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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.
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 (9) · Nature (8) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (4) · History (3) · With kids (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 CathedralBuilding in Sweden1.6 km
- Värmland County museumRegional history and cultural heritage museum in Karlstad, Sweden2.0 km
- Alsters herrgårdHistoric building6.8 km
- Bålbergets naturreservatProtected area18 km
- Bergviks Uddes naturreservatProtected area4.9 km
- BrigadmuseumWorking life museum in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden2.4 km
- Dye DomarringArchaeological site4.7 km
- Dyvelstens flottningsmuseumWorking life museum in Forshaga, Sweden17 km
- Edsholms CastleCastle in Sweden23 km
- Forshaga ChurchChurch building in Forshaga Municipality, Sweden18 km
- Frykeruds kyrkaChurch building in Kil Municipality, Sweden29 km
- KärrholmenNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden12 km
- Nedre Ulleruds kyrkaChurch building in Forshaga Municipality, Sweden26 km
- Niklasdals lövskogNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden15 km
- Ölmans lövskogsraviners naturreservatProtected area28 km
- SandgrundLars Lerin-museum in Karlstad, Sweden2.0 km
- SörmonNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden8.5 km
- TimmeröarnaNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden17 km
- TingvallakyrkanChurch building in Karlstad Municipality, Sweden1.7 km
- VärmlandsskärgårdenNature reserve in Värmland, Sweden16 km
- Djurparken LillskogenWith kids · Wildlife1.1 km
- Good Guys BrewBrewery1.2 km
- Högemon KolarkojaHiking11 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.
- JanBest time6:31
- FebBest time8:52
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:40
- JunBest time18:13
- JulBest time17:34
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:13
- DecBest time5:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kristinehamn7 places36 km
- Älvsbacka9 places40 km
- Åmål15 places57 km
- Karlskoga10 places57 km
- Arvika9 places62 km
- Hällefors9 places74 km
And all of Sweden, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Karlstad?
The best known: Karlstad Cathedral, Värmland County museum, Alsters herrgård, Bålbergets naturreservat, 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 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.
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