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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 is going to get cancelled by Italy one day 🍕😅
January 1st in Sweden is basically a recovery ritual, and pizza is the chosen medicine. It’s such a thing that delivery platforms and pizzerias treat New Year’s Day like a peak day every year.
Some numbers to make it worse:
🍕 Sweden eats around half a million pizzas a day (yep, per day).
⏱️ Foodora even predicted up to 8 pizzas per second on New Year’s Day.
📈 And data-based reports have shown New Year’s Day pizza sales can jump massively compared to a normal day.
And the main character of Swedish pizza culture?
Kebabpizza. It keeps topping “most popular pizza” lists, and it’s basically joked about as a national dish at this point.
I’m just saying: one day an Italian will witness Swedish pizza IRL on January 1st… and the Swedish-Italian pizza war will finally begin 😭🇸🇪🇮🇹
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2025 started badly and stayed heavy for a long time 😢
You haven’t seen it, I didn’t want to share that. Health stuff, business chaos, those moments when you do everything and nothing works. It was easy to sink into it. What kept me afloat: we’ve been through worse, we have each other, and even in a dull year there are good bits. I can’t name the worst days, but I remember the best ones.
Highlights:
👉 Les Miserables Arena Spectacular in Malmö when I got my friend hooked on musicals.
👉 Paris for the Molière show TikTok wouldn’t stop talking about in 2024 — I said I’d go, so I went.
👉 My parents moved to Sweden (same neighbourhood ;D).
👉 Friends visited. More than once 🥹
👉 The Netherlands for “Elisabeth,” a dream I’ve had since 2009.
👉 Meeting Pia Douwes and hearing her as Elisabeth — unforgettable.
👉 Meeting amazing people during work at DreamHack in Stockholm.
👉 Back to “Moulin Rouge!”, Swedish version this time — and honestly, everything else faded next to this cast. They’re on through March: go. Best Christian? @andreaswijk In duet with @marshasongcome as Satine they’re amazing. No weak links, everyone in the cast is phe-no-me-nal.
The last months were about change. We stopped trying to save what had already sunk. Confidence came back. Goals got clear. More good moments showed up. I believe 2026 is when the seeds we planted break the ground. The shift already happened. We pushed the stone up, now we’re rolling with it to the other side and leaving that hill behind ❤️
If your 2025 was hard too: it’s over. Wishing you a 2026 that’s lighter, calmer, and full of small, real wins.
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🇸🇪 Swedes don’t just say “next week”.
📅 What are “week numbers”?
Sweden uses calendar week numbers for EVERYTHING: work schedules, school plans, deliveries, appointments, sometimes even casual small talk.
💬 Real Swedish conversation starter:
“So… should we do week 6?”
And you’re just standing there like: “Yes. Absolutely. Whatever that means.” 😭
🧠 Why it’s so common:
It’s practical when you plan far ahead (very Swedish), and it keeps everyone synced… as long as you actually know what week it is.
📱 Survival tip:
Open your phone calendar. The week number is usually right there.
Or just do confidently agree and then panic-check later 😎
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🍔 Takeout debt is exploding in Sweden.
According to DN, 2926 people have debt with Kronofogden today because they didn’t pay for food ordered via Foodora or Wolt.
And the growth is wild:
📈 Up 662% in four years
At the same time, Kronofogden’s numbers show:
👥 Almost 500,000 people have debts there
💰 Total debt: 138 billion SEK (almost double in 10 years)
Another rising number:
👶 663 children are with Kronofogden this year due to damages they were sentenced to pay to crime victims
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🛍️ Leftovers in the fridge, candles still warm… and somehow the shopping bags are already by the door 😂
Mellandagsrea = the “in-between days” sale (the days between Christmas and New Year). Shops flip from jul coziness to red sale signs overnight. Many places open on Dec 25 with special hours, and some deals even drop right after Christmas Eve 🎄➡️💸
Expect crowds and queues: returns and exchanges, packed fitting rooms, the IKEA parking lot doing its own snowplow ballet, and a whole city power-walking in winter boots.
By Annandag jul (Dec 26), it’s full speed: coffee in one hand, receipt in the other, “just going to check one more store.” ☕️🧾
Shopping tip: check holiday opening times, layer like a Swede, and schedule a fika between bargains. The sales will still be there after a cinnamon bun.
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❄️ Weather alert for Christmas Eve in Sweden
SMHI issued two orange warnings starting Christmas Eve afternoon in parts of Norrbotten and Västerbotten, up in the mountain areas.
What to expect:
⚠️ Wind up to storm force, over 25 m/s
⚠️ Heavy snowfall, tough conditions
⚠️ SMHI: don’t go into the mountains unless you have to
🥶 Risk of frostbite, and rescue efforts can take time
Plus: a yellow wind warning expands into Jämtland, including Åre, with winds up to 24 m/s.
🎄 If you’re travelling, double-check conditions before you go.
And to everyone celebrating today: Merry Christmas ✨
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🦆 Nobody in Sweden skips the afternoon with Kalle Anka and his friends 🤣
Every Christmas Eve, Sweden presses pause for “Kalle Anka och hans vänner önskar God Jul.” It’s the Swedish broadcast of Disney’s classic special From All of Us to All of You. An hour of vintage cartoons and film clips stitched together, introduced in Swedish with a cozy vibe. Think Donald’s chaos, timeless scenes from the old Disney films, sing-along moments… Around 3 o’clock sofas fill up, and the country settles in together 📺🕯️
It started in the early TV days in the 1960s, when there were few channels and cartoons were rare. The habit stuck. Parents know every line, kids learn them by heart, and bowls of pepparkakor and mugs of glögg magically refill between segments. It’s simple, cozy, and very Swedish: a national exhale before dinner 🎄🍪
If you know, you know: the streets go quiet at 2:59; by 3:05, everyone’s quoting along. See you on the sofa ✨
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😭 That Uppesittarkväll feeling: candles lit, snacks out, pen ready… your grid needs one tiny number… and the studio just got a live “BINGO!” from someone else 😅
👉 What it is?
Bingolotto’s Uppesittarkväll is Sweden’s cozy TV ritual on 23 December: a long, festive show with music, jokes, and multiple bingo rounds. Families wrap gifts, sip glögg, and play along for hours.
👉How it works
Buy a paper or digital ticket, mark numbers as they’re called, and hope your row fills before theirs. Prizes scale up through the night, hence the almost-win heartbreak.
👉 Where to get tickets
Online via Bingolotto/Folkspel or at common retailers/kiosks. Plan ahead; the big night sells fast.
👉 Heads-up
Gambling is 18+ in Sweden. Play responsibly.
If you know, you know: the grand prize is shimmering… and then ✨ poof ✨ someone else rings the studio first. See you on the 23rd? 🥰
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