9 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Malmö

Little Square (Lilla torg) is at the heart of Malmö's casual nightlife. Its central location in the city's old town (Gamla staden), just a few minutes away from Malmö Central Station, makes it easy both to get to the square and to move on to nightclubs and concerts later in the evening.

This cute, cobblestoned square is flanked on all sides by historical buildings in brick and the region's traditional half-timber style, as well as some of the city's most popular terraces. Even if you aren't visiting in the summer, it may still be worth your while pulling up a chair at one of these terrace spots – they normally boast outdoor heating as a nice way to extend the season.

Étage is a solid choice if you want a booming nightclub experience while on your visit to Malmö. Over the years, this classic nightclub has become an important staple of the Malmö club scene, with its central location at Stortorget square – just a 5 minute walk away from Malmö Central Station and Little Square – making it a convenient destination to round off the night.

Several dance floors featuring different genres mean that this is a nightclub to suit practically every taste. On certain evenings the age limit creeps down to 18, making Étage a suitable spot for younger travellers who want to dance the night away.

Kulturbolaget (lit. Culture Company), or KB as it's better known, is one of Malmö's most popular and intimate concert venues as well as an excellent nightclub. Its location on Bergsgatan in Malmö, just a 5 minute walk away from the terraces on Möllevång Square, makes it easy to reach by foot after a casual dinner nearby.

KB is where locals go to enjoy a cold beer and all kinds of music from melodic singer-songwriters to skull-rattling death metal. Even on nights when no artist is booked, guests can still come down for a drink and a dance in the nightclub which is known for its unique ambience in an edgy, industrial setting.

Malmö Opera offers high-class entertaining for all ages – children's theatre, lectures, musicals, theatre plays, concerts and not to mention opera, of course! The opera house is located in the district of Kronoborg in the southern part of what is now central Malmö, just 500 metres away from Triangeln Train Station.

Book tickets for a campy musical to enjoy with the girls, an absurdly comical opera with your best friend, or a romantic and magnificent concert with that special someone in your life. Also on offer are fun, family-friendly plays and raucous sing-alongs to well-known tunes and chart-topping hits, not to mention a wide array of popular guest artists.

Visit Casino Cosmopol and try your hand at a game of poker, watch with anticipation as the roulette spins, play a game of one-armed bandit or enjoy some quality entertainment in the form of a live performance or an evening of karaoke. Casino Cosmopol is located in the city's Castle Park (Slottsparken) next to the Renaissance Malmö Castle (Malmöhus), about half a mile from Malmö Central Station.

Inside you'll find games such as poker, black jack, baccarat and roulette. There are also plenty of exciting and exclusive slot machines and often live entertainment for when you feel like taking a break from the action.

Big Bowl in Malmö is the home of fast-paced and colourful activity for the whole family. It is located in the district of Slussen, between Malmö Central Station and Värnhem Square. Local buses stop regularly nearby, so you'll find it easy to arrive after a dinner in town.

Bring along the entire gang or family for some good old fashioned fun at Big Bowl, where you can play bowling, try your hand at shuffleboard or book a package and combine both activities with a visit to the arcade. There's also a bar serving up delicious cocktails if you think a drink or two won't throw you off your game!

The Moorish Pavilion (Moriska paviljongen) offers live entertainment, nightclubbing and a cosy cocktail bar. The pavilion is located in the People's Park (Folkets park) in the most southerly part of central Malmö. It can be reached on food in just a few minutes from the district of Södervärn and there is also a bus stop at the entrance to the People's Park. Here you'll find everything from pulse-raising Moroccan music to stand-up comedy that will leave you gasping for breath.

Or would you prefer a beer hall or a cocktail bar? Not to worry, because you'll find both here. Plus a nightclub with several different dance floors playing music in different genres and where theme nights are often arranged.

Hyllie Water Tower (Hyllie vattentorn) is an important part of Malmö's urban landscape and can be seen from far and wide, especially in the evening when it is lit up in gorgeous colours. The water tower is located in the district of Hyllie in southern Malmö, a stone's throw away from Hyllie Station. The area is also home to Malmö Arena and popular shopping centre Emporia.

When the sun goes down over Hyllie, this iconic Malmö landmark transforms, taking on a colourful glimmer in tones of blue and purple, for example. It makes for a great opportunity to take a unique picture to remind you of your visit to Malmö.

Malmö and the surrounding region boasts a wide array of exciting local beers, offering everything from light lagers with notes of vanilla through to dark chocolate stouts – so why not visit a tap room and sample a few different types? A beer tasting makes for a unique and somewhat different activity for a catch-up with friends or an engaging date.

Malmö Brewing Co. is well known for its IPAs and vanilla porters. There, you can try a lager from nearby Sibbarp or a natural wild-yeast blackcurrant beer from the town of Staffanstorp. Or if you fancy something a little sweeter, try a mead from Malmö Meadery.