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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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I’m testing HelloFresh for the first time and I have to say… first impressions are actually really good 👀
Everything came nicely packed with ice packs, there’s a little recipe booklet inside, and I might have also added some cheesecakes to the order… plus a random Pepsi Max showed up as a bonus 😅
For this week we’ve got:
🐟 walnut-crusted cod with rosemary root vegetables & kohlrabi salad
🍝 prosciutto & mozzarella penne with tomatoes & baby spinach
🍗 quick chicken teriyaki with cucumber salad & Asian-style mayo
All under 30 minutes, which I appreciate.
I’ll be testing them over the next few days, so tell me: which one should I try first? 👀
If you want to try it yourself, there’s currently an offer:
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Quick note: it’s a subscription, so if you don’t want to continue, just cancel after your deliveries 🤍
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🎭 Sweden’s stages are going global (and a little existential)
This week’s Nordic Curtain Call is a mix of big collaborations, bold premieres and musical moments:
✅ Dramaten premiered Solaris – a sci-fi classic turned into an intense relationship drama on stage
✅ Three major theatres (Dramaten, Göteborgs Stadsteater & Malmö Stadsteater) joined forces for the international project UNRECOGNIZED
✅ This Is the Moment continues its Sweden tour, bringing iconic musical songs to Stockholm (tickets still available)
… and many more!
From space stations to global collaborations, Sweden’s theatre scene keeps expanding beyond the expected 🚀✨
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🍟 Sweden’s worst-rated McDonald’s is about to disappear
A McDonald’s in Töcksfors, near the Norwegian border, is closing on May 1 after being ranked the worst in Sweden.
The owner says the reason is simple: fewer customers and a contract that is now ending.
But the restaurant had also been criticized for hygiene problems.
Inspectors reportedly found black growth on walls and in an ice machine, dirt on the floors, broken tiles, and damage in the ceiling.
The four permanent employees have been offered jobs in the owner’s other restaurants.
So yes, one of Sweden’s most talked-about McDonald’s locations is now shutting down for good.
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You walk into a bank in Sweden like:
“I’d like to open an account today” 🙂
And Sweden is like:
“I like your plan. Let me redesign it completely.” 🇸🇪💀
Because without BankID, suddenly it’s:
📅 appointments
📄 documents
⏳ waiting
Meanwhile in other countries:
🇩🇪 Germany:
walk into the bank → show ID → account opened or started on the spot
🇪🇸 Spain:
go to the branch with your NIE → sign papers → you’re basically done
🇳🇱 Netherlands:
register → book slot → walk in → account activated same day or next
🇵🇱 Poland:
walk in with ID → leave with a working account and card on the way
And then Sweden:
✨ everything is digital
✨ everything is efficient
✨ everything works perfectly
…once you already have BankID.
So when you thought waiting for personnummer is annoying, wait until you try to open bank account quickly.
Tell me honestly: how long did it take YOU? 👀
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Ranking Swedish fika pastries… and yes, I might offend some people with this 😭🇸🇪
Some choices felt right.
Some… I already regret.
But I’m ready to live with that 😂
I’m curious now: how would YOU rank them? 👀
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👇 Literal translation below 🫶
You move to Sweden, you try to embrace the culture, you buy a cute little wooden horse, and you vibe to a bouncy, upbeat summer pop song… and then you make the mistake of actually translating the lyrics.
This absolute masterpiece of a song (🎵 Rid mig som en dalahäst) is such a cultural staple right now that it has countless versions, remixes, and covers constantly blasting from the speakers of every EPA-tractor in the country.
In the video, I’m doing a singable English version, but for those of you studying the language, here is the pure, unfiltered (but slightly censored) literal translation:
Tell me sl*t/wh*re, who is it that drinks the most?
I can see that you want me
Dalecarlian-dialect girls, they are always the best
Ride me like a Dala horse
Tell me f*ckboy, who is it that plays the most?
Because I can see how you want me
Raggare, yes they are always the best
Riding you like a Dala horse
And because surviving in Sweden means constantly updating your cultural vocabulary, here is today’s homework:
🐎 Dalahäst (Dala horse): The famous, innocent, hand-painted wooden horse from the Dalarna region. And yes, they just turned Sweden’s most wholesome souvenir into a wildly inappropriate joke.
🗣️ Dalmål-brudar: Girls speaking the dialect from Dalarna. Dalarna is the heart of Swedish tradition, but simultaneously the undisputed capital of wild tailgate car parties.
🤬 Luder: Literally translates to sl*t or wh*re. Used here not as an insult, but as a very chaotic, aggressive party greeting between the two sides.
🚗 Raggare: The iconic Swedish subculture of greaser/country boys who drive loud, vintage cars and blast this exact type of music (EPA-dunk) until the windows rattle.
Honestly, the sheer disrespect to the Dala horse is kind of iconic 💅
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🚌 A 14-year-old from Norway allegedly stole a bus and drove it all the way to Stenungsund in Sweden.
Police say the bus was taken during the night near Oslo and later found across the border in Sweden. The boy was stopped in Stenungsund and reported for unlawful driving.
And according to Norwegian media, this may not even have been the first time.
He is reportedly the same teenager suspected of stealing another city bus in Stavanger back in November. That case was later dropped because of his age.
Now Norwegian police are handling the latest incident and have taken him back home.
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👩🍼Couples in Sweden could soon get double the number of publicly funded IVF attempts.
The government’s spring budget includes 327 million kronor to expand IVF access, increasing the number of funded treatments from 3 to 6 for couples trying to have their first child.
And that’s a big deal.
One IVF treatment can cost up to 50,000 kronor, so extra funded attempts could remove a huge financial barrier for many families.
But IVF isn’t the only focus.
🏥 250 million kronor will go to strengthen staffing in healthcare before summer
💉 112 million kronor will go to vaccinations for older people, mainly pneumococcal shots for those 65+
The goal?
More support for families trying to have children and a stronger healthcare system ahead of summer and autumn.
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