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Malmö
Welcome to Malmö and Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026!
About Malmö
Malmö is Sweden’s third‑largest city and is located in a growing region. Within a radius of 100 km from Malmö, approximately 3.8 million people live.
The city has a large and active sports community with many different disciplines. Sporting events and competitions are frequently hosted here. In recent years, Malmö has, for example, hosted the Special Olympics Games Sweden, the Eurovision Song Contest, the Floorball World Championships, the European Men’s Handball Championship, and the Europe Grand Smash.
Malmö offers the wide range of culture, restaurants, and activities you would expect from a major city, yet still has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Everything is close by. Most hotels and attractions are within a 15‑minute walk from the city center.
Malmö is a city of great diversity. Around 140 languages are spoken here, and people from many different countries live and work in the city. This is reflected in Malmö’s culture, food, shopping, and entertainment. Many new and exciting experiences await anyone visiting Malmö.
Tips for visitors with disabilities
Culture and leisure for people with disabilities – City of Malmö External link.
Öresunds Funkis – an accessible beach – City of Malmö External link.
Book a parasport guide – City of Malmö External link.
Adapted activities – City of Malmö External link.
"Funka" at youth recreation centers – City of Malmö External link.
Vågen swimming pool – City of Malmö External link.