Karlstad Travel Guide

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Karlstad is in Värmland in Sweden. It is a University city located in the rural centre of the country that also serves as the regional capital of Värmland county. It was founded by King Karl IX in 1584, and is sited on an island of the Klarälven river, and beside Europe's largest freshwater lake, Lake Vänern. If it isn't raining, it is a cute little town. However, there is very little to do there.

Karlstad is also known for the expression Sola i Karlstad (Swedish and translates The Sun in Karlstad). Originally referring to a beautiful girl working in one of the restaurants in the city but today also referring to the weather. As Karlstad is near lake Vänern light clouds often dissolves over the very huge lake.

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