Karlstads domkyrka
The 18th-century cathedral, with its white tower, stands in the heart of the city.
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Karlstad: airports, things to do and where to stay
Karlstad is the capital of Värmland, on the northern shore of Lake Vänern, where the Klarälven river meets the lake. It is a university city with a reputation as one of Sweden's sunniest.
Karlstad airports
From the airport to central Karlstad
Karlstad Airport airport is about 12 km from central Karlstad.
Värmlandstrafik
Värmlandstrafik runs an on-demand airport bus between Karlstad and the airport, timed to the flights. It must be booked in advance, for example through its app or by phone.
Taxi
Several taxi companies offer pre-booked rides between the airport and Karlstad.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Karlstad?
Karlstad is served by Karlstad Airport (KSD).
How far is the airport from central Karlstad?
Karlstad Airport airport is about 12 km from central Karlstad.
How do I get from the airport to central Karlstad?
From Karlstad Airport airport you can take Värmlandstrafik (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Karlstad?
Highlights of Karlstad include Karlstads domkyrka, Pråmkanalen, Mariebergsskogen, and Östra bron.
Photo credits
- Karlstads domkyrka: Håkan Svensson (Xauxa), CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Pråmkanalen: Jan Ainali, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mariebergsskogen: No machine-readable author provided. Janee assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Östra bron: LG Nyqvist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons