( CNN ) -- First trip to Malmo ? Here 's some insider advice to help you get the most out of your visit . Locals like to take a cold dip after a sauna at Ribersborgs Kallbadhus . Getting around town Most of Malmo 's attractions are reachable by foot , but flat terrain and an abundance of cycle paths also make the city ideal to explore by bike . Rentals run around 120 kronor . You can also jump on the eco-friendly buses that criss-cross the city . Visit the tourist office at Central Station for maps . If you opt for a taxi , be sure to set the price of the trip with the driver before setting off . Ice cool For more than a century , locals have been visiting the Ribersborgs Kallbadhus for a steam in the sauna followed by a dip in the Baltic . The swimming baths are open year-round . If you want to blend in with the locals , brave the elements and hit the baths in the winter for an icy plunge . A better time to visit for the less adventurous is in the summer , when the baths are open for sunbathing . Living green As part of its post-industrial transformation , Malmo has become a leader in environmental design . The city 's green achievements are reflected by the Bo01 housing development , a waterfront regeneration project with a focus on environmentally-friendly living . For the latest in green design , visit the Western Harbor and Augustenborg neighborhoods . For a more informed look , contact the local Environmental Department , which occasionally offers free guided tours of the city 's ecologically sustainable areas . Around the Sound Malmo is located just 35 minutes by train from the Danish capital of Copenhagen , and every day thousands travel between the two cities via the Oresund Bridge . Trains leave from Malmo every 20 minutes for most of the day . After midnight , service is less frequent . The two cities are part of Scandinavia 's Oresund region -- the transnational area made up of southern Sweden and eastern Denmark . The best way to explore the Oresund region is with an `` Around the Sound '' ticket , which gives you access to all the trains you need to travel around the area , including the ride across the Oresund Bridge . You can make as many stops as you want as long as you travel in one direction . Tickets are good for two days and also get you discounts to the major attractions in the region . Prices depend on how far you travel and start from 199 kronor . Feasting on crayfish Swedes are crazy about crayfish , and outdoor festivities celebrating the crustacean are held across the nation to mark the end of summer . In Malmo , head to Stortorget , the city 's main square , for one of the biggest crayfish parties in the world . The massive celebration is held annually to kick off the popular Malmo Festival . Swedes like their crayfish cooked in salty water infused with dill . Blend in with the locals by eating it cold with toast and beer . To really get into the tradition , wash down the crayfish with akvavit , a Scandinavian kind of vodka .
Walking is the cheapest and easiest way to explore Malmo . Have a picnic followed by an easy dip in the sea for a truly local experience . Take a two - week break by taking a trip to nearby villages . Feasting on fish is a traditional way to celebrate the end of summer .