Karlstad
Karlstad is the largest city of Värmland in Sweden. 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Karlstad Cathedral and Karlstad Central Station.
Karlstad Cathedral
Church
Karlstad Cathedral is a cathedral in Karlstad, Sweden. The church is located in the middle of Karlstad on Lagberget on Tingvalla island. It belongs to Karlstad Cathedral Parish of the Diocese of Karlstad of the Church of Sweden.
Karlstad Central Station
Railway station
Photo: I99pema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Karlstad Central Station is located in Karlstad, Sweden, along the Värmland Line. The station is located around 300 metres from traditional midpoint of the city.
Tingvalla IP
Stadium
Photo: Ainali, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tingvalla Idrottsplats is a stadium in Karlstad, Sweden 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.
Älvåker och Råtorp
Suburb
Photo: Janee, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Älvåker och Råtorp is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km north of Karlstad.
Karlstad
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Karlstad socken”
- Location: Karlstads domkyrkoförs., Karlstad Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
59.3765° or 59° 22′ 36″ northLongitude
13.5063° or 13° 30′ 23″ eastElevation
53 metres (174 feet)Open location code
9FFM9GG4+JGGeoNames ID
8127208
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Notable Places Nearby
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