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.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 50 metres (170 feet)
- …is also known as “Karlstad socken”
Places of Interest
Discover Karlstad Central Station and Karlstad Cathedral.
Karlstad Central Station
Karlstad Central Station is located in Karlstad, Sweden, along the Värmland Line.
Karlstad Cathedral
Karlstad Cathedral is a cathedral in Karlstad, Sweden.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Norrstrand and Älvåker och Råtorp.
Älvåker och Råtorp
Älvåker och Råtorp is a suburb.
3½ km north of Karlstad
Karlstad
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Latitude
59.3765° or 59° 22′ 36″ north
Longitude
13.5063° or 13° 30′ 23″ east
Open location code
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Karlstad” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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