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Berling Hotel Karlstad

Hotel Class: 2.5 out of 5 stars2.5 Stars

Drottninggatan 1, Karlstad 652 24, Sweden

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Travel Tips for Karlstad

Re-use of graves

by Rojo72

This tip should actually go under "Sweden" as it concerns all of the country but to put this tip alone there would make my country seem worse than Attila the Hun so I put it here instead.

If you have read my things to do tip you might want to head to the western grave yard and please do. Just remember not to expect to find really old graves. Most of those are namely gone. In Sweden you buy the "right of the grave" for a defined period of time, mostly 25 or 50 years. After that your relatives may prolong it by buying a new right for the next 25 or 50 years. If noone claims the grave and pays for it the right of the grave goes back to the authorities and a new person may be put to rest on taht spot.

The sign in the picture is put on an empty grave and it reads "The rights of this grave have been returned to the grave yard authorities, if you have any question call this number".

Drive around country side

by Toshioohsako

There are many beautiful lakes and their environments near Karlstad.

You may drive along on the lake-side roads slowly and take pictures of the flowers, meadows, houses, small gift shops, etc.

Rent a canoe

by Rojo72

Since Karlstad is almost built on water it is an ideal place to rent a canoe. You could opt for going in the Klarälven river or in the Vänern Sea.

One very good place to rent a canoe is Kilenegården on the Hammarö island south of Karlstad. It is right next to the Väner Sea and you will be in open waters in just about 10-15 minutes if you want to. It is also very cheap, 15 SEK per hour or 70 SEK for 24 hours!

The residence of the Landshövding

by Rojo72

Landshövding (County governor), literally Chieftain of the land was an appointment made by the King to one man to be the "prolonged arm" of the King in the counties of Sweden. The title still exists and the Landshövding today is the chairperson of the county administrative board. The role of the Landshövding is also to promote the well-being of the county in General.

The Governor of Värmland is Eva Eriksson and she resides in this mansion on Järnvägsgatan just opposite to the monument of King Karl IX.

If you go to see it, please note the golden crown just above the entrance, which was put there by His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip a few years ago.

Gubbholmen

by Rojo72

Gubbholmen in the eastern branch of the river is an island that was formed a few metres downstream when the Eastern bridge (The Stone bridge) was built. It is thus only a couple of hundred years old but it plays a big role in the casual time of Karlstad people. There is a walking track around the island and people use the shores as beaches to bath and tan. There is also a large space on the middle of the island for playing games, such as football or brännball (our version of baseball).

If you feel like it you might want to bring a disposable barbeque and have a barbeque while the sun sets. The bridge forms a splendid background for such an activity!

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