Karlstad

Karlstad is a municipality in west central Sweden, in the county of Värmland. The municipality covers an area of 1167.1 km². Of the total population of 80323, 39147 are male, and 41176 are female. The population density of the community is 69 inhabitants per km².

Karlstad lies on the northern edge of the (lake) Vänern. It was founded by Karl IX of Sweden[?]. The city has a minor international airport.

Sights include:

• The manor house where Gustaf Fröding[?] was born
• The cathedral, built in 1730
• An indoor ice rink
• Botanical gardens
• A large market place where the negotiations for the dissolution of union between Sweden and Norway were held in 1905
• A rune stone: One of four known in Värmland.
• A history museum
• A nature museum.

External links

• Karlstad (http://www.karlstad.se/) - Official site