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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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🎤 Gothenburg does stand-up… in English.
No need for “perfekt svenska” yet to have a good laugh.
What to know:
🎟️ The city’s full of comedy nights, both paid shows and FREE open mics
🪑 Sit-Up Comedy Show is one of these initiatives and runs regularly
In the pictures (among others):
✅ @sit.up.comedy (Eliano)
✅ @donataskveselys
✅ @palle_p_comedian
✅ @wolgan8
But English stand-up comedy is not only Gothenburg’s thing. There are plenty initiatives across Sweden ❤️
📸 Photo: Tomasz Pikus – @tomaszpikus / @marriedlenses
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📉 Unemployment is falling in Sweden, month after month.
By the end of November 356,000 people were registered unemployed. That’s 6.7% of the workforce and makes the number go down for 4 months in a row.
⚠️ But long-term unemployment is still stubborn: 151,000 have been without a job for over a year (and 82,000 for over two years).
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🇩🇰 Denmark just listed the US as a possible security threat.
🇸🇪 Now sources say Sweden is having the same discussion.
A lot of it is happening in the intelligence world, including Must, which is Sweden’s military intelligence service (part of the armed forces).
Sources say the concern is about trust and future intelligence sharing with the US, and whether sensitive information can still be exchanged safely.
There’s also a worst case fear: if Russia attacks a NATO country nearby, would Sweden get a warning in time?
But Must’s chief says no, the US is not a threat and remains a key partner, especially after Sweden joined NATO.
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🤖 Swedes are turning to AI for love, health and career advice…
while saying they don’t really trust it.
A new report, “Svenska folket och AI 2025”, shows:
✅ 3 out of 4 have low trust that AI keeps their personal data safe
✅ 39% have asked a chatbot for personal advice, often about sickness
✅ 54% mostly don’t trust that the answers from AI are true
Philosophy professor Åsa Wikforss calls chatbots “extra seductive” because they talk with us and feel personal, even if it is just a machine.
Her point: AI can be a useful tool, but it should not replace our own thinking 🧠
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💸 Avanza glitch made customers think their money was gone 🫣
During the night to Tuesday, users started reporting issues on Downdetector. From around 2 AM, many Avanza customers saw their account balances drop. In some cases it looked like big parts of their savings had disappeared.
By the time the Stockholm stock exchange opened at 9, problems were still there. Customers couldn’t place orders, and trading on the NGM market was kept closed for a while.
According to Avanza’s CEO Gustaf Unger, a faulty data file from an external provider caused wrong balances to be shown. He says it was only a display problem and that no money actually disappeared. Around 9:30, balances and order placement were back to normal.
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💊 “Take Alvedon and drink more water” Again 😅
To be clear: I can’t personally say anything bad about healthcare in Sweden. Every serious thing I’ve had was properly taken care of. For the small stuff… well, Alvedon + more water honestly did the trick 😂
The culture shock is real though, coming from a place where antibiotics appear at the first sneeze, sometimes not even at the doctor’s initiative, but because patients demand it (often without any valid reasons) 😅
What’s your most “drink water and rest” moment at vårdcentralen?
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🇸🇪 Citybox Stockholm is what happens when you remove all the hotel extras you never really use and keep everything that actually matters.
📸 Press stay in collaboration with Citybox Stockholm via @marriedlenses.
Central location a few minutes from the station, self check-in at the screens, clean and bright common areas, comfy sofas in the lobby and a room that feels simple in a good way: modern design, super clean, lots of space for luggage and a proper desk for your laptop.
No breakfast buffet, room service or spa menu, which honestly makes sense on a short city break or work trip when you mostly sleep, shower and go. All those services usually push the price up, here you just pay for what you really use. For this location and standard, the value for money felt very fair 🥰
If you want the full review with prices plus honest pros and cons, the blog post is already live on the blog, link in bio.
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😅 Me when Swedes come for my Sweden memes: I’m honestly laughing.
Because here’s the thing: I love Sweden with my whole heart. It’s my home, and I’m probably never leaving. Loving a place doesn’t mean pretending it’s perfect. No place is. It means you can laugh at quirks, poke fun at stereotypes, and still defend it at dinner. That’s healthy, actually.
And it’s not just my stories. So many of the memes are built from what you send me. Wild, sweet, ridiculous everyday moments from Malmö to Kiruna. I’m just the editor-in-chief of our collective chaos.
Do I have Swedish roots? No.
Swedish citizenship? (for a moment) not yet.
Do I feel Swedish? Absolutely, yes.
What’s your favorite “loving-but-teasing” Swedish moment?
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