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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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⚽ News from Sweden…
I think that`s a pretty accurate summary of the evening 😭🇸🇪
Now, here`s the thing…
I know absolutely nothing about football.
But I wanted to experience what watching a World Cup match feels like in Sweden, so we headed into the city to watch it with Swedish fans.
That was such a good decision.
Yes, the result wasn`t what anyone was hoping for, and with this match Sweden`s World Cup journey came to an end.
But despite every goal making the mood a little quieter, the atmosphere was still incredible. Watching everyone celebrate, sigh, hope and cheer together was an experience I`ll genuinely remember 😂
So… thank you, Sweden, for letting me experience football the Swedish way ❤️🇸🇪
Congratulations on making it this far, and thank you to the team for an exciting tournament. We`ll be cheering again next time 💙💛
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🐛 The "caterpillar from hell" is back in Denmark and southern Sweden is on alert.
The oak processionary moth caterpillar is covered in around 700,000 microscopic toxic hairs. Touch one or breathe in the hairs and you can end up with severe rashes, allergic reactions, even breathing difficulties.
It was discovered at a school in Odense, Denmark last summer. The municipality spent 2 million Danish kronor trying to eliminate it. It just turned up at the exact same place again. A playground has now been closed.
It`s a Southern European species that`s been creeping north for years as the climate warms. Last year, Skåne`s county administration warned that a few warm winds is all it would take for them to cross the Öresund into Sweden.
So if you`re in southern Sweden this summer and see a strange fuzzy procession of caterpillars on an oak tree, do NOT touch. Just walk away 🌳
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🎭 Nordic Curtain Call • Week 26
Welcome back to another week of Swedish theatre and live entertainment news.
From musical debuts and legendary summer theatres to family opera and one of Sweden’s biggest outdoor productions, here’s everything that happened on the Nordic stage scene last week 👌
☀️ Rehearsals are officially underway for the final summer of Höga Kusten.
After two sold-out seasons, the beloved musical inspired by Tomas Ledin’s songs returns for one last run at Höga Kusten Friluftsteater.
Morgan Alling, Sussie Eriksson, Nils Reinholtz, Tova Hollender, Klas Wiljergård and Victor Morell are all back on stage as audiences prepare to say goodbye to one of Sweden’s biggest outdoor musical successes.
🇸🇪 More Swedish theatre news → @likeswedencom
⚔️ Håkan Hemlin is stepping onto the musical stage for the very first time.
The legendary Nordman frontman will make his musical debut in Viking, a brand-new original Swedish production opening this September in Stockholm.
Set in the late Viking Age, the show promises epic battles, forbidden love, original music and a large-scale production unlike anything currently playing on Swedish stages. Hemlin joins a cast including Joakim Nätterqvist, Jaakko Hutchings and LinaMaria Bengtsson.
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🎭 Sweden’s most iconic summer comedy theatre is celebrating 30 years.
Few outdoor stages have had a bigger impact on Swedish entertainment than Vallarna.
Over the past three decades, millions of visitors have enjoyed its legendary buskis comedies, helping launch the careers of many of Sweden’s best-known comedy actors. Three decades later, the tradition is still going strong and remains one of the highlights of every Swedish summer.
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😂 Summer theatre season has officially begun in Kalmar.
Fångad på nätet has premiered at Krusenstiernska Teatern, bringing together an impressive cast including Robert Gustafsson, Ola Forssmed, Eric Ericson and Hanna Hedlund.
Set in 2003, this fast-paced comedy follows a taxi driver secretly juggling two families until his children accidentally connect online. As you can imagine… chaos q
☀️ The new Swedish summer hit just dropped 🇸🇪🍻
If there is one thing you need to know about Swedish EPA-dunk music, it’s that you should never trust the bouncy melody. They always sound like incredibly catchy, innocent summer hits… until you translate the lyrics and discover their true, not-so-family-friendly nature! 😅
This new track is the perfect example: it has a wholesome, patriotic chorus you can sing on Midsommar, but do NOT translate the verses. That is only for the brave! 🤣
I made a singable English version that fits the melody perfectly (in the video, as always), but if you want to learn the actual vocabulary, here is the literal translation of this part:
👉 Because now we are singing in the summer for Svealand
👉 We will toast, we will take shots with a bottle in our hand
👉 And we are floating among the clouds, come take me from here
👉 We will celebrate, we will dance with the flag in our hand
And because surviving in Sweden means updating your cultural vocabulary, here is today’s homework:
👑 Lia Larsson: The singer behind this track! She is actually from Dalarna, which is the absolute heart and soul of the Swedish EPA-dunk and raggare culture. She is bringing 100% authentic energy to this piece 🚜
🗺️ Svealand: The middle part of Sweden (which includes Dalarna and Stockholm). Basically the motherland of these wild summer parties.
🚗 The EPA-dunk duality: Do not let this wholesome chorus fool you. The melody says “cute summer picnic,” but the actual verses say “flirting at a gas station parking lot at 2 AM” 🤣
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🐟 If you’re looking for seafood in Göteborg… this one gets my approval ✅
We stopped by Sjöbaren Fisk & Skaldjur in Haga and tried:
👉 crayfish
👉 blåmusslor (mussels)
👉 Sjöbarens fiskgratäng
The menu is short, which I honestly love. It usually means they’re focused on doing a few things really well.
Everything tasted incredibly fresh, the outdoor seating area had such a lovely atmosphere, and it’s the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time on a sunny day.
📍 Sjöbaren Fisk & Skaldjur @sjobarenhaga
📍 Haga Nygata 25, 413 01 Göteborg, Sweden
Definitely getting a LikeSweden seal of approval 🤍🇸🇪
Have you been here? Or do you have another favourite seafood spot in Gothenburg? 👇
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🇭🇷 „Let’s go to Croatia.”
🇸🇪 „We have Croatia at home.”
Apparently… Croatia at home is called Marstrand 🤩
Okay, maybe not exactly.
The rocky coastline, crystal-clear sea, little island, boats everywhere… it genuinely gave me Croatian vibes. Then you start looking closer… and the architecture politely reminds you you’re definitely still in Sweden 😅🇸🇪
Moments like this make me realise something.
The more I travel around Sweden, the more I fall in love with it.
People often imagine Sweden as forests, red cottages and IKEA.
And yes, you’ll find all of that.
But you’ll also find dramatic coastlines, tiny islands, medieval towns, mountains, endless lakes, white beaches… and places that make you feel like you’ve accidentally landed in another country.
That’s probably my favourite thing about living here.
There’s always something new to discover.
…and let’s just say I have a feeling I’ll be doing a lot more exploring very soon 👀🚗
👇 Have you ever visited a place that reminded you of a completely different country?
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🐍 Sweden`s only venomous snake is biting more pets than ever this summer and the antivenom is running low.
The huggorm, European adder, is found across almost all of Sweden. Bites to dogs and cats jumped over 63% in May compared to last year, according to Evidensia, the country`s largest vet chain.
Warmer, sunnier weather means more time outdoors, more walks, more snake encounters.
The cases this spring have also been more severe. Sweden`s antivenom supply for June is now limited. Clinics are redistributing stock to make sure the big animal hospitals have it.
If your pet gets bitten:
➡️ Keep them still
➡️ Carry them home (movement spreads venom faster)
➡️ Get to a vet immediately
Bites to the paws and legs can be more dangerous than to the nose. Keep dogs leashed in the forest and watch where they sniff 🐕
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🌊✨ Sweden`s west coast is glowing blue at night and turning rusty orange-brown by day.
It`s called mareld and it`s caused by a microscopic plankton called Noctiluca scintillans. When the water is disturbed at night, a chemical reaction inside the cells produces a brilliant blue-green light. Scientists think it`s a defence mechanism against being eaten.
By day, in still water, it just looks like rusty orange soup 🟠
This bloom usually happens on Sweden`s west coast in August or September. This year, for the second year in a row, it arrived in June. The likely cause: rapidly rising sea temperatures, calm weather, and lots of food for the plankton.
Safe to swim? For humans, yes. Smells a bit in thick patches, harder to spot jellyfish, but no danger 🪼
One catch though: experts don`t fully know the effects on animals, and since pets swallow much more water than people when swimming, it`s not recommended to let dogs swim in mareld 🐕
Forecast for the next two weeks: sunny. The glow stays. 🌟
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