Denmark and Sweden: from Copenhagen to Malmö

Roskilde is in West Zealand, Denmark, 35 km west of Copenhagen. Roskilde is an ancient city dating from the Viking age. The most important historical sights are the Viking Museum and Roskilde Cathedral, world heritage site. Roskilde is also home to the giant rock music event, Roskilde Festival.

Charming Lund delights with its quaint and colourful medieval lanes, cobblestoned streets filled with historical buildings and vibrant cultural and artistic scene. The romanesque style Lund Cathedral is one of the main attractions, and Lund is also home to one of Sweden’s oldest and largest Universities, which helps the city to maintain a buzzing atmosphere in its compact centre. Get lost in the ancient streets and make sure to enjoy the city’s excellent culinary scene in one of the many restaurants lining the old town.

Malmö is a cosmopolitan coastal city situated in the south of Sweden, connected to Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, by the Öresund Bridge. The city has an industrial past, but has since reinvented itself into a modern, diverse and multicultural city with a progressive outlook. The modernity of Malmö’s innovative waterfront region contrasts with the history of its old town, the perfect spot for meandering in boutiques and galleriesand admiring the excellent architecture such as the 16th century castle and the gothic style St. Peter’s Church.