# Things to see in Karlstad (Sweden): 23 places and when to go

> Karlstad is a town in Sweden with around 74,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (9), Nature (8), Temples (5). The best known are Karlstad Cathedral, Värmland County museum and Alsters herrgård. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karlstad/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 59.3671, 13.4999
- **Population:** About 74,000
- **Places:** 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (8) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (3) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/familia/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** GOT Göteborg, 203 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Karlstad

The places in and around Karlstad, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Karlstad Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karlstads-domkyrka/): Building in Sweden · 1.6 km
- [Värmland County museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varmlands-museum/): Regional history and cultural heritage museum in Karlstad, Sweden · 2.0 km
- [Alsters herrgård](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/alsters-herrgard/): Historic building · 6.8 km
- [Bålbergets naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/balbergets-naturreservat/): Protected area · 18 km
- [Bergviks Uddes naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bergviks-uddes-naturreservat/): Protected area · 4.9 km
- [Brigadmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brigadmuseum/): Working life museum in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden · 2.4 km
- [Dye Domarring](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dye-domarring/): Archaeological site · 4.7 km
- [Dyvelstens flottningsmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dyvelstens-flottningsmuseum/): Working life museum in Forshaga, Sweden · 17 km
- [Edsholms Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/edsholms-borg/): Castle in Sweden · 23 km
- [Forshaga Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/forshaga-kyrka/): Church building in Forshaga Municipality, Sweden · 18 km
- [Frykeruds kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/frykeruds-kyrka/): Church building in Kil Municipality, Sweden · 29 km
- [Kärrholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karrholmens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Nedre Ulleruds kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/nedre-ulleruds-kyrka/): Church building in Forshaga Municipality, Sweden · 26 km
- [Niklasdals lövskog](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/niklasdals-lovskog/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 15 km
- [Ölmans lövskogsraviners naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/olmans-lovskogsraviners-naturreservat/): Protected area · 28 km
- [Sandgrund](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sandgrund-lars-lerin/): Lars Lerin-museum in Karlstad, Sweden · 2.0 km
- [Sörmon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sormons-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 8.5 km
- [Timmeröarna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/timmeroarnas-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 17 km
- [Tingvallakyrkan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tingvallakyrkan/): Church building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden · 1.7 km
- [Värmlandsskärgården](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varmlandsskargardens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Värmland, Sweden · 16 km
- [Djurparken Lillskogen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/djurparken-lillskogen/): With kids · Wildlife · 1.1 km
- [Good Guys Brew](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/good-guys-brew/): Brewery · 1.2 km
- [Högemon Kolarkoja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hogemon-kolarkoja/): Hiking · 11 km

## When to go to Karlstad

The best time to visit Karlstad is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 31 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 52 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 22 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 40 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 30 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 13 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 46 |

In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. In May, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Karlstad

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 203 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.3671%2C13.4999)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.3671%2C13.4999)

## Other towns nearby

- [Kristinehamn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kristinehamn/): 7 places · 36 km
- [Älvsbacka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/alvsbacka/): 9 places · 40 km
- [Åmål](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/amal/): 15 places · 57 km
- [Karlskoga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karlskoga/): 10 places · 57 km
- [Arvika](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arvika/): 9 places · 62 km
- [Hällefors](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hallefors/): 9 places · 74 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Karlstad?

The best known: [Karlstad Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/karlstads-domkyrka/), [Värmland County museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/varmlands-museum/), [Alsters herrgård](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/alsters-herrgard/), [Bålbergets naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/balbergets-naturreservat/), [Bergviks Uddes naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bergviks-uddes-naturreservat/). In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Karlstad?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46.

### How do you get to Karlstad?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 203 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.3671%2C13.4999) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Karlstad as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).