A taste of Sweden with the scrumptious flavours of Copenhagen

South Sweden celebrates in a big way during the annual Malmo Festival, which runs from 17 to 24 August. With 100 food stalls, is it a Food Festival? With different venues for Blues, Jazz, Swing and 1960s music, is it a Music Festival? With theatres, installations and exhibitions, is it a Cultural Festival? The truth is, it’s all of these – and more.

A section of the major square in the city centre will be dedicated to local food and of course as it is, after all, August there will also be a Crayfish Party!

Nobody visiting Sweden in August can fail to miss the shop windows displaying every possible variation on the theme ‘Crayfish’. There are crayfish decorated bibs, crayfish paper plates, crayfish napkins, crayfish song sheets, crayfish dishes, crayfish table cloths, funny hats and large paper lanterns in the shape of the full moon, should the real one fail to appear.

The Swedes worship the crayfish and August is the time to experience the annual Crayfish Party which takes place in most homes and restaurants.

The full festival programme will be available from early July at Malmofestivalen.com.

After a taste of Sweden, nothing could be easier than to move on to Denmark and try out some more delicacies. Just travel across the magnificent Oresund Bridge, linking Malmo with the Danish Capital. This comfortable train journey takes just 35 minutes.

Copenhagen Cooking 24 August - 2 September

Enjoy a luxury food exhibition and gourmet dining at a fraction of the price you’d normally expect to pay. Just roll up your sleeves and put the napkin on your lap and appreciate the culinary experiences on offer when the city is ready for the Copenhagen Cooking experience.

Copenhagen Cooking, the biggest food festival in Scandinavia, is a tribute to the Nordic kitchen and food traditions with special focus placed on excellent local products. The festival was launched in 2005 and was a tremendous success. Don’t miss out on a time like this when, all over the city, Copenhagen puts all its chefs and food artists to work.

Throughout Copenhagen Cooking, there will be irresistible temptations on offer at the city’s best restaurants as well as at squares, markets and on various city streets. Tivoli’s program offers daily taste sensations, competitions and open kitchens.

From the 25 – 26 August, Oksnehallen Exhibition Centre hosts the luxury food show ‘Eat 07’. Denmark’s best producers and specialist in food, wine and delicacies come together to celebrate good taste and uncompromising quality.

Find out more by visiting Copenhagencooking.com.

Welcome, enjoy and bon appetit!