What is Karlstad Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you've been searching for the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, you may want to consider Karlstad. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to appeal to both kids and adults alike. Spend a day checking out attractions like Town Hall, Karlstad Cathedral and Sandgrund Lars Lerin. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Karlstad has various places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. Hotels.com has 13 Karlstad family hotels, the right one is waiting for you!

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Karlstad?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

First Camp Karlstad

3-star holiday park
• • Free parking • Laundry room • Playground • In-room kitchenette • BBQ grills



Hotell Nova

3-star Karlstad hotel with bar
• • Free parking • Free buffet breakfast • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location



Villa Råtorp

Riverfront guesthouse
• • Free parking • Free continental breakfast • Free in-room internet • Private beach • Free stocked minibar



Clarion Collection Hotel Drott

4-star hotel with bar, health club
• • Free buffet breakfast • Restaurant • Laundry room • Central location



Scandic Winn

Waterfront hotel with bar, near Karlstad Cathedral
• • Kid's meals • Free cribs • Free buffet breakfast • Free bicycle rentals • Walkable location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Karlstad?

You’ll discover that Karlstad and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to see while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your trip both educational and memorable:

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Sandgrund Lars Lerin
• • Varmlands Museum

Sights & Landmarks
• • Town Hall
• • Karlstad Cathedral
• • Wermland Opera

Food & Drink
• • First Hotel River C
• • Clarion Collection Hotel Plaza
• • Bomstad Kök och Bar