“You’ll see Karlstad in a new way and we only get positive feedback,” says Maria Dahlbom, CEO and operations manager.
Since 2019, Karlstad’s sightseeing train has been a cherished activity for both tourists and locals. During the spring, we operate on Saturdays from April 8, daily tours start on May 27 and run until September 3. Then we run every weekend throughout September. Boarding and disembarking take place at Stora Torget.
The sightseeing train is suitable for both adults and children, and many return each summer. During the 25–30 minute journey, passengers receive guided information, now also available in English.
“Everyone who takes the tour will learn a lot about the city that they didn’t know before; everyone learns something new, and we have, as usual, updated the information,” says Maria Dahlbom.
With the North Karlstad tour, you pass Karlstad’s beautiful stone bridge between Haga and Norrstrand.
The train also passes by Sandgrund and Värmland Museum.
Why should you take Karlstad’s sightseeing train?
“It’s a delightful experience, you get to see the city in a new way. I love Karlstad and I think the train enriches the city,” says Maria Dahlbom.
Karlstad’s sightseeing train offers two different tours, both equally popular, which this year have been renamed to the North Karlstad Tour and the South Karlstad Tour. The northern tour, for example, passes by the beautiful stone arch bridge, Gubbholmen, the barge canal, Sandgrundsudden with Lars Lerin’s art hall and Värmland Museum, and finally the City Hotel. The southern tour showcases the oldest part of Karlstad, including the fine old buildings along the Klarälven river that remained after the fire of 1865. The train continues past Mariebergsviken, the City Garden, and the Inner Harbor.
“This year, the southern tour will take a longer detour so our passengers will see more of the Inner Harbor than in previous years,” Maria explains.