are offered afternoon coffee and an evening buffet between 18 and 21. Parking available in the building.

126 50 5 40 60 30 60 3 70 x 1100-1500 700-900

6 Comfort Hotel Malmö Modern, centrally located hotel beside the Central Station. Free wireless Internet for all guests. Lobby kiosk with drinks and salads.

127 150 1 20 35 16 2 x from 600 from 500

7 Elite Hotel Residens **** Cosy English-inspired hotel opposite the Central Station. Good parking possibilities.

69 100 4 34 45 20 45 2 70 x from 950 from 500

8 Elite Hotel Savoy **** Hotel with traditions opposite the Central Station, known for its beautiful rooms and function rooms. Good parking possibilities.

109 200 4 80 120 40 120 2 303 x from 1050 from 600

9 First Hotel Garden *** In the heart of Malmö. 170 personally decorated rooms, restaurant and bar. 4 conference rooms with the latest technology.

170 4 42 60 40 60 2 80 x from 1158 from 698

10 First Hotel Jörgen Kock *** A stone's throw from the Central Station. 105 large and new-renovated rooms and a conference room with space for 15 people.

105 1 15 15 15 1 x from 1198 from 698

11 Hilton Malmö City **** Right in the city centre with a large garage under the Hotel. Staffed business centre. Wireless Internet.

216 320 10 240 450 60 450 10 200 x from 1400 from 900

12 Hotel DUXIANA **** A concept hotel with an integrated DUXIANA shop. Comfort and well-being run through its hotel concept.

22 40 1 10 20 10 40 150 x 1590 995

13 Ibis Hotel Malmö/Konferens*** New-renovated hotel with bar and restaurant. Conferences at low prices. At the Malmö Stadion area, close to the city centre.

255 250 8 200 300 30 350 5 300 x up to 1100 up to 700

14 Quality Hotel Konserthuset **** Comfortable and convenient right in the centre. New-renovated, cosy restaurant, own garage and bubble pool.

155 1200 7 120 180 40 180 5 400+200 x 1100-1700 700-995

15 Radisson SAS Hotel **** Has one of Malmö's largest conference centres with as many as 25 conference rooms of varying size all on the same floor.

229 180 25 75 130 38 130 12 x from 1495 from 1090

16 Renaissance Malmö Hotel ***** Located in the heart of Malmö, 3 on site restaurants. Great hotel for small, unique meetings and events. Historically Stylish.

128 5 25 5 x 2195 1195

17 Rica Hotel Malmö **** Highly modern conference centre with five rooms with daylight, equipped with PC projectors, DVD. VHS, sound systems and air conditioning.

82 5 48 70 28 70 1 55 x 1145-1845 695-895

18 Scandic Kramer Historic 19th century hotel right in the centre of Malmö. Wireless Internet in the building.

113 50 1 25 28 20 28 1 25 x from 1500 from 900

19 Scandic Segevång Well-attended conference centre, including wireless Internet and free parking.

161 200 8 120 200 30 200 4 174 x 1100-1500 700-900

20 Scandic S:t Jörgen Hotel with modern interior design at Gustav Adolfs torg. Conference cooperation with Palladium.

288 172 6 60 80 24 80 4 40 x 1100-1500 700-900

21 StayAt Malmö Mazetti Located in the historic Mazetti chocolate factory, only a 10-minute walk from the most central parts of Malmö.

58 1 22 16 x up to 700 up to 600

22 Teaterhotellet *** Colourful rooms and art exhibitions in the hotel. Heated garage.

44 1 15 20 12 20 x 1280 800

23 The Mayfair Hotel Tunneln **** Historic, award-winning hotel in the centre of Malmö. A hotel with more than 700 years of history in its walls.

77 90 2 40 80 40 250 3 160 x from 1295 from 770

Hotels (Accommodation only)24 Hotel Astoria ***

Pleasant and friendly hotel, very central location in Gamla Väster.29 up to 1100 up to 700

25 Hotell Baltzar **** The hotel, which is in a building from the end of the 19th century with many preserved details, is right in the centre. The rooms convey the century-old charm.

44 x 1380 850

26 Hotel Plaza i Malmö *** Small hotel, popular for its personal service.

48 x 1195 740

27 StayAt Hotel Kaptensgatan Apartment hotel in the centre of Malmö. Every conceivable kind of service within walking distance. Pleasant location overlooking the canal.

