Where is Diary of a Ditched Girl filmed? Shooting locations of the Netflix drama series revisited 

When Netflix dropped Diary of a Ditched Girl, fans immediately recognized it as the screen adaptation of Amanda Romare’s hit book Halva Malmö består av killar som dumpat mig. But beyond the laughs and cringe-worthy dating stories, everyone kept asking: Why Malmö?

The Swedish city is practically a main character. You’ll see it in the dive bars, the late-night pizza spots, and awkward run-ins with exes.

The show follows Amanda, 31 and single, as she swipes through dating apps and stumbles through modern love in Malmö. The city lurks in every scene to serve another bad date or surprise Tinder match. The seven-episode series premiered on September 11, 2025, and feels like a tribute to Malmö.

Wondering where they actually filmed Diary of a Ditched Girl? Keep reading.

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Diary of a Ditched Girl filming locations

1) Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden

Unlike TV shows filmed on studio sets, Diary of a Ditched Girl uses Malmö as its backdrop, with every scene filmed on the city’s streets.

Malmö, Sweden’s third-largest city, has historic buildings, hipster cafes, and multicultural neighborhoods. Fans of the show can follow Amanda’s journey using a real-life "Ditched Map" created by Malmö’s tourism office.

It points to the exact spots where key scenes were shot!

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2) Far i Hatten, Folkets Park

One of Malmö's favorite spots, Far i Hatten, is inside Folkets Park and serves wood-fired pizzas and natural wines.

In Diary of a Ditched Girl, characters meet here for late-night talks. But locals know this place for the summer patio, live music, and the atmosphere regulars call home. Drawn by the vibe, Malmö residents crowd the place year-round.

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3) Möllevångstorget (The Möllevången Square)

Möllevångstorget is where Malmö feels most alive. The square pulses with market stalls, sizzling street food, and languages. It's utterly human.

This chaos became the stage for Amanda's awkward encounters with fruit crates and falafel stands. The square is crowded and colorful.

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4) Ribersborgs Open-Air Bath (aka Kallis)

Dating someone by the sea? That's risky enough. But meeting them at Ribersborg's old cold-bath house? That's next-level daring.

Locals call it "Kallis." This landmark from 1898 is perched at the end of a long pier. It has separate sections for men and women, saunas, and open-air pools filled with Baltic seawater. In the show, Amanda chooses this spot for a seaside date. Even heartbreak feels lighter when that sea air hits your face.

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5) The More Hotel (Mazetti Building)

Amanda’s story leads us to Malmö’s old Mazetti chocolate factory, which now houses The More Hotel. Viewers will spot its industrial-chic style on screen: exposed brick, steel beams, that sort of vibe.

Hotel staff confirmed the crew filmed scenes there during production. The place still feels like a piece of the city’s history, with comfy beds added.

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When was Diary of a Ditched Girl filmed?

Production ran from May to September 2024, which are Malmö's best summer months. Crews filmed under long evening light as locals filled sidewalk cafes.

They caught that buzz of a city fully awake. Shooting every scene on location makes the show feel real in ways soundstages can't match.

You see actual Malmö, not a set.

At its heart, Diary of a Ditched Girl does more than recount Amanda's dating app mishaps. It shows us her bond with Malmö, a city compact enough that the past lingers nearby, yet expansive enough to let anyone rewrite their story. Thanks to Netflix, viewers can become familiar with Malmö’s charm.

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