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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 Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw has broken his silence about the scandal that turned his career upside down and revealed he`s already lost a film role because of it.
Måns won Eurovision in 2015 with "Heroes." This year, his private life exploded publicly. A messy divorce, admitted infidelity, admitted cocaine use, and physical abuse allegations from his ex-wife (which he denies).
His new memoir "När allt faller" (When Everything Falls) went on sale earlier this month. Reactions are sharply divided. His ex-wife and multiple critics say it uses her as a scapegoat.
On SVT`s flagship interview show "Skavlan & Sverige," he addressed the criticism. He owned up to the affairs, the cocaine, the lies – but stood by the book, saying it`s his defence against accusations he says are false.
He also revealed a leading role in a new film was rescinded when the production company`s sponsorship team saw the controversy. His question: "How long does a cancellation last?" 👀
When another guest suggested the focus should be on the real victim, his response: "Can there not be more than one victim?"
Sweden is very divided on this one 🇸🇪
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🎭 Last week in Swedish theatre and musical theatre:
🌟 Så som i himmelen has officially opened at Lorensbergsteatern in Gothenburg and the first reviews are in. Sanna Nielsen’s Gabriellas sång left hardly a dry eye in the house, while GP called Fredrik Kempe’s work “musical brilliance in its own right”.
🌻 Änglagård has opened at SäffleOperan, with Kerstin Hilldén as Fanny and Johan Hwatz directing the new production of Fredrik Kempe, Edward af Sillén and Daniel Réhn’s hit Swedish musical.
🏛️ Meanwhile, a piece of theatre history is being saved at Drottningholms Slottsteater. Conservators are restoring an original stage set from 1766, which will soon return to the very same stage where audiences first saw it 260 years ago.
🚢 And Titaníque is officially coming to Sweden! Edvin Törnblom, Alma Bengtsson and Linda Olsson lead the cast of the gloriously chaotic Titanic-meets-Céline-Dion musical comedy, directed and translated by Edward af Sillén. It opens at Börsen in Stockholm on 15 January 2027.
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🍼 Sweden may have finally figured out the real reason for the post-war baby boom. Spoiler – it wasn`t just love.
After World War II, Sweden had a massive spike in births – the generation now known as boomers. In Sweden, also affectionately called "köttberget" – literally "the meat mountain" 🏔️
New research from Anna Inez Bergman at Uppsala University suggests part of the explanation might be much less romantic. Swedish condoms in the 1940s were, apparently, terrible.
The Swedish state was actively promoting condoms during the war to stop the spread of STIs. But when the products were tested, 8 out of 10 had holes in them – before they were even sold 😳
The reason: raw rubber was in short supply during the war. So the Swedish company making condoms placed ads in newspapers asking people to send in old rubber boots and scrap rubber.
They melted it all down – and turned it into condoms 🥾➡️
So the next time someone romanticises the post-war baby boom – remember. Some of those boomers might exist thanks to recycled rubber boots.
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🍄 Mushroom season in Sweden and THIS is the kind of autumn activity I can support 😂🇸🇪
We went mushroom picking this weekend — something that’s basically a national sport in Poland.
But I never enjoyed it this much there.
You had to go ridiculously early, walk deep into the forest and still discover that someone had apparently cleared the entire place before breakfast 😭
In Sweden there are fewer people AND noticeably fewer mushroom hunters, which makes the whole experience so much more satisfying.
You can literally walk along a normal forest path and suddenly find a MASSIVE mushroom just sitting there.
But my instant-gratification brain LOVES this.
Walk.
Spot mushroom.
Immediate dopamine.
Continue.
10/10 autumn entertainment 🍄
And yes, I know there is one universal rule of mushroom picking:
You do NOT casually reveal your mushroom spots.
Apparently forest coordinates are protected more carefully than personal data 😭
So… how secret are YOUR mushroom spots? 👀
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🇸🇪 Autumn is arriving in Sweden, which means it’s officially time for:
🍂 beautiful colours
☕ cosy evenings
🤧 everyone getting sick at the same time
💊 …Alvedon
Because if you’ve lived in Sweden for a while, you know the meme:
Feeling sick? Alvedon.
Still sick? Alvedon.
Your entire body has given up?
“Take Alvedon… and maybe Ipren too.”
Oh. So it’s SERIOUS serious 😭😂
For anyone new here: Alvedon is a common brand of paracetamol, while Ipren contains ibuprofen.
