This small town near Malmö houses one of Sweden's largest sugar refineries, Nordic Sugar. The 19th-century brick buildings and train station tell stories of its industrial past.
Located 5 kilometers from Malmö in Skåne County, Arlöv has grown from an industrial town into a modern suburban center. You can visit the tall spires of the 1900s Neo-Gothic Arlöv Church, browse through 150 stores at Burlöv Center mall, or explore the medieval stone walls of the 12th-century Old Church of Burlöv.
Getting to Arlöv
You can reach Arlöv via the E6 and E22 highways, which intersect at the town. The Southern Main Line runs through Arlöv, with Pågatågen commuter trains departing every 20 minutes to Malmö and other regional destinations. The central location makes Arlöv convenient for day trips or as a base for exploring Skåne County.
Shopping at Burlöv Center
Burlöv Center is one of Scandinavia's largest shopping centers. You'll find 150 stores including H&M, MediaMarkt, and ICA Maxi, plus cafes and restaurants spread across 43,000 square meters. The mall sits next to the E6/E22 junction, with free parking for 3,000 cars.
Two Historic Churches
The Neo-Gothic Arlöv Church from 1900 has a 45-meter-tall tower visible throughout town. Its red brick exterior and pointed arches are typical of late 19th-century Swedish church architecture. In the countryside, the Old Church of Burlöv dates to the 1100s, with original sandstone walls and medieval frescoes inside.
Sugar Production in Arlöv
The Arlöv Sugar Factory on Sockerbruksgatan has operated since 1869. While raw sugar processing will move to Örtofta, the factory continues to produce specialty sugar products under the DanSukker brand and custom liquid sugar solutions for industrial customers.
Industrial Heritage
The AB Svenska Järnvägsverkstäderna (ASJ) railway factory employed hundreds of local workers throughout the 1900s. In the 1970s, ASJ expanded into car manufacturing, producing Saab Sonett II and III sports cars. Many of the original factory buildings remain, now converted into offices and workshops.
