MSFS scenery

MSFS Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery

Malmö City photogrammetry scenery delivers a richly detailed sweep of Sweden’s coastal hub, from modern landmarks like Turning Torso to dense urban blocks and waterfront textures. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator, it adds refined night lighting behavior, natural color correction, and smooth integration with World Update 5 for consistent citywide immersion.

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Sweden

Flight Simulator 2020 Flight Simulator 2024

Images & Screenshots

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Aerial view shows a densely built city with rectangular apartment blocks, tree-lined streets, and a large body of water in the background.

A tall twisting skyscraper stands prominently among modern city buildings, with a large park and waterfront visible nearby.

A small aircraft with "A5" markings flies above a densely built city center featuring a large circular plaza and surrounding streets.

Aerial view shows a cityscape with a river, a historic fortress surrounded by water, and a nearby park filled with vehicles and tents.

Aerial view of a densely built cityscape with red-roofed apartment blocks, tree-lined streets, and a coastal waterfront in the distance.

A large football stadium with a green field sits next to a smaller athletics track, surrounded by trees and residential buildings.

Aerial view shows a densely built city with varied rooftops, a central canal lined with trees, and several bridges crossing the water.

Aerial view shows a cityscape with tree-lined boulevards, a canal running parallel to the street, and densely packed buildings under partly cloudy skies.

A high-altitude view shows a coastal city with a detailed street grid, scattered clouds, and a large body of water to the north.

A coastal cityscape features a marina filled with boats, a peninsula with residential buildings, and an expansive urban area stretching inland.

A dark, choppy body of water stretches toward a city skyline with a distinctive twisted skyscraper under a dramatic cloudy sky.

A detailed night aerial view shows a brightly lit city with illuminated streets, buildings, and a distinctive tall tower near the waterfront.

A small black and red seaplane flies over a detailed coastal city with scattered clouds and a distant bridge visible.

A cockpit view from a light aircraft shows a cityscape below with a coastline, scattered clouds, and a digital avionics display.

A coastal city with dense urban areas, industrial docks, and several harbors is viewed from above under scattered low clouds.

A long, illuminated bridge stretches across calm water at dusk, with toll booths and scattered streetlights visible in the foreground.

A long bridge with two elevated sections spans across deep blue water, connecting a city coastline to an island under scattered clouds.

A long cable-stayed bridge stretches across calm blue water toward a distant cityscape under scattered clouds and soft sunlight.

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Expert Overview

The MSFS Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery mod transforms southwestern Sweden’s cultural hub into an ultra-realistic environment for virtual aviators. Utilizing advanced photogrammetry, it recreates Malmö’s iconic skyline and dynamic urban terrain, allowing you to fly over areas such as the Turning Torso and historic center with an exceptional level of fidelity. The mod also incorporates updated color grading and optimized lighting, ensuring every flight delivers a lifelike experience across day and night cycles.

Positioned strategically near the Öresund Bridge, Malmö offers scenic approaches to nearby airports like Copenhagen (EKCH) and Malmö (ESMS), making it a thrilling region to explore. From my hands-on testing, the blend of detailed landmarks, vibrant city textures, and seamless integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator’s core updates delivers a thoroughly enjoyable addition to your flight sim library—an ideal choice for those seeking a deeper tour of Scandinavia’s modern landscapes.

Embark on a visually stunning journey through the heart of Scandinavia with the Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery mod. This meticulously crafted add-on brings the vibrant city of Malmö, Sweden, to life within the Microsoft Flight Simulator (released in 2020) environment. Explore the detailed landscapes, architectural marvels, and bustling urban areas, all rendered with incredible precision.

Overview

Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, is celebrated for its rich history, cultural diversity, and innovative transformation from an industrial hub to a center of knowledge and technology. The city's strategic location in the Öresund Region, connected to Copenhagen, Denmark, via the iconic Öresund Bridge, makes it a fascinating area for virtual pilots to explore.

Key Features

Accurate photogrammetry: Experience Malmö in stunning detail, thanks to advanced photogrammetry techniques. This method uses photographs from Google Maps to create highly detailed 3D models of buildings, landscapes, and landmarks.
Dynamic lighting fixes: Enjoy seamless transitions from day to night with procedural lighting enhancements, ensuring that Malmö's scenery looks realistic at any time of day.
Updated colorimetry: The mod features a color correction update that reduces the yellow tint, presenting a more natural and vibrant appearance of the cityscape.
Compatibility: Fully compatible with the World Update 5 (WU5), this mod integrates smoothly with the latest enhancements and updates in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Real-World Connection

The MSFS Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery is not just about virtual exploration; it's a bridge to the real world. Malmö's transformation from an industrial town to a beacon of modern architecture and multiculturalism is captured in this add-on. Pilots can soar past the Turning Torso, Sweden's tallest building, marvel at the historic structures, and experience the city's mild climate that rarely sees prolonged snow cover.

Nearby Airports to Explore

Malmö Airport (ESMS): Located approximately 28 kilometers east of the city, this international airport offers a variety of routes for takeoffs and landings, catering to both commercial and general aviation.
Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (EKCH): Just across the Öresund Bridge, this is the main international gateway to the region and offers an interesting approach over the water.
Lund Airport (ESML): A smaller airfield perfect for general aviation enthusiasts looking to explore the region from a different perspective.

About Photogrammetry Scenery

Photogrammetry is a technique that uses photography to measure distances between objects. In the context of flight simulation, it involves creating highly detailed and accurate 3D models of the earth's surface and structures. This mod leverages photogrammetry data extracted from Google Maps, allowing simmers to experience Malmö with unparalleled realism.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the three folders, thalixte-malmo1, thalixte-malmo2, thalixte-malmo3 into your MSFS Community folder.

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File information

Filename

malmo-city-photo-msfs.zip

File size

2.86 GB

Virus scan

Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 3h 25m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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