When I was in Copenhagen a few weeks ago, my friend and I decided to go to Malmo in Sweden for the day. This is very easy now that there is a bridge linking Denmark and Sweden. This is the Oresund Bridge. It is the longest combined railway and road bridge in Europe. I travelled by train which only took 35 mins. I was hoping to see the bridge but of course the only views I got were of the sea on either side of the of the bridge.
The harbour in Malmo. Unfortunately you can't see the bridge from here either
(wikipedia)
The bridge runs almost 8 km from the Swedish coast to the artificial island Peberholm in the middle of the strait. The rest of the journey is through a tunnel
Cycles aplenty in Malmo.
We walked from the main rail station across the canal and into the town.
In the main Square is Malmo town Hall built between 1544-1547 restored in 1860
The oldest pharmacy was founded in 1571
Next door to the main square is Lillla Torg a beautiful cobblestone square.
There are a number of bars and restaurants in this historic market square.
It was such a beautiful day that we sat in the square enjoying a meal and a couple of drinks watching the world go by, before it was time to get the train back to Copenhagen.
When I was in Copenhagen a few weeks ago, my friend and I decided to go to Malmo in Sweden for the day. This is very easy now that there is a bridge linking Denmark and Sweden. This is the Oresund Bridge. It is the longest combined railway and road bridge in Europe. I travelled by train which only took 35 mins. I was hoping to see the bridge but of course the only views I got were of the sea on either side of the of the bridge.
Wonderful photos of your travels ~ love the yellow building with wood frame! Bridge is fascinating!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
C & Z
Thank you for sharing those amazing photos - the architecture is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI envy you all your travels, I will travel along vicariously.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant, interesting-looking, place Malmo is. I'd be quite happy to explore - after a few beers watching the world go by, of course. That bridge is stunning...
ReplyDeleteI went by bus over The Bridge! It was a very, very long one! Great experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking town - the island where the tunnel goes under the sea looks very science fiction!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Lovely shots of Malmö. It's been a while since I visited.
ReplyDeleteHello, the bridge-tunnel road is great. A nice way to travel between Denmark and Sweden. I like the square and statues. The old pharmacy is really neat. Thanks for sharing, have a happy day and new week!
ReplyDeleteYou do get about my friend. I never know where you might be from one week to the next. I do enjoy meeting Scandinavians when we travel. they seem such open, friendly people.
ReplyDeleteNice photos as ever.
Looks like it was a good visit. There’s a bridge tunnel across the Chesapeake Bay that is similar to the one you were on. No trains on it though.
ReplyDeleteSplendid architecture!
ReplyDeleteI love the lighthouse, and the half-timbered buildings reminiscent of Olde England, but I especially like the bridge. I've always been fond of bridges, since I saw one being built when I was a youngster. I was so impressed by the centre part, which lifted up to allow water traffic to pass underneath.
ReplyDeleteNow that I know there's a bridge-plus-tunnel from Denmark to Sweden, I'm intrigued! I'd love to see Sweden, perhaps to meet our very own Fiona.
Thanks for the inspiration! (Fiona might not thank me if I show up on her doorstep unannounced, except by the dogs, of course.)
A thoroughly enjoyable post today!
Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
You show me what I probably will see in August on my roundtrip through the North !
ReplyDeleteI still want to visit Malmo some day. I was quite close once, but could only see the twisted torso tower from a distance.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteThe bridge/tunnel seems like quite a feat of engineering, and there are architectural delights to be enjoyed at the end of the journey.
ReplyDeleteAt first, it looked like a bridge to nowhere. That's impressive engineering.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip. I still can't over that island in the middle of the strait and how the train track/road just disappears into the tunnel!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the bridge. We can't even get to the nearest State in 35 minutes! A nice train trip and the walk from the station reminds me of your other blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting way to travel to Sweden. Amazing it only takes 35 minutes.
ReplyDeleteYou were in Sweden! I hope you have enjoyed your day enough so that you want to return for longer time next time.
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