Karlstad

Karlstad is the largest city of in . It was founded by King Karl IX in 1584, and is located where Klarälven river flows into Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Europe outside Russia.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Karlstad Central Station and Karlstad Cathedral.

Railway station
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is located in , , along the Värmland Line. The station is located around 300 metres from traditional midpoint of the city.

Church
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is a cathedral in , . The church is located in the middle of Karlstad on Lagberget on Tingvalla island. It belongs to Parish of the Diocese of Karlstad of the .

Stadium
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Tingvalla Idrottsplats is a stadium in , and is the home ground of the football team Carlstad United and the American football team Carlstad Crusaders.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Norrstrand and Älvåker och Råtorp.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km north of Karlstad.

Karlstad

Latitude
59.3765° or 59° 22′ 36″ north
Longitude
13.5063° or 13° 30′ 23″ east
Elevation
53 metres (174 feet)
Open location code
9FFM9GG4+JG
Geo­Names ID
8127208
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Karlstad” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Stadsträdgården, Karlstad and Karlstad C.

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