The Øresund Region

The Øresund Region is one of Northern Europe's most dynamic metropolitan areas, bringing together southern Sweden and eastern Denmark. The region includes Malmö, Lund and the rest of Scania in Sweden, as well as Copenhagen and much of eastern Denmark.

Since the opening of the Øresund Bridge in 2000, travelling between Sweden and Denmark has become fast and convenient. Every day thousands of people cross the bridge to work, study, shop or simply enjoy everything the region has to offer.

For visitors, the region offers a unique opportunity to experience two countries during the same trip. In less than an hour you can travel between medieval Swedish towns, modern Danish architecture, sandy beaches, castles, museums and vibrant city life.

Although Swedish and Danish are different languages, they are closely related, and English is widely spoken throughout the region.

The Øresund Bridge

The Øresund Bridge (Öresundsbron) is one of Europe's most impressive engineering projects. Stretching almost 16 km (10 miles), it combines an 8 km bridge, the artificial island Peberholm, and a 4 km immersed tunnel leading to Copenhagen.

The bridge carries both motorway traffic and the Øresund trains, providing frequent connections between Malmö, Copenhagen Airport and Copenhagen Central Station.

Travelling by train from Malmö Central Station to Copenhagen Airport takes around 20 minutes, while Copenhagen Central Station can be reached in approximately 35 minutes.

Today, the Øresund Region is home to approximately 4.2 million people and continues to be an important centre for business, education, research and tourism.