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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Karlstad: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Karlstad
- Karlstad, located on the north shore of Europe's largest freshwater lake, presents a cultural feast for visitors.
- Karlstad is home to some of Sweden's most significant artists and writers, including painter Lars Lerin and 19th-century poet Gustaf Fröding.
- Mrbacka, the childhood home of Selma Lagerlöf, the first female Nobel Prize winner for literature, is a short distance away.
- The banks of the Klarälven and the canal that connects the river to Lake Vänern can be explored in the city.
- There are magnificent parks, such as Mariebergsskogen, with summer activities for youngsters and winter ice skating and some museums to keep you occupied for a few hours.
- Vänern is also the place for boat tours, swimming, fishing, and exercising in the beautiful surroundings along the shore.
- International Airport: Kiruna Airport
- Population: 17,037
- Currency: Krona
- Time: UTC +1
- Driving side: Left
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: Swedish, Sámi and Tornedalen Finnish
- Religion: Christianity
02
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Karlstad
- Skaters flock to Mariebergsskogen for more extended journeys around the inlet when the lake freezes.
- This crossing on the Klarälven, known as the "East Bridge" in English, is one of Karlstad's most photographed attractions.
- The Stadsträdgrden is the prettiest area for a picnic in spring and summer, despite all of Karlstad's waterside flora.
- Karlstad's quaysides and jetties are a genuine delight when it's nice and sunny.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Karlstad
- June, July, August, and September are the most pleasant months in Karlstad.
- On average, July and August are the hottest months.
- January and February are the coldest months.
- July, August, and October are the wettest months.
04
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Karlstad
Sandgrund Lars Lerin
- Sandsgrund, a historic former nightclub next to the Klarälven, is now home to a gallery dedicated to one of Sweden's most cherished artists.
- Lars Lerin is a Swedish superstar known for his stunning watercolour landscapes, which are the focus of this exhibition.
- Watercolours, oil paintings, drawings, collages, and pictures created in far-flung locales worldwide, from Siberia to Iran and the Antarctic, have earned him a restless traveller.
- The museum features a retrospective of Lerin's career and houses the world's most incredible collection of his work.
Värmlands Museum
- The Värmlands Musuem, which reveals the history and culture of this region of Sweden, is located in Karlstad, the county capital.
- The museum's collection includes about 40,000 artefacts, 9,000 works of art, and up to a million pictures. The historical galleries were temporarily closed at the time of writing in 2017.
- The Cyrillushuset, on the other hand, is a must-have.
- This 1920s hall was meant to seem like a Chinese temple and houses the museum's extensive art collection.
- From the 1700s to the present, there are works by Chagall and Miró alongside works by Swedish painters like Lerin, Anders Zorn, and Lena Cronkvist.
Karlstad Cathedral
- Karlstad Cathedral, which dates from 1730, is the seat of the Karlstad Diocese, which encompasses both Värmland and Dalsland.
- The 65-meter whitewashed tower and its black spire dominate the Karlstad skyline, and the internal walls, like the facade, are entirely white.
- According to Enlightenment principles, the church should express reason, morality, and eternity.
- The pair of angels at the old altar, carved by the acclaimed Neoclassical sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, oil paintings from the 18th century, and the gilded pulpit from the 1790s are among the furnishings worth a closer study.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Karlstad Off the Beaten Track
Alsters Herrgård
- You can visit the elegant lakeside residence of 19th-century poet Gustaf Fröding a little distance east of the city.
- Fröding was born in 1860 in this mansion, built in the 18th century as an ancestral home.
- The home and outbuildings are located throughout the expansive gardens overlooking Lake Vänern.
- An exhibition documenting the house's lengthy history is displayed inside, and an art gallery in the east wing is open during the summer months.
- A diverse cultural programme of poetry readings, drama, music, and dance is also available this season.
- You'll also have easy access to hiking paths and lakeside bathing places from the property.
Brigadmuseum
- This museum, which first opened its doors in 2013, covers the fascinating tale of Sweden's military organisation and development throughout the Cold War.
- The exhibition spans 1945 to 1991, exhibiting the military hardware introduced at the time and daily living during pivotal events such as the Vietnam War and the collapse of the Berlin Wall.
- Military historians can see troop carriers, tanks, and artillery equipment.
- You can even walk down into a bomb bunker and practise shooting a machine gun from 1942 or a modern anti-tank gun on a shooting simulator.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Karlstad Culture and Traditions
- In Värmland and Karlstad, culture is an integral element of daily life.
- There is much to learn and experience here – on a grand and small scale thanks to a vibrant narrative tradition and a strong sense of inventiveness.
- Wermland Opera presents operas and musicals of the highest calibre.
- Värmlands Museum delights visitors with intriguing and one-of-a-kind exhibitions.
- The poet Gustaf Fröding's roots are celebrated at Alsters Herrgrd (Alster Manor).
- Lars Lerin's Sandgrund is also home to one of the best watercolour artists in the Nordic region.
- These attractions, along with intriguing little galleries, theatres, and handicraft shops, ensure that the city lives up to the legacy of Gustaf Fröding, Nils Ferlin, and Selma Lagerlöf.
- In our Värmland environment, many other significant cultural treasures and incredible cultures await discovery, all within an hour's drive of Karlstad.
- All of Värmland's farm shops, studios, and galleries can be added to this list. And Karlstad is the starting point for these adventures.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Karlstad: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Baron
#Food
- Baron is a charming Karlstad restaurant that serves intriguing tapas dishes prepared with Spanish ingredients.
