Traveling onwards to Sweden via the Oresund Bridge
As soon as you cross the Oresund Bridge at Malmö, you enter Sweden. From here, you can easily choose a city trip, a nature route, or a longer road trip toward the north.
What can you expect after the Oresund Bridge?
The Oresund Bridge is not a terminus but a junction. Malmö lies directly at the bridge and forms the logical starting point for almost every route through Sweden. From here, motorways and railway lines branch out toward the west coast, the east coast, and the inland.
Many travelers underestimate this moment. Those who drive on without a plan often miss an ideal stopover or end up driving unnecessary kilometers.
First choice: stop or drive straight through?
Upon arrival in Malmö, you immediately face an important choice. Do you stop briefly to enter Sweden at a relaxed pace, or do you drive on to your next destination?
For long car journeys, a short stop in Malmö or the surrounding area is wise. The city is literally located at the foot of the bridge, preventing the need to drive for hours immediately after the crossing.
- Read more about Malmö here: Sights in Malmö
Logical destinations from Malmö
If you are traveling from Germany, the Netherlands, or the UK, Copenhagen is a smart stopover before the Oresund Bridge. The city lies just before the border, is easily accessible, and is ideal for breaking up the journey. Many travelers combine Copenhagen and Malmö in one route.
- Read more about Copenhagen as a stopover: more info about visiting Copenhagen
Stockholm as a popular final destination
Stockholm is the most chosen destination after the Oresund Bridge. From Malmö, it takes about six hours via the E4 to drive north. Along the way, you will immediately see the classic Swedish landscape with forests and lakes.
The city is suitable for a longer stay and often forms the starting point for further routes through Sweden.
Bornholm via Sweden
A lesser-known but popular route runs via Sweden to Bornholm. From Southern Sweden, you take the ferry to the island, usually from Ystad or Trelleborg. This route is often chosen by travelers who want to combine the Oresund Bridge with an island destination.
Southern Sweden and nature as a quiet alternative
Not everyone wants to go straight to a big city. Southern Sweden is ideal for those seeking peace, nature, and space. Within a one to three-hour drive from Malmö, you reach lake districts, forests, and small villages.
This region is perfect as a first introduction to Sweden or as the start of a longer round trip toward Central Sweden.
Heading further into Scandinavia
From Malmö, you can easily continue toward Gothenburg and Norway, or head east and north into Sweden. The road network is clear and quiet, especially outside rush hour and the summer months.
Those heading further into Scandinavia would do well to plan distances realistically. Sweden is bigger than it looks on the map.
Alternative routes to Sweden
The Oresund Bridge is not always the only choice. In some cases, a direct ferry to Sweden is faster or more practical, for example, during busy periods or bad weather.
- View the alternatives to the Oresund Bridge here: ferries from Germany to Sweden
Combination with ferry to Denmark
Many travelers combine the Oresund Bridge with a ferry to Denmark, such as the Puttgarden-Rødby crossing. This is one of the most used and fastest routes toward Copenhagen and Sweden.
Tolls and costs of the Oresund Bridge
You pay a toll to use the Oresund Bridge. The price depends on your vehicle and whether you book in advance. By arranging this beforehand, you prevent waiting time at the toll gates.
On this page
After you have made the crossing to Denmark, you will naturally want to continue to Sweden as quickly as possible. On MalmoBridge.com we show you exactly which routes are most convenient and how to get to the Copenhagen and Malmo bridge without detours. On the page about the crossing to Denmark, you can read step-by-step how to drive from the UK or Germany towards Copenhagen and then easily cross via the bridge towards Malmö and the rest of Sweden.
Destinations in Sweden
The Øresund Bridge is the starting point of a larger tour for many travellers. Popular destinations after the bridge include Stockholm, the island of Bornholm, the coastal city of Gothenburg and the Kalmar and Öland region.
From Malmö you can drive to these places in a single day, making the bridge the ideal gateway for your complete Swedish trip.
Discover Malmö
As soon as you cross the bridge you are almost immediately in Malmö. This city is perfect for a first stop in Sweden, with sights such as the Turning Torso, the historic centre around Lilla Torg and the promenade at Ribersborg beach. You can easily walk around here for a few hours or stay the night before driving further inland.
Copenhagen as a stopover
Before you drive onto the Malmo bridge, you pass Copenhagen. Many travellers choose to stay here for one or two days. You can visit Nyhavn, Tivoli, the Little Mermaid and the lively food markets while your car is parked in or near the city. Afterwards, you drive on to Sweden via the Øresund Bridge in no time.