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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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👇 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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🎭 Theatre news from Sweden – week 15!
From major returns to brand new premieres, here’s what’s happening:
✅ Legally Blonde adds extra dates after strong early demand in Stockholm
✅ The Book of Mormon is coming back to China Teatern with new auditions now open
✅ Eric Idle brings his one-man show to Sweden this April
✅ And Djungelboken returns with a big circus tent premiere on Gärdet before heading on tour across Sweden
From global hits to family spectacles, Sweden’s theatre scene is fully in motion this spring 🎶✨
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🍺 Sweden might change a rule that’s been strict for years
Right now, you can’t take your drink outside a defined outdoor seating area.
Now politicians want to remove that limit and make cities more like Copenhagen or Paris
👉 Supporters say:
more freedom
more jobs
more vibrant city life
🚫 Critics warn:
higher risk of violence
less control
safety concerns
The decision isn’t final yet but the debate is already heating up
What would you prefer in Sweden 👀
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Czech food has a very special place in my heart… and honestly, I miss it A LOT in Sweden 🥹🇨🇿🇸🇪
So the second I got to Poland, I did what had to be done.
📍 Cesky Port, Gdańsk 🇵🇱
Targ Sienny 5
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We started with:
🥩 tatarák s topinkami
🧄 creamy česnečka
Then mains (with the thing I’ve been craving the most 😭):
👉 houskové knedlíky
👉 hovězí guláš for Tomas
👉 svíčková (with beef cheeks) for me
And of course Czech beer in one of traditional ways:
🍺 řezané pivo (layered dark + light)
Everything was SO good. Like… the kind of good that makes you emotional 🥹
Czech cuisine is just comfort, nostalgia, and happiness on a plate for me 🤍
If you’re in Gdańsk, I 100% recommend this place.�
And if you want the full experience, more from this visit is coming soon on the blog and in my YouTube vlog from the trip 👀
Now tell me: what food do YOU miss the most in Sweden? 👇
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🍤 Göteborg just had a shrimp crisis and yes, that is serious here
After Storm Dave hit Sweden’s west coast, fishing boats couldn’t go out.
Then Easter holidays paused the fish auctions too.
So for a moment, Göteborg ended up with something very unusual:
no truly fresh shrimp in the city.
👉 What caused it:
strong winds from the storm
rough sea conditions even after
red days delaying auctions and deliveries
📈 What happened next:
fresh shrimp disappeared temporarily
prices were expected to go up
even shrimp sandwiches suddenly felt threatened
This kind of shortage is very unusual in Göteborg, where fresh shrimp are basically part of the local lifestyle
The good news?
Fishing was expected to resume once the weather calmed down
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🎨 Gothenburg is about to spend over 1 billion kronor on an art museum makeover.
Göteborgs konstmuseum will be renovated and expanded in one of the city’s biggest cultural investments ever.
💸 The price? Around 1.05 to 1.12 billion kronor
📈 Yearly rent? Jumping from 10 million to up to 66 million
🏗️ Timeline? Closed between 2028 and 2032
City officials say the goal is clear:
👉 Double the number of visitors: from 250,000 to 500,000 per year
The project has now been officially approved, despite the rising costs.
So… more culture, more tourists, but also a much bigger bill.
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