Jokes aside, I personally don’t have much to complain about when it comes to Swedish healthcare. And when we’re talking about an ordinary viral cold, the boring advice often really is the sensible one: rest, fluids, symptom relief and time. Antibiotics don’t work against viruses, so handing them out for every cold wouldn’t help, and unnecessary antibiotic use contributes to antibiotic resistance.
Sweden is actually known for relatively restrictive antibiotic prescribing, and honestly? That part I appreciate 🇸🇪
And this is also where sjuklön and karensavdrag come into the Swedish work system: you normally don’t need a medical certificate for the first 7 calendar days of a sickness period. No need to occupy a healthcare appointment just to prove that yes, you are indeed coughing 😅
So welcome back, autumn.
May your tea be warm, your blanket enormous and your Alvedon remain unopened 🫡🍂
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🗳️ Sweden`s political landscape just flipped but forming the next government is going to be complicated.
Here`s where things stand:
👉 The red-green opposition won 176 out of 349 seats. The ruling Tidö coalition got 173. A three-seat margin – but enough.
👉 On Wednesday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned. He remains leader of the Moderates. The government is now a caretaker until a new one is formed. Notably, he refused to congratulate Magdalena Andersson – pointing out that with the Social Democrats` worst result in 100 years, there`s technically no clear winner.
👉Today, Friday September 18th, Speaker Andreas Norlén is meeting each party leader over fika to figure out who gets the mandate to try forming a government.
But here`s the deadlock:
👉 Left Party wants ministerial seats
👉 Centre Party refuses to sit in any government with the Left
👉 Social Democrats want to lead – but need both
Meanwhile, Sweden`s data protection authority is opening an investigation into mass SMS messages sent by the Sweden Democrats and a local Örebro party during the campaign. SD has been reprimanded for the same thing before.
Sweden voted. Now Sweden waits 🇸🇪
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👇 Literal translation below 🫶
Ah, Swedish summer romance. You’d think it’s all about sipping prosecco on a cozy balcony at sunset… and then you translate the lyrics to this EPA-dunk classic.
This song (🎵 Bubbel på balkongen) perfectly captures the ultimate clash of expectations vs. reality. He wants a cute, romantic date night, and she just wants to jump into a car and drive in circles with the bass boosted.
In the video, I’m doing a singable English version, but for those of you studying the language, here is the literal translation:
👉 He wanted to drink bubbly on the balcony
👉 Smoke cigarettes and hold me
👉 But I just wanted to go out and cruise
👉 Drive 15 laps around Löga
And because surviving in Sweden means constantly updating your cultural vocabulary, here is today’s homework:
🥂 Bubbel på balkongen: Sparkling wine on the balcony. The romantic date he tried to plan before she ruined it.
🚗 Att ströga: Aimlessly driving your car around town with the windows down, blasting music. No destination, just vibes. It’s the absolute core of Swedish rural youth culture.
🗺️ Löga: Short for Lögarängen in Västerås. Basically the legendary local hangout where driving in circles is considered a top-tier weekend activity.
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🎭 This week in Swedish theatre and musical theatre:
🔥 Chicago has officially opened at Oscarsteatern in Stockholm, and the reviews are in. Ellen and Hanna Lindblad lead as Roxie and Velma, with Peter Jöback as Billy Flynn, in Edward af Sillén’s new production of the Broadway classic.
👶 Göteborg also had a world premiere this week: Lisa Aschan’s En mycket liten människa. We saw the final dress rehearsal and absolutely loved it. It starts with plenty of laughter before becoming something far more emotional. Beautifully acted, deeply human, and honestly… we’re not sure we’ll ever look at motherhood quite the same way again.
🩰 Meanwhile, Billy Elliot is taking shape in Helsingborg. The cast has completed its first full run-through in costumes and make-up ahead of the musical’s premiere on 19 September.
📚 Theatre is taking over part of Bokmässan! Dramascenen returns to Gothenburg on 24-27 September with 54 talks, readings and stage events featuring theatres from across Sweden, the Nordics and Europe. And yes, LikeSweden will be there too! 👀
🗳️ Släkten Murkelsson will take audiences through 300 years of Swedish history at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern. The twist? Its final scene is being written in response to Sweden’s 2026 election result.
🎶 Shirley Clamp and Malena Ernman lead No Business Like Show Business, a musical concert featuring everything from Chess and Les Misérables to music from a completely new, never-before-performed musical.
🌅 And in Malmö, Agneta Pleijel’s 80s classic Sommarkvällar på jorden returns to the stage more than 40 years after it was first performed at Malmö Stadsteater.
What would you book tickets for? 🎟️
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