
Karlstad is the capital city of Värmland County, located in the southern part of the country. Its geographical location is both beautiful and convenient. The area of sun and water, Karlstad offers multiple opportunities for quality rest. Moreover, it lies precisely between Oslo and Stockholm, thus, is equally accessible from both - Norway and Sweden. The city boasts a strong industrial tradition, mainly in the fields of paper and pulp, steel, engineering, etc. Nowadays, the local economic structure also includes representatives of telecommunication, ICT, tourism, hospitality, media, and other sectors. The presence of renowned companies such as Ericsson, Tieto, and others claim that Karlstad is a famous business centre.