Turning Torso
Turning Torso
Turning Torso

Turning Torso Tours and Tickets

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Dominating the city’s skyline, Malmö’s 623-foot (190-meter) Turning Torso is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the structure comprises nine 5-story pentagons, and features a top segment that twists 90 degrees from the building’s base.

  • Lilla Varvsgatan 14, Malmo, 211 15

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Q:How much does it cost to visit the Turning Torso?
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The Turning Torso is primarily a residential and office building and is not typically open to the public. City tours, which may cost from 549 to 3,291 krona, often showcase the building. Occasionally, certain areas of Malmö’s most famous building are open for special events or open house days.

Q:What’s special about the Turning Torso?
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The 623-foot (190-meter) Turning Torso was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, who drew inspiration from the shape of a turning human torso. The result is a twisting, nearly physics-defying skyscraper that symbolizes Malmö’s transformation from an industrial city to a hub of modern architecture, culture, and innovation.

Q:Is the Turning Torso accessible?
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While the building itself is not open to the public, the exterior areas around the Turning Torso are accessible. You can walk around and view the structure from the outside, and the building follows modern accessibility standards for its tenants and employees, with features like elevators and ramps.

Q:What are the opening hours of the Turning Torso?
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The Turning Torso is not open to the public, and there are no specific opening hours. Join a tour that includes viewpoints of the building, or visit the area on your own at any time. Arrive in the early morning or late evening for especially striking photo opportunities.

Q:Is the Turning Torso residential, office, or both?
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The Turning Torso is both a residential and office building. The lower floors house office spaces, while the upper floors are reserved for luxury residential apartments. This mixed-use skyscraper is one of Scandinavia’s tallest buildings and an icon of Malmö.