I visited Copenhagen but no one goes to this gorgeous hidden gem just 30 minutes away | Travel News | Travel

Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital and most populous city, and it is rich in history and has gorgeous architecture.

It takes under two hours to get there from London by plane, and it is packed full of gorgeous restaurants, shops and cafes.

When looking to explore the surrounding areas, nothing really caught my eye, until I realised I could be in Sweden in under 30 minutes.

Sweden is known for its popular cities like Stockholm, but I hadn’t really heard much about Malmo, the third-largest city in the country.

Located in the far south of Sweden, it lies at the eastern end of the striking Öresund Bridge, a long road and railway bridge running to Copenhagen.

After deciding I wanted to visit the city to tick off two countries in one visit, I purchased the tickets and was in Sweden in just 30 minutes.

Having done some research, I headed to Lilla Torg in the centre, a gorgeous cobblestone square full of cafes, restaurants and half-timbered houses.

It was built in 1952 as a market square and was one of the most gorgeous locations to grab a drink and something to eat.

Malmo is among the top 10 cycling cities in the world, and whilst I didn’t explore the city on a bike, many people were cycling around.

The centre has an extensive network of bike lanes and scenic waterfront paths to help you enjoy the sights.

One landmark to see in the region includes the Turning Torso, a neo-futurist residential skyscraper designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

Finished in 2005, it is based on one of his earlier sculptures called Twisting Toso, a white marble piece resembling the shape of a twisting human being and was the first twisting skyscraper in the world.

Other popular attractions include the Disgusting Food Museum, Malmo City Library, St. Peter’s Church and Malmohus Castle.

The Western Harbour is also another must-visit in Malmo and helps you take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the city.

It’s within easy walking distance of the centre and people enjoy football on the grass, ice cream from local shops and admire the sea views towards Denmark.

Sweden is also known for its famous sweets, known as Bubs, so I was sure to pick some up from the many sweet shops located in the centre.

There was also a huge shopping centre full of well-known chain restaurants and shops, which was handy when looking for some supplies.

Malmo was a gorgeous city to visit and with lots of green space, it didn’t feel like a city at all. I’d highly recommend making the trip over to Sweden if you do visit Copenhagen.