243 x up to 700 up to 600

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sq.m. Internet Restaurant28 Chokladfabriken/ Brygghuset

Historic brewery building right in the centre of Malmö. Specialty: Beer tasting 220+140+120 7 150+80+60 280+130+80 50+35+30 280 3 1060 x x

29 Congress and Concert Centre (ready in 2012) High-quality centre for concerts and large meetings. Capacity for 1,500 people in the conference centre and 1,500 in the concert hall.

1500 1500+1500 x x

30 Exhibition centre (ready at end of 2011/start of 2012) Location at the station in Hyllie beside the multipurpose Malmö Arena and close to road connections. Conveniently sited for visitors.

15000 x x

31 Fridhemsborgs Conference Unique conference and meeting environment in Malmö's largest villa, built in 1916. International service staff assist foreign guests.

150 2 80 120+80 50+35 120 5 100+80 x Catering

32 Glasklart Restaurant & Event At the centre of experiences Glasklart stands proudly like a diamond at the water - 700 sq.m. with a 38 m high ceiling, where Malmö meets the sea.

400/600 2 40 80 40 500 1 600 x x

33 Hipps festvåning Function rooms suitable for conferences, weddings and large events in an exceptional environment.

300 4 100 200 90 200 4 223 + 95 + 60 + 38

x x

34 Katrinetorp Manor house with gardens 10 min. from centre of Malmö and 20 min. from Copenhagen

140 8 70 150 45 150 3 x x

35 Kockum Fritid Meeting and fitness centre at the edge of Öresund.

200 8 80 300 30 300 3 200 x x

36 Kompanihuset Building from the early 16th century that offers an exceptional environment.

75 2 40 75 33 75 2 90 + 60 Catering

37 Luftkastellet Outstanding location overlooking Öresund and the Öresund Bridge, giving the building huge potential for events, concerts, conferences, major dinners and the like.

800 4 400 700 800 2 1000 x x

38 Malmö Airport Conference & Event Optimal spaces for events or business meetings, such as a kick-off or breakfast meeting before a business trip. Here it is easy to gather partners, colleagues and clients.

5 30-40 50-80 20-40 80-100 4 211 x x

39 Malmö Arena New multipurpose arena and attractive venue for business and companies with very good resources to tailor conference, exhibition and congress events.

3000 80 25-300 25-200 100 14000 74 x x

40 Malmö Börshus Centrally-located daytime conference centre with lovely atmosphere, good service, food and drink.

350 8 215 350 100 350 6 200+200 x x

41 Malmö Konferenscenter Large foyers that are excellent for product displays, mini-exhibitions, etc.

200 8 136 225 50 225 500-1000 x x

42 Sankt Gertrud Konferens Modern conference rooms with a unique atmosphere in the heart of Malmö. Here you can enjoy a conference, good food and drink in an environment with roots in the 16th century.

220 14 120 280 60 280 7 150 x x

43 Slagthuset New use for the City of Malmö's old slaughterhouse from 1904. Today a seething venue with modern facilities and unique, flexible premises near the Central Station.

1200 6 300 925 70 6 2400 x x

44 Stadion Exhibition Centre/Europaporten Kongresscenter A complete conference and exhibition centre with frequent bus services and good parking.

1500 12 200 820 50 820 8 2500+2000 x Catering

45 Swedbank Stadion A highly modern football stadium with excellent areas for conferences, exhibitions and concerts.

2000 9 20-500 20-1000 1000 40 3000 x x

46 Turning Torso Meetings Located at the very top on the 53rd and 54th floors of the fantastic Turning Torso. Perfect for everything from inspiring seminars to grand customer events.

120 8 42 75 30 75 8 863 x x

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World Trade Center Malmö Located in Västra Hamnen, offers modern and well-equipped conference rooms with all associated services in the form of receptions, restaurants and shops. The confe-rence rooms are spread over two buildings – World Trade Center Hamnplan / World Trade Center Teknikportalen.

38476 28/32 40-60/60 20/24 40-60/60 0/2 80/80 x/x x/x

49 Översten Restaurant & Conference Conference rooms located on the 26th floor with a view of the whole of Malmö, the Öresund Bridge, Denmark, etc. Very central in Malmö.

