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: Karlstad Central Station and Karlstad Cathedral.

Railway station
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is located in , , along the Värmland Line.

Church
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is a cathedral in , .

Stadium
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Tingvalla Idrottsplats is a stadium in …

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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In Other Languages

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

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Herrhagen and Bergholmen.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Stadsträdgården, Karlstad and Karlstad C.

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