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Kristinehamn guide
Kristinehamn is a city and administrative center of Kristinehamn Municipality in Värmland on the shores of Lake Vänern in Sweden.The town has 17,839 inhabitants (2010).
Nearby cities and Karlstad and Orebro, Kristinehamn located halfway between Oslo, Stockholm and Gothenburg with around 250 km to each of them.E 18 ( Stockholm – Oslo ) and Highway 26 runs through the city is a major hub for both road and rail transport as well as providing a haven.The main employer is the Rolls-Royce that makes propellers and engines.
On the banks of Lake Vänern is a 15 meter high statue created by Pablo Picasso. Picasso never visited Kristinehamn, but at 15 meters it is the highest Picasso statue in the world. Kristinehamn Art Museum In 2003 Picassoutstsilling who won international acclaim. In Järsberg about 1 km outside the town is a rune stone from 500 BCKr.
In summer it is popular to go on a small boat excursion to the islands of Lake Vänern. There are several boats, and the opportunity for island hopping.
Kristinehamn church was designed by Professor Carl Georg Brunius and opened in 1858. The church also has a museum called “sanctuary gallery” which is worth a