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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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🎭 Swedish theatre just had a very busy week
This week’s Nordic Curtain Call is packed with major announcements, returning hits and big plans for the future:
🎵 & Juliet is officially returning in 2027 after attracting more than 100,000 visitors during its Swedish premiere run
🎶 Oh What A Night is heading back to the stage, reuniting the stars of Jersey Boys for a new tour and a special Stockholm run
💖 Legally Blonde keeps growing as extra performances are added after strong ticket demand
🏛️ Stockholm’s Royal Opera House unveiled plans for a major expansion, including a new stage dedicated to children and young audiences
😂 Comedian Måns Möller is bringing back his award-winning show Mitt Perfekta Liv after realising he forgot to film it for TV
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If you suddenly hear loud sirens across Sweden today… don`t panic 😅🇸🇪
Today, 1 June, Sweden is testing its VMA system.
VMA stands for Viktigt Meddelande till Allmänheten ("Important Public Announcement", often called Hesa Fredrik – I hate auto-generated captions 😆) and it`s Sweden`s emergency warning system used during things like major fires, chemical accidents, severe weather, or other situations where the public needs urgent information.
The outdoor warning sirens are tested four times a year:
👉 March
👉 June
👉 September
👉 December
The test starts at 15:00.
The test signal lasts for 2 minutes:
🔊 7 seconds of sound
🤫 14 seconds of silence
🔁 repeated for 2 minutes
After that, the “all clear” signal is:
🔊 30 seconds of one continuous sound
So if you hear it today at 15:00, it’s not the end of the world.
Did the VMA test scare you the first time you heard it? 👀
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🪑 It took 13 years to design, then IKEA launched something that looks a lot like it.
Swedish designer Lukas Dahlén has accused IKEA of copying his Weave furniture series. A collection he developed over more than a decade with his wife Leila through their small Gotland-based studio Ringvide.
The pieces have been delivered to Louis Vuitton stores. The studio produces in small batches, in Sweden, without industrial backing.
IKEA`s new PS 2026 cabine, the legs, the thin frame, the overall expressio, looks, according to Dahlén, too close to be coincidence. He`s written about it publicly. But taking IKEA to court? For a small studio, losing could mean personal bankruptcy.
This is also not the first time IKEA has faced this kind of accusation. Last year, designer Jessica Signell said the same about a drink trolley. IKEA investigated. The case went quiet.
Do you see any similarities? 👀
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Göteborg turned into a giant car museum this weekend 🚗🇸🇪
We spent the day at Gothenburg Classic Car Weekend @gothenburgclassiccarweekend at Lindholmen. Even if you’re not a huge car person, it’s hard not to get impressed 🤩
Classic cars, racing cars, motorcycles, hypercars, old Volvos, tiny details people spend years restoring, and entire streets that feel like stepping into different eras.
The whole area is built around old shipyard surroundings and hangars, which somehow makes everything look even cooler.
And the event isn’t over yet 👀
📍 Lindholmen, Gothenburg
🗓️ Sunday is still happening!
⏰ 10:00-16:00
🚗 Hundreds of vehicles on display
🍔 Street food, exhibitions, themed areas and family activities
So if you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, this might be your sign.
Also… I think every person has at least one car they’d suddenly become emotionally attached to after 5 minutes at this event 😭
Would you go straight for the classic Volvos or the supercars? 👇
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I think Gothenburg got tired of waiting for summer and just decided to start early 🌞🇸🇪
Our mission for the day was simple:
🎞️ finish a 36-exposure roll of film.
So we walked through:
📍 Götaplatsen
📍 Kungsportsavenyn
📍 Haga
📍 Kungsparken
And somewhere between “let’s just take a quick walk” and “wait, stop, I need a photo of that”, all 36 frames disappeared 😭
Anyone else still shooting film in 2026? 📸👀
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People in Sweden counting days until June like… finally, the pre-vacation vacation season begins 😂🇸🇪
Because if you’re new here, July in Sweden can be a cultural shock.
It’s not just “people take some time off”.
It’s:
🏖 offices running on 3 people and one automatic reply
🚪 small businesses closing like they entered witness protection
📧 “I’m back in August” emails everywhere
🌲 summer cottages suddenly becoming the real headquarters
☕ meetings being moved to “after summer”
🫠 and absolutely nobody pretending too hard that work is the priority
And June?
June is basically the warm-up.
The weather is finally nice.
National Day appears.
Midsommar takes over everyone’s brain.
People start talking about vacation plans.
And the whole country slowly begins to log off.
Technically, people are still working.
Mentally?
Already barefoot near a lake with strawberries in hand. 🍓
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🚌 Sweden halved public transport prices. Election in autumn. Coincidence? 👀
The government is pumping 6.5 billion kronor into cutting monthly pass prices by 50%, starting July. Regions that play along get fully covered by the state.
The thing is… the discount expires shortly after election day 🤔
Opposition leader Damberg called it "serious election pork." The Left Party said it`s literally their idea, just stolen. The Greens love the cheap tickets but hate that fuel taxes are being cut at the same time. The Moderates told Damberg to get out of his taxi first 🚕
Sweden votes this autumn. The bidding war has started 🇸🇪
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🥀 People always say French and Italian are the ultimate languages of romance… but have you ever listened to a Swedish love song? 🥺
When I say my love language is Swedish, this is exactly what I mean.
In the video, I’m singing an English version made to fit the melody, but if you want the pure, unfiltered Swedish romance, here is the literal translation:
👉 I will make a bed of roses
👉 I will light every candle
👉I will play that music
👉 That you always usually sing
👉 I will make a bed of roses for you
A little cultural context: the artist behind this song is Darin @darinofficial
He actually started his career on Swedish Idol way back in 2004 singing pop in English. But when he switched to writing and singing in Swedish years later, he completely captured the nation’s heart.
This specific song (“En säng av rosor”) became such a massive phenomenon that it is now the ultimate soundtrack to countless Swedish weddings🤍
(And it was also the first Swedish song we studied in my SvA Grund classes here in Sweden 🇸🇪🥹)
Forget Paris. I want a Swedish romance. ✨
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