200 5 50 160 50 200 3 x x

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sq.m. Internet Restaurant50 Baltiska Hallen

Flexible sports and events areas with several boxes and dressing rooms.250 5 1200 4000 4 1250+1250 x x

51 Casino CosmopolInternational casino. Gaming, restaurants and entertainment in the best conceivable form.

200 2 150/40 220/50 20 220 225 x

52 Jägersro Restaurants Unique environment where the racecourse activities unfold before your eyes. Good premises for conferences, product launches, mini-exhibitions and parties.

800 6 8 200 2 2400 x x

53 Malmö Concert Hall Situated in the centre of Malmö with good connections and walking distances to the central station, pedestrian streets and major shopping centres, etc.

200 3 1198 400+250 x

54 Malmö Museums Opportunity to meet in an exciting cultural and historical environment. Museums with varying exhibitions. Malmöhus Castle.

120 3 130 130-150 3 x x

55 Malmö Opera You can have meetings for 10 to 1500 participants in Malmö's most beautiful interiors. Having one of Malmö's nicest restaurants in the building perfects the experience.

1500 2 60 1500 25 1500 2 2000 x

56 Nöjesteatern A different meeting with atmosphere, imbued with the show and ostentation of the world of theatre. Offers all modern facilities for a pleasant and successful event.

250-600 634 400-600

57 Palladium Suitable for conferences for 75-500 people. The hall is flexible and can be adapted to size. Beautiful environment in the heart of Malmö.

1 500 500 3 200 x Catering

58 Tangopalatset A fantastic space totalling 900 sq.m., dance floor and a full 11 metres to the ceiling. An imposing stage and gallery testify that this was once a church.

230 3 230 230/600

59 Utmaningarnas Hus Here you can combine a conference with 40 different challenges that require cooperation and various skills to solve.

136 2 80 120 60 150 x x

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Malmö is ideal for exciting outdoor events. The city centre and

many other locations in the city have public venues with open

spaces for all kinds of activities.

The city is well known for its beautiful parks with small lakes

and its network of canals. Within walking distance of the

centre there is a beach that stretches for several kilometres,

bordered by broad, green spaces. Scout camps, pop concerts,

show jumping events, football tournaments and many other

activities have been held here.

Stortorget, surrounded by magnificent, historic buildings,

or Lilla Torg, framed by open-air restaurants, provide lively

meeting places in the city centre.

Anything is possible!

A little bit more Malmö

Facts and Figures3.5 million people live in the Öresund region.

Malmö is only 20 minutes from Scandinavia’s largest airport, Copenhagen Airport.Approx. 3,500 hotel rooms (+2,000 within a few years).

280,000 people live in Malmö.More than 365 restaurants – one for every day of the year!

70 golf courses within one hours’ drive.

Have a good time while you are hereMake sure you experience new things and make

life-long memories when you are in Malmö. The

city, its beautiful surroundings and its proximity

to Copenhagen have so much to offer.

City of sports

Malmö has modern facilities for both summer and winter

sports. And the densely populated Öresund region has the

audience to support them!

The new multi-purpose Malmö Arena is a world-class venue

for sport, entertainment and cultural events. The stadium area

close to the centre of Malmö houses both Malmö Stadion and

the new Swedbank Stadion. Close by are Baltiska Hallen and

Isstadion, with generous capacity for a range of events.

Jägersro Trav & Galopp is one of Sweden’s biggest horse racing

venues. Close to the centre there are several marinas with

excellent facilities for sailing and other sea-borne transport.

A specially designed world-class skateboard park attracts

skateboarders from all around the world. And PGA of Sweden

National, which has three 18-hole golf courses and a hotel, is

one of Scandinavia’s premier golfing centres of the very highest

international standard.

To name but a few. Malmö’s the place to be!

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City of Culture & Design

Malmö offers an exciting blend of cultural experiences. It has

several major venues for theatre, dance and music.

There is modern art in Malmö Konsthall’s large exhibition

halls, while the Form/Design Center presents Scandinavian

design.

Many buildings and locations provide reminders of the city’s

history, which goes back several centuries. One example is

Malmöhus, a renaissance palace surrounded by parks and

canals. But you will also see ultra-modern buildings such as the

impressive, eye-catching Turning Torso, which is 190 metres

high and was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava.

