10 Things to Do Off the Beaten Track in Malmö

The Matkaravan International Food Walk is a great way to discover the many specialist and award-winning grocery stores and cheese mongers that line the city's Möllevång Square. The food walks are all led by former chefs, sommeliers and food writers, so you're guaranteed an expert take on all that the square and the city have to offer. You'll even get to pick up a few professional tips to try out in your kitchen at home.

Be sure to arrive on an empty stomach so you have plenty of room for the wide array of Asian, Middle Eastern and European flavours.

In recent years, Malmö has become a hugely colourful city thanks to the exciting array of modern street art that adorns many of the city's facades in both the centre and the outskirts. A bike makes for a great way to explore the art on offer while simultaneously seeing more of marvellous Malmö.

Begin in the Old Town (Gamla staden) where you'll find a huge and alluring mural depicting a girl with an octopus, then set off towards the neighbourhood of Davidshall to check out the curious creatures created by British artist Phlegm, a sweet little girl with a fox and a brightly vibrant cosmos. The district of Holma is also a key area for street art and a great place to finish the day.

Malmö Chocolate Factory (Malmö Chokladfabrik) is home to both classic chocolate creations and more modern flavours. The factory is located just a stone's throw away from the People's Park (Folkets park) and can be easily reached by bus. Simply get off at the Barkgatan Stop and you'll find the factory around the corner.

Taste chocolates with notes of vanilla and violet or pear and cardamom. Pick up a chocolate-filled cone adorned with a sweet personal message for that special someone back home. Discover the richness of real, dark and organic chocolate or try a little bit of everything in an assorted selection box.

Malmö Brewing Co. is not just a brewery offering its own exciting concoctions, but a taproom with beers from all across the Scania region. It is located just a stone's throw away from the People's Park (Folkets park) and can be easily reached by bus. Simply get off at the Barkgatan Stop and you'll find the brewery right at your feet.

Take a guided tour through the facility and sample some of the brewery's own exciting varieties, like an apricot-flavoured wheat beer or a sweet porter with notes of vanilla. You can even sample drinks from other breweries, too. How about a classic Malmö mead or a wild-yeast blackcurrant beer from nearby Staffanstorp?

Zlatan Court is the very place where world-famous footballer, and possibly the most famous Malmöite of our time, cut his teeth in the beautiful game. Check out the star's autograph and footprints before a game of five-a-side in this unique and inspiring environment. The actual pitch itself is made from recycled athletic shoes.

Zlatan Court is located in the district of Rosengård, scarcely 100 metres away from Rosengård Train Station. Or if you prefer to travel by bus, there is a local stop around 200 metres away.

The Disgusting Food Museum is the perfect destination for self-professed adventurous eaters who want to put their worldly and tolerant taste buds to the test. You'll find the Disgusting Food Museum in the Caroli Shopping Centre in central Malmö. Local buses stop right outside the museum or if you feel like working up an appetite, you can walk from Malmö Central Station in just a couple of minutes.

Inside you'll find a permanent exhibition featuring 80 dishes from all over the world. Can you stomach the strange consistency of fermented shark from Iceland or the stench of Thailand's most pungent fruit?

The Non-Violence Sculpture, also known as the Knotted Gun, is a famous artwork known the world over. The first iteration of the sculpture was created by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd following the murder of Beatles legend John Lennon. Several versions of the same statue have since been installed all around Sweden and across the world. One of the most widely visited of the original statues is located outside the UN Headquarters in New York, but the Malmö sculpture has been in place the longest.

The Non-Violence Sculpture is located in the Västra Hamnen district across the canal from Malmö Central Station. The area is easy to reach either by bus or by train with the sculpture located just 150 to 300 metres away from the stop.

The early 20th century was an important time in Malmö's history when the city was growing rapidly, and the 1930s Malmö Cycle Guide is a great way to get a taste for this exciting age. Begin your trip at Malmö Museum (Malmö Museer), just over half a mile from Malmö Central Station, where you can borrow or buy a copy of the in-depth guide that the museum has had produced. Then set off and discover the Malmö of days gone by right from the comfort of your bicycle saddle.

The guide will not only transport you through time and space, but via its photos and evocative descriptions it will give you a better understanding of the architectural styles you see and a sense for the city's nightlife and culture in the inter-war years.

The Öresund Bridge Abutment (Öresundsbrons brofäste) is a great place to enjoy magnificent views over both the impressive bridge and the gorgeous sound, Sweden's gateway to Europe. Be sure to bring your camera as the view is well worth capturing on film. Besides a fantastic view, you'll also find lots of great walking trails and picnic spots in the area.

The viewing spot is located in Limhamn, just under 5 miles from central Malmö, and is most easily reached by car or bike. But if you'd rather arrive by public transport, take the bus to Sibbarp and then walk for about a mile along through the leafy recreational area.