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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 biggest brewery is recalling one of the country`s most iconic sodas because some cans in the box were secretly strong beer.
Trocadero is a classic Swedish citrus soda that`s been around since the 1950s. This week, Spendrups is recalling 24-packs of Trocadero Zero sold at Lidl and Dollarstore.
The reason: some boxes contain rogue cans of strong beer, a brand called Lucky Bait. The soda cans have soda in them. The mix-up happened at the packaging stage, when beer and soda ended up on the same production line.
Customers spotted it and now Spendrups launched an investigation.
If you bought a 24-pack of Trocadero Zero with best-before date 22-07-27, check your box. You may have accidentally won a beer 🎁
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🗳️ Today`s vote in the Swedish parliament might be one of the smallest party`s last, ever.
Sweden`s parliament has been recalled early from summer recess to vote on two of the government`s biggest reforms: stricter family migration rules, and scrapping the sentencing discount for repeat criminals.
The margin is tiny, just two votes could flip it. The opposition is trying to peel off Liberal MPs uncomfortable with the family migration changes. Coalition sources say the Liberals will hold together.
But here`s the twist: the Liberals are polling below the 4% threshold to stay in parliament at all. Which means today`s vote could literally be their last as a parliamentary party.
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Double anniversary called for Korean BBQ 🥩🔥🇸🇪
My parents were celebrating 39 years of marriage, while Tomas and I had celebrated our 10th just two days earlier so we went to KOMO Korean Steakhouse & Bar in Gothenburg.
And overall? Such a fun dinner experience.
🥩 My parents shared the KOMO Meat Mix and the tenderloin was easily my favourite
🇦🇺 Tomas went for Australian Wagyu
🥩 I changed my mind at the last minute and ordered the ribeye instead of tenderloin
…and that last decision I would NOT repeat 😭
The ribeye came in much larger, thicker pieces than the other cuts, which were nicely sliced and much easier to grill and eat. We experimented with different grilling times, but ours remained surprisingly tough and chewy, with quite a lot of connective tissue, so some pieces were genuinely difficult to bite through.
Maybe we were unlucky with our particular cut that evening, but next time I’m 100% stealing the tenderloin instead 😂
Everything around the meat, though? 👌
🩷 The pickled radish was ridiculously good
🥒 Korean cucumber – loved it
🌶️ Kimchi – also great
🥣 Sauces tied everything together beautifully
🍹 And my forever favourite Green Garden mocktail remains undefeated
And the whole Korean BBQ concept itself is just FUN. Sitting together, grilling at the table, trying everyone’s choices and arguing about whose meat is better… that’s my kind of anniversary dinner 😂
📍 KOMO Korean Steakhouse & Bar
Sankt Eriksgatan 5, 411 05 Göteborg
Would you go for tenderloin, Wagyu or ribeye? 👀
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🇸🇪 New series on LikeSweden: Swedish politics, fact-checked.
Sweden is heading towards an election, which means our feeds are about to get VERY political 😅
The idea actually came from seeing so many political posts in my feed where I already knew some of the claims didn’t quite match what I remembered, so I started checking them properly, and that’s how this series was born.
Claims from the left.
Claims from the right.
Claims from the government and the opposition.
No party gets a free pass.
For the first episode, I’m looking at a viral post from Sverigedemokraterna claiming that Socialdemokraterna broke their promise to increase child benefits.
The interesting part?
Sometimes a statement can contain facts and still leave out enough context to give you a very different picture 👀
And that’s exactly what I want this series to be about.
I genuinely believe politics matters to everyone living in a country, whether you can vote or not, whether you follow politics or avoid it completely.
You might not be interested in politics…
…but politics is definitely interested in you 😅
This is a brand new format and I`m still figuring out the best way to make it, so feedback is VERY welcome 💙
And most importantly:
👇 Send me political claims, ads, posts or statements you want me to fact-check next, from ANY Swedish party.
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🎭 This week in Swedish theatre and live entertainment
The summer slowdown is officially ending. Week 32 brought new productions, returning favourites and the first rehearsals for Sweden’s autumn theatre season 🍂🎭
🎤 Lena Philipsson is returning to her own music with Lena från Vetlanda, a brand-new show celebrating her journey from Vetlanda to four decades as one of Sweden’s most beloved performers. It premieres at China Teatern in Stockholm in February 2027.
👠 Mrs. Doubtfire is getting its Nordic premiere in Sweden! Östgötateatern brings the Broadway family musical to Linköping from 5 September before moving to Norrköping later this autumn.
✨ Kulturhuset Stadsteatern is bringing back three audience and critical favourites: Studie i mänskligt beteende, Rat Pack Rhapsody and Amadeus, all returning to Stockholm between late August and early September.
🎶 The Så som i himmelen gang has officially reunited! The creative team and parts of the cast have gathered at Lorensbergsteatern to begin work on a new 2.0 version of the hit Swedish musical, premiering in Gothenburg on 17 September.
🪞 And rehearsals have begun at Göteborgs Stadsteater for a new production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (Trettondagsafton), directed by Ellen McDougall and opening on the Main Stage on 25 September.
Which story caught your attention this week? 👀
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Your dog has somewhere to be?
Good news: Västtrafik said free ride 🐶🚋
Yes, pets travel at no extra cost on Västtrafik public transport across Västra Götaland.
But there are a few rules worth knowing 👇
🐕 Buses & trams
Dogs should travel at the back of the vehicle, mainly to make travelling easier for people with allergies.
On most buses, you still enter through the front door with your dog, show your ticket, and then move to the back.
Your pet must be on a leash, in a carrier or in a bag and paws stay on the floor, not on the seats 🐾
⛴️ Boats
Yes, dogs can join your little archipelago adventures too.
On Västtrafik boats, pets should stay on the starboard side, the right side when facing the direction the boat is travelling.
🚆 Trains
Look for the carriage marked with a dog symbol. Depending on the train, the pet-friendly carriage can be at the front or back.
One more important thing: you can bring as many animals as you can safely supervise and handle, but staff can limit the number of animals on board if necessary.
Guide and assistance dogs have separate rules and can always travel with their person. 🦮
So basically:
You: ticket 🎫
Your dog: ✨freeloader✨
As it should be 😎
Does your dog enjoy public transport or spend the entire journey questioning your life choices? 😂👇
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🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰 Scandinavians: “Our languages are mutually intelligible”
Also Scandinavians when someone from the neighbouring country actually starts speaking:
👁️👄👁️
On paper, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish are closely related and you can often understand A LOT.
Then pronunciation enters the chat.
🇩🇰 Danish?
According to the classic Scandinavian joke: remove the potato from your mouth first, please 🥔😭
🇳🇴 Norwegian?
Close enough to Swedish that you feel confident… but somehow more melodic, like Swedish went to the mountains and started singing.
And depending on which Nordic joke you hear, somewhere along the way alcohol inevitably gets involved too 😂
🇸🇪 Swedish?
Obviously perfectly normal and everybody ELSE sounds weird…
…said every Swede, probably.
Which Scandinavian language is the hardest for YOU to understand? 👀
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❄️ Imagine walking into work at 6am and finding your entire warehouse looking like it just got hit by a snowstorm 🥶
Now imagine it`s actually one ton of flour. Sprayed everywhere 😅
That`s exactly what happened at a Swedish supermarket bakery this week. A delivery pipe got hooked up to the wrong connection (thanks to a system change nobody had marked clearly). The result: complete white-out.
Nobody hurt. Masks required. Some products were sacrificed to the flour gods.
The store`s response? A calm Facebook post explaining that shelves might be restocked a bit late today 🫶
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