You will always eat well in Malmö! Restaurant menus offer you

everything from local specialities to delicacies from all corners

of the world.

Skåne is rich in good ingredients, sourced from its fertile fields,

from nature in the wild and from the sea that surrounds it.

Many restaurants arrange various cooking activities and tast-

ings. With the help of skilled master chefs and other experts,

you can learn the art of Swedish cooking and taste Swedish

specialties.

Take your seat!

City of culinary experiences & pleasure

Shopping in Malmö

Shopping in Malmö is convenient and enjoyable. The shops

are close together and you will find modern, Scandinavian

design, the very latest young fashions and much more besides.

A large, broad pedestrian street takes you from square to square

throughout the city centre. Along the shopping streets you

will discover a wealth of shops, large department stores and

shopping malls. Mostly within walking distance, so you’ll be

able to do lots of shopping in a short space of time! Why not

enjoy a break at a café along the way or take a seat at Lilla Torg

and indulge in some people watching?

The best of both worlds

A meeting in Malmö has so much to offer. Your can experience

all the attractions of the city while enjoying its proximity to

beautiful, wild nature.

Go shopping one day and stroll along the seashore the next.

Enjoy the throng of people in the pedestrian streets or the

peace of the golf course.

You will experience the contrast between old and new. You

can visit magnificent palaces with so many tales to tell about

our history or meet Vikings in a genuine Viking village. You

can stroll round Västra Hamnen and admire the exhilarating,

futuristic architecture.

Come to Malmö and experience the best of both worlds!

Places of interestRibersborgs kallbadhus, dating back to 1898, where people bathe in the sea all year round.

Malmöhus Slott with its dungeon and moat.Apoteket Lejonet at Stortorget.Lilla Torg surrounded by buildings from the 16th century.

Västra Hamnen, a new urban district with exciting architecture and ecological sustainability as its guiding principles.Möllevångstorget and the surround-ing area, with a wealth of multicul-tural shops, bars and restaurants.

Shorter distance to

the city of Malmö

Travelling to Malmö is easy and convenient. There are two

airports only half an hour from the city centre – Malmö

Airport and the international Copenhagen Airport. Thanks

to modern infrastructure and good communications, you can

get around quickly and conveniently in Malmö and via the

Öresund Bridge from Copenhagen, the Danish capital. At the

end of 2010 a rail tunnel will be opened under Malmö that

will further simplify travel.

Motorways enable you to access Malmö quickly by car from all

points of the compass. And there are excellent rail links from

the rest of Sweden and Europe to the central station right in

the city centre. Short distancesMalmö Airport 40 minCopenhagen Airport 20 minKöpenhamn C 35 minLund

20 minHelsingborg 45 minTrelleborg 45 minYstad 60 minKristianstad 90 min

For your convenienceMalmö Convention Bureau is the City of Malmö’s official

tourist organisation with the role of marketing Malmö as an

attractive destination for meetings. We provide free advice and

support for businesses and organisations that are interested

in holding meetings in the city. We also act as a coordinator

between you in your role as a meeting planner and various

players in Malmö.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We will help you with:

Formal tender

Site inspections/familiarisation trips

Incentive programmes

Sales promotion material

Good to know

Brief facts about Sweden

Population: 9.2 million.

Area: Sweden is the third largest country in Europe (450 000 km2).

Capital: Stockholm.

Language: Swedish.

Constitution: Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

Religion: 80 per cent Christians.

Major exports: Mobile phones, cars and trucks, paper, machinery, steel, iron, pharmaceuticals and food products.

Well-known Swedish companies: Alfa Laval, AstraZeneca, Ericsson, H&M, IKEA, Tetra Pak and Volvo.

Time zone GMT + 1 hour. Summer time from the end of March until the end of October.

Currency Swedish kronor (SEK).

Climate (in the Malmö region) In winter (December-February) the temperature is around 0°C. Spring and autumn are mild. In the summer (June-August) the weather is generally warm and sunny.

Practical links Swedish Embassy www.swedenabroad.com

SAS www.flysas.com

Malmö Aviation www.malmoaviation.se

SJ (Rail services) www.sj.se

Visit Sweden www.visitsweden.com

Tourism in Skåne www.skane.com

Malmö Tourism / Malmö Convention Bureau www.malmotown.com