- They're presented beautifully, and the menu is refreshed seasonally.
- Baron is open Monday through Thursday from 16:00 to 22:00 and Friday and Saturday from 3 pm to 1 am.
- The restaurant is located at Tingvallagatan 13, and tables can be reserved online or over the phone.
Restaurang Napoli
#Food
- Restaurang Napoli has been serving pizza and Italian cuisine in Karlstad since 1973.
- Pizzas, as well as primo and secondi platti, are available in a variety of sizes.
- Guests can also order Italian beer from the tap.
- Lunch is served at Restaurang Napoli, which is located at Nygatan 2.
Br. Olssons Elektriska
#Food
- This is a great restaurant that can accommodate both large and small groups.
- The food is delicious, and the service is kind and attentive.
- Br. Olssons Elektriska also offers a lunch buffet that is well-liked by the residents.
City centre
#Fashion
- Major, well-known Swedish retail companies, such as Lindex (women's apparel) and hléns (department store), have their storefronts in Karlstad's city centre.
- Odd Molly, Filippa K, Whyred, J. Lindberg, Nudie Jeans, and Cheap Monday jeans are among the rising stars of the worldwide and Swedish fashion sectors and can be found at the smaller stores and boutiques.
- Look no farther than Kosta and Orrefors for iconic Swedish art glass, crystal, and tableware, which can be found in stores along the Järnvägsgatan and Drottninggatan streets.
- Still in the city, "Mitt I City," "Duvanhuset," and "15-huset," shopping malls with Swedish and international goods and products, as well as restaurants and cafés, are available.
Bergvik shopping centre
#Fashion
- We won't tell you what to look for at Ikea because you probably live near one. Ikea is located next to the Bergvik Köpcentrum (shopping centre) just outside of town.
- Bergvik, with its 68 shops, restaurants, and cafés, was named "shopping centre of the year" in Sweden in 2008.
- Look for Swedish-designed clothing and accessories, outdoor wear, household items, glassware, textiles, and kitchenware, among the prominent Swedish names.
Leo's Lekland
#Fashion
- Travelling with children might be exhausting at times, but not when you visit Leo's, a children's playland.
- Leo's has everything, from a ball pool to a waterfall to a pirate ship - it's a true playground for youngsters aged 4 to 7.
- The "little world," a jungle-themed area where the kids can have fun, is available for them.
Moominworld
#Fun
- According to the proposals, part of Skutberget will be turned into Moominvalley, the home of the Moomin family and their pals.
- The valley is a tranquil, picturesque setting away from the rush of city life.
- The blue Moominhouse may be located in Moominvalley, set between the Lonely Mountains and the sea.
- The Karlstad Municipality believes that Moominvalley's environmentally sensitive mindset would complement Skutberget's natural surroundings.
- The Moominworld theme park's fundamental ideals align perfectly with Karlstad Municipality's mission of being a climate-friendly and child-friendly municipality for all residents.
- The Moomin ideals of nonviolence and safety, kindness and tolerance, environmental awareness, adventure, and a focus on family and educational values influence Moominworld's business operations.
Golf
#Fun
- Golf is a relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of Karlstad's countryside, and there are seven courses within 30 minutes of the city.
- Many hotels in the city provide golf packages whether you want to play in the spring, summer, or autumn.
- Midsummer in Sweden is always spectacular, and you might spend it in the most memorable way imaginable by playing golf in the sun at midnight!
- Kils Golfklubb is a top ten course in Sweden for seasoned golfers, with an ideal position on Lake Fryken. Karlstad Golfklubb includes three nine-hole courses closer to the city.
- Two of these combine to make an 18-hole loop that requires reservations, while the other can be played whenever the mood strikes.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Karlstad: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Stadsträdgrden is the prettiest area for a picnic in spring and summer, despite all of Karlstad's waterside flora.
- This English-style park features a circuit of gravel walks bordered by flowerbeds and over 800 distinct tree and shrub species, all of which are well-kept and labelled.
- In the 1860s, the Stadsträdgrden served as a horticultural school before being purchased by the city in the 1920s.
- In the summer, a charming cafe/kiosk is located in a little wooden pavilion on one of the lawns.
- Rottneros Park, in the same neighbourhood, is a fantastic sculpture park and patchwork of gardens centred on a manor home.
- This is an excellent match for Mrbacka, as the estate inspired Lagerlöf's Gösta Berling's Saga character "Ekeby."
- It was later renovated in the 1950s to meet the novel's Romantic depiction.
- The sculptures date from the early twentieth century and follow the notion that art should interact with its surroundings.
- More than 30 in total, with Carl Eldh, one of the most well-known sculptors, responsible for more than half of them.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Karlstad Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The Court Theatre at Drottningholms Slottsteater, a World Heritage Site, was inaugurated in 1766.
- The theatre is the world's only 18th-century theatre that still uses its original stage machinery.
- We perform opera and family plays, concerts, and guided tours, all with an 18th-century flavour.
- A one-of-a-kind concert including an unknown and fascinating chapter in Swedish music history: domestic music and "feminine repertoire" from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Anna Maria Friman-Henriksen, song, and Ann Wallström, baroque violin, invite us to a beautiful musical salon with flutes from Anna Paradiso, fortepiano, and Dan Laurin.
- Welcome to the "National Festival Meeting - The Sweden Festival," an expression of the festival's role as a cultural carrier and organiser.
- They present high-quality concerts selected in partnership with some of our member festivals, which will serve as the kick-off to the summer festivals.
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