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This is informational post about an overland travel by car to Sweden – through two bridges in Denmark and famous Öresundsbron.
When we bought the car in September 2018 and we were no longer condemned to driving a 23-year-old family heirloom, we decided for the first time to go on a route longer than to the airport in Poznań. We couldn’t do otherwise – we went to Sweden by car.
To bring the subject closer – we are planning to emigrate to Sweden as soon as possible and at that time almost all of my husband’s family lived there. We decided to get together on the road, take the dog and finally everything we want, not what the airlines will allow, and have a great adventure.
Our initial plans were to travel by ferry, but the prices put us off (we wanted to go immediately – we had a university break on November 1-2 and the long weekend that followed). We looked at the routes Gdynia-Karlskrona, Świnoujście-Ystad and Rostock-Gedser (departing from Germany). Finally, we choose the land route. And that’s how it happened.
What is the car route to Sweden like?
We drove from Wrocław (Poland), because we lived there and I will base all my calculations on the cost and length of the route on this. We chose the shortest route in terms of kilometers to travel – only 1125 (we went to Croatia more at once and survived :D)
Google showed that the route takes about 11 hours – it seemed to us not much. Our only concern was how our dog would react to such a long route. He had the whole back seat at his disposal, where we put a special mat for transporting dogs, he was fastened with dog belts, but he was free to move around the back seats. It turned out that our fears were completely unfounded – Homer slept the entire route and was indignant that he had to get out of the car every few hours because “hoomans” told him to.
We drove to Sweden by car for about 13 hours, because every 4 hours we stopped for a short stop to stretch our legs, walk the dog and take turns driving.
By car to Sweden – fees on the route
Although all highways along the way were free, the overland route includes two bridge crossings that are already tolled.
The first bridge you cross, Lillebælt, connects the two parts of Denmark and is free. A bit further is its bigger brother – Storebælt. This is another Danish-Danish crossing and the fee is 270 Danish crowns (about 170 PLN) one way. The toll is paid in cash or by card at gates similar to those found on toll motorways.
Another paid part of the route is Øresundsbron connecting Danish Copenhagen with Swedish Malmo. A one-way ride costs 610 Swedish crowns when paying online (about 254 PLN), but here we saw a great deal that allowed us to significantly reduce the cost of the journey.
The Øresundsbron bridge offers the BroPass loyalty program, which costs 495 Swedish crowns (about 206 PLN) to join. Participation in the program reduces the cost of crossing the bridge to 268 Swedish crowns (about 111 PLN) one way, and additionally allows you to use special gates that read our license plates and let us through without waiting. This option is only available online.
Using BroPass also allows you to reduce the price of traveling over the Storebælt bridge – with an active BroPass contract for our license plates, we will pay only 192 Danish crowns (approx. 121 PLN) for the bridge
With BroPass, you pay SEK 1031 and DKK 384 (approx. 672 PLN in total) instead of SEK 1,220 and DKK 540 (approx. 835 PLN in total) for a one-time trip, and the contract is valid for one year from the moment you join. Each subsequent trip will cost you less than the BroPass cost if you travel during the program period, resulting in further savings.
Was it worth it?
Some, hearing about our expedition, tapped their foreheads and said that we were abnormal. Why go that route? For us, however, it was one of the best adventures in life and for several reasons.
First of all, for the first time we went on such a long journey by car alone – we were not accompanied by anyone, except our dog, which was also a great experience, because we treat him a bit like a small child to whom we want to show the world.
Secondly, crossing the bridges (especially the Øresundsbron) is an unforgettable experience. Not only because of the majesty of the entire structure (the entire passage is 16 km long, of which the bridge itself is 7.8 km long, and the exit tunnel from Denmark is 3.5 km long – there are also trains along the entire route that pass you from time to time time), but also because of the breathtaking views.
We were later envied by everyone who saw the photos and recordings. The weather was perfect, the sun was beautiful, which added to the charm of the whole adventure. If you have the opportunity to go to Sweden by car – we definitely recommend it.
On the journey, we were bravely accompanied by the Revolut card, which helped us avoid unfavorable currency conversions and commissions for card payments in a foreign currency. I will write more about this card soon. I highly recommend this trip to everyone at least once in their life. Unearthly sensations guaranteed.
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🎩🇸🇪 Sweden once decided real national policy by drawing lots.
Out of a hat. In 1973, both sides of parliament ended up with exactly 175 seats each. Exactly 175 versus 175, down to the last seat.
And Swedish parliamentary rules at the time were clear:
if there’s a tie, you draw lots.
So they did. On tax policy, defence, real national legislation. The period got its own name: lotteririksdagen — the lottery parliament.
Sweden fixed it, of course. But the story raises a bigger question: how does a country that produced this also have one of the most stable and transparent democratic systems in the world?
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🇸🇪 Sweden is fighting for a Eurovision final spot tonight.
Felicia enters the first semifinal in Vienna as one of the favourites with “My System.”
Experts and betting companies currently place her third in the semifinal, behind Finland and Greece.
Her Eurovision performance has also been upgraded since Melodifestivalen, especially the laser effects. At one point it even looks like she controls the lasers with her hands 👀
But despite being one of the favourites tonight, Sweden has actually dropped in the overall Eurovision odds from 7th to 10th place.
And yes… Felicia already reacted to it publicly:
🗣️ “It sucks.”
Meanwhile Finland is currently the big favourite to win the whole competition.
🎤 So… will Sweden make it to the final?
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🛒 Food prices in Sweden actually went down in April.
After the food VAT was cut in half, Matpriskollen says the big grocery chains lowered prices almost exactly as expected.
And there was more good news: Even without the VAT effect, grocery prices still dropped slightly.
☕ Coffee was one of the biggest reasons.
It became 8% cheaper in April, or 13% cheaper if you include the VAT cut.
Dairy, fruit and vegetables also went down.
But the relief may not last.
Higher fuel prices and more expensive fertilizer linked to the war in Iran could push food prices up again later. And according to Matpriskollen, some normal price increases may simply have been delayed.
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🎭 Sweden’s theatre scene is getting more ambitious far beyond Stockholm
This week’s Nordic Curtain Call is all about regional theatres stepping into the spotlight:
✅ Riksteatern extends artistic director Dritëro Kasapi until 2031 as the company continues expanding its international ambitions
✅ Uppsala Stadsteater unveils a major autumn season led by a Nordic premiere of Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights
✅ Kulturhuset Spira reveals one of its biggest mixed theatre and concert programmes yet
✅ GöteborgsOperan keeps performing across the region while its main stage undergoes renovation
✅ Sarah Dawn Finer’s intimate concert tour returns this autumn, with tickets already on sale
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🐟 Hundreds of dead eels found in Malmö.
After an emergency sewage leak, wastewater was released into Malmö’s canal for two days.
VA Syd said this was the “least bad option” and asked residents to flush less, shower less and reduce water use.
But now, dead eels and other fish have been found at Ribersborg beach.
One Malmö resident says she saw hundreds of dead eels along the water and criticized the city, especially because the eel is red-listed and critically endangered.
VA Syd says this was the first time they heard about the dead eels, and Malmö city will investigate.
For now, people are advised not to swim at Sundspromenaden, Scaniabadet or Ribersborg beach until water tests are done.
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*self-promo*
POV: Swedish cuisine got two marketing departments.
👩🏼💻 Millennial version:
A carefully curated Swedish cookbook featuring traditional Midsommar recipes, desserts, drinks, and cozy Scandinavian dishes for hosting beautiful summer gatherings 🇸🇪🍓✨
🤳 Gen Z version:
potatoes. dill. salmon. tiny cakes. emotional support strawberries.
And honestly?
The e-book kind of sells itself 😭
Inside you’ll find Swedish recipes for:
✨ Midsommar
✨ summer parties
✨ cozy dinners
✨ fika moments
✨ family tables
✨ “I want to feel Scandinavian for 2 hours” evenings
Sweet, salty, warm, cold, easy, fast.
Pick your favourites and build your own Swedish feast 🇸🇪
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It took me 5 minutes. Someone could get years ❤️
Some time ago I told you about a charity livestream in Poland that also encouraged people to join the stem cell donor registry DKMS.
So I started wondering if Sweden has something similar.
Turns out it does 🇸🇪
It’s called Tobiasregistret, and registering was honestly much easier than I expected.
They send you a small kit, you do a simple cheek swab at home… and that’s it.
Most people in the registry will never actually be called to donate.
But for someone with leukemia or another serious blood disease, finding a matching donor can literally be the difference between life and death.
Especially if they have a rare genetic background.
I wrote a full article explaining:
🩸 how the system works in Sweden
🧬 what donation actually looks like
📦 how registration works step by step
❤️ and why more people joining really matters
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🚽 Malmö residents are being asked to flush less.
People in central Malmö are being asked to reduce wastewater for a few days while one of the city’s major sewage pipes is repaired.
That means avoiding washing machines, dishwashers, long showers and even not flushing after every toilet visit if possible.
The reason? During the repair work, wastewater will be released into Malmö canal for just over two days.
📅 The work is planned from May 5 at 19:00 to May 7 at 00:00.
VA Syd says every small effort counts.
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