Turning Torso
The Turning Torso is a skyscraper and apartment building located in Malmö, Sweden. Completed in 2005, the structure is 190 meters tall and is designed in a style combining postmodern and high-tech architecture with deconstructivism. It is the 4th most looked-up sight in Sweden on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit Malmö are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 19 °C to 22 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with July and August seeing the most significant rainfall. Winter months are cold, with temperatures often dropping to -2 °C in January and February. The nearest airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, located 20 kilometers away in Denmark. Malmö is 513 kilometers from Stockholm.
You can combine a visit to the Turning Torso with other sights in the area, such as Malmö Castle, located 1.2 kilometers away, or St. Peter's Church, which is 1.8 kilometers away. Saltholm is 13.4 kilometers away, while Freetown Christiania and Christianshavn are both approximately 25 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 49 | 36 | 41 | 38 | 46 | 61 | 63 | 72 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
