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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’s school lunch got a little chaotic
At a high school in Stockholm, students were served fish in green pepper sauce topped with cheese puffs – all to celebrate Cheese Doodle Day.
A lot of students reportedly had the same first reaction: “eww” 🤮
One student said he had never seen anything like it before.
The fish did not win him over but the mac and cheese version with cheese puffs on top?
Apparently that one was actually good.
Do you know any other recipes with cheese puffs? Let me know 👇😆
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✨ Curtain call from Moulin Rouge! in Göteborg, March 19, 2026
These photos may be from the very end of the show, but they still carry so much of the energy from that night.
And honestly, curtain call photography from the front row is always a bit of a challenge when the stage is that high and everything is moving fast. But we still got some unforgettable shots and I’m so grateful for that.
Maybe the next step is production photos? 👀 @2entertain – if you ever need us, we’re available 😎
There is something really special about capturing those final moments, when the story is over but the emotions are still fully there, both on stage and in the audience.
And of course, one more thank you to this wonderful cast for giving us a night we will not forget anytime soon. You were incredible ❤️
Thank you:
@andreaswijk – for a Christian who felt so genuinely real, soft, and boyishly in love in a way we had never seen before
@marshasongcome – for crying your soul out in every single performance… and for bringing us to tears every time
@alexanderlarssonalx – because only you could sing Nature Boy like that and remind us that “the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return”
@the_anton_official – for the incredible energy on stage and all those little background moments that make this show worth watching over and over again
@morganalling – for a smile that was almost impossible not to mirror every time you stepped on stage
@fred.johanson – for the chills every single time you sang and for your beautifully unique voice
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🎭 Some shows are amazing and become part of you.
This was our second and last time seeing Moulin Rouge! at Rondo in Göteborg, and I honestly still don’t know how to say goodbye to this production properly.
This show reminded me why I can see the same musical more than once and never get tired of it. Because the script may stay the same, but the energy never does.
The audience is different.
The little moments are different.
The emotions hit differently.
This night had some magic that belonged only to that evening, that room, that audience.
So yes… what happens at Rondo stays at Rondo 🤫
Emotionally it was an absolute chaos in the best possible way.
In the space of two hours I laughed so hard my stomach and cheeks hurt then cried an ocean of tears.
After the show, I got to meet some of the cast, and that made it all feel even more special and even more bittersweet. Beautiful, unforgettable, and a little painful too, because goodbyes are never easy.
We came home around midnight and looked through the curtain call photos just to relive it one more time (will post them later 🥹).
I really hope I get to see every single one of the cast in other productions in the future, because they are a truly wonderful, talented team. And this version of Moulin Rouge! will always have a very special place in my heart ❤️
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🇸🇪 Perfect Swedish song for all your enemies 😇
Seriously, sometimes you just need a fun, upbeat way to respectfully (or very disrespectfully) tell someone to back off 💅
We’ve been doing cute, romantic Swedish love songs lately, but let’s be real, Swedish is also the absolute perfect language for telling someone off.
In this Reel, I used a poetic, singable translation to match the beat so you can lip-sync it, but here is the literal meaning of these lyrics:
👉 Shut your mouth and disappear
👉 Fck, you don’t understand anything
👉 Nothing at all of what I mean, nothing of what I want
👉 Just f*ck yourself and go
👉 That you even have the energy to keep going
👉 Fck, you don’t understand anything
👉 Please, do you think I care?
👉 Just shut up and disappear
The track is called “HKF (Håll käften & försvinn)” by Myra Granberg @myragranberg She is my personal queen of incredibly catchy lyrics. Fun fact: I actually discovered her music through this exact song (back in 2020, when I wasn’t even living in Sweden yet), and I’ve really liked her ever since!
Which song should I translate next?
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😷 You can live in Sweden, work in Sweden, pay taxes in Sweden… and still feel completely outside the system the moment you need a doctor.
Because once you realise how much of Swedish healthcare depends on identity numbers, BankID, regional rules, and knowing where to go first, it stops feeling simple very quickly.
And the confusing part is this:
not having a personnummer does not mean you cannot get care.
But it does change a lot:
📞 how you contact healthcare
💳 how much you may pay
🪪 what documents you need
🏥 where you should go first
📱 and why so many digital services suddenly feel out of reach
That is exactly why I made this carousel.
This is one of those things that is much better to understand before you get sick, stressed, or stuck in the wrong place trying to figure it out.
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⚡🇸🇪 Sweden may be hitting pause on one of its most criticized new electricity fees
The Social Democrats now want to stop the planned “effect fees” that would make electricity more expensive when households use a lot of power at the same time. So it’s not just about how much electricity you use anymore but also about when you use it and how many things are running at once.
That means doing laundry, cooking dinner, and charging devices at the same time could suddenly matter a lot more for your bill 😱
The system is supposed to be introduced by all electricity grid companies by January 1, 2027.
But now criticism is growing, and even the government has said the fees could have unreasonable consequences.
Would this make the system smarter, or just make normal life more annoying? 👀
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🇸🇪 As an immigrant living in Sweden, I’ve had a lot of time to observe how things work here.
And one thing I keep thinking about is this:
Sweden has so many genuinely good businesses, smart people, beautiful brands, strong ideas and serious quality.
But sometimes the marketing feels weirdly disconnected from all that 🫣
Especially on Instagram.
Can`t count how many times I land on a profile and think:
this business might be great… but why are they making it so hard to understand what they do, who it’s for, and what I’m supposed to do next?
And that matters here, because people in Sweden often won’t make a big scene. If something feels unclear, they just leave.
And I’m saying this with love, because I actually want to see more businesses in Sweden thrive.
So I’m hosting a FREE live webinar:
👉 The most common Instagram mistakes that make you lose clients
🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 18:30 CET (Stockholm time)
What we’ll cover:
✅ the common mistakes that push clients away on Instagram
✅ why good content still doesn’t always convert
✅ what makes a business profile feel passive, vague, or hard to trust
✅ what to improve first if you want your Instagram to support your business better
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😵 Trying to open a bank account in Sweden can feel weirdly dramatic for something so basic
Part of it are Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering policies.
That basically means banks have to:
🪪 verify who you are
📄 understand why you want the account
👀 assess risk
🚩 watch for suspicious activity
The checks themselves are not some uniquely Swedish invention. Banks across the EU have customer due diligence and anti-money-laundering obligations too. But where Sweden often feels different is the experience.
A lot of people here describe the process as slow, inconsistent, and sometimes just bizarrely hard, including people who already live in Sweden or are Swedish citizens. And no, people are not just exaggerating. Sweden’s financial regulator has acknowledged complaints about people being denied bank accounts and has pushed for better tracking of those refusals.
On paper, AML and identity checks are normal. Other EU countries do them too. But in practice, Sweden can still make opening an account feel like you’re applying for access to a secret society instead of basic financial services. Also, consumers residing in the EEA are generally entitled to a payment account with basic functionality, which makes the whole experience feel even more absurd when people keep hitting walls.
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