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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 has a kvarg problem and it’s not because people suddenly stopped liking it.
It’s the opposite.
Kvarg is selling so fast right now that stores across the country are struggling to keep the shelves stocked. According to Skånemejerier, more than 40% of people in Sweden eat kvarg, and demand has grown so much that production is now running day and night.
Still, it’s not enough.
If your local store’s kvarg shelf looks like it’s been hit by a protein emergency, that’s why.
More production is planned for September.
Until then… good luck finding your favourite one 👀
PS Using Swedish words constantly in English news was devastating to my brain 😆
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🇸🇪 Sweden every spring: same drink, different personality
For anyone new here:
there is julmust… and there is påskmust.
Exactly. The. Same. Drink.
And the best part is that half the country will still be like:
“no but julmust tastes better” 😅
Which team are you?
Julmust eller Påskmust? 👇
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🎭 Sweden’s stages are seriously delivering right now
This week in Swedish theatre and musical news:
✅ GöteborgsOperan @goteborgsoperan announced Singin’ in the Rain for autumn 2027, directed by Edward af Sillén in what is being teased as its biggest Swedish production of the musical yet.
✅ Helsingborg welcomed the long-awaited Swedish premiere of Once, marking the first time the hit Broadway and West End musical has been staged in Swedish. @helsingborgsstadsteater
✅ Peter Jöback revealed a one-night-only midsummer concert at Höga Kusten Friluftsteater, with songs from his albums and iconic musical roles. @showtic @2entertain
✅ Viking – A Live Action Musical moved into its final callback phase, with tickets already on sale for the immersive new production. @drosenorberg
✅ And in Stockholm, a new Madama Butterfly opened at Kungliga Operan @kungligaoperan with a darker, more realistic interpretation of the classic story.
From major musical announcements to bold new takes on classics, Sweden’s theatre world is not slowing down 🎶✨
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🤢 The winter vomiting bug is hitting Sweden hard right now
This year’s season stands out, with more cases than Sweden has seen in several years.
According to the Public Health Agency, the timing is normal for this part of the year.
What is not so normal is how strong the spread is.
They track it through:
✅ lab-confirmed cases
✅ searches on 1177
✅ symptom-related trends
And right now, both the case numbers and the search activity are high.
There are still no clear signs that it is slowing down yet.
The main advice?
🧼 Wash your hands properly with soap
💍 even under your rings
🚫 hand sanitizer alone is not enough
This virus is tough, so proper handwashing matters a lot more than people think.
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😭🇸🇪 Learning Swedish is all fun and games until every object in your house suddenly demands to know whether it’s en or ett
Because apparently it’s not enough to learn the word – you must also unlock its secret grammatical identity 😆
And the best part? Sometimes there is no logic, only suffering 💀
So if you’ve ever confidently said the wrong one and then stared into the distance like your whole SFI journey just flashed before your eyes… welcome. You’re one of us now.
Honestly, almost everyone learning Swedish struggles with en/ett at some point, some a little, some a lot, and some for a suspiciously long time 😂
It does get better. Your brain just needs time, repetition, and a little emotional recovery.
What Swedish word still makes you stop and think: en or ett?! 👀
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Lately I’ve been rewatching some of the cartoons and films from my childhood… and it got me thinking 🥹📺🇸🇪
Which ones will my kids actually know one day?
Because:
1️⃣ times have changed, so kids today grow up with totally different favourites
2️⃣ my future children will grow up in a completely different country than I did
So now I’m curious about the Swedish side of this 👀
What are the big Swedish cartoons or kids’ films that children love now?
And what did you grow up watching when you were little?
I love these little cultural things, because they say so much about a country without feeling “big” or serious 🤍
Drop your favourites below, both old and new ✨
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🐟🧀 Sweden’s school lunch got a little chaotic
At a high school in Stockholm, students were served fish in green pepper sauce topped with cheese puffs – all to celebrate Cheese Doodle Day.
A lot of students reportedly had the same first reaction: “eww” 🤮
One student said he had never seen anything like it before.
The fish did not win him over but the mac and cheese version with cheese puffs on top?
Apparently that one was actually good.
Do you know any other recipes with cheese puffs? Let me know 👇😆
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✨ Curtain call from Moulin Rouge! in Göteborg, March 19, 2026
These photos may be from the very end of the show, but they still carry so much of the energy from that night.
And honestly, curtain call photography from the front row is always a bit of a challenge when the stage is that high and everything is moving fast. But we still got some unforgettable shots and I’m so grateful for that.
Maybe the next step is production photos? 👀 @2entertain – if you ever need us, we’re available 😎
There is something really special about capturing those final moments, when the story is over but the emotions are still fully there, both on stage and in the audience.
And of course, one more thank you to this wonderful cast for giving us a night we will not forget anytime soon. You were incredible ❤️
Thank you:
@andreaswijk – for a Christian who felt so genuinely real, soft, and boyishly in love in a way we had never seen before
@marshasongcome – for crying your soul out in every single performance… and for bringing us to tears every time
@alexanderlarssonalx – because only you could sing Nature Boy like that and remind us that “the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return”
@the_anton_official – for the incredible energy on stage and all those little background moments that make this show worth watching over and over again
@morganalling – for a smile that was almost impossible not to mirror every time you stepped on stage
@fred.johanson – for the chills every single time you sang and for your beautifully unique voice
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