Malmö's most charming square is lined with beautifully restored half-timbered merchants' houses from the 16th and 17th centuries, their ground floors now occupied by restaurants, bars, and cafes. In summer the square fills with outdoor tables and the sound of conversation; in winter it hosts a Christmas market that is one of the best in the region.
The square is small enough that you can take it all in at a glance, but the surrounding lanes — Stora Nygatan, Lilla Nygatan, and the streets around the Form/Design Center — reward unhurried exploration. The nearby Form/Design Center occupies the restored grain warehouses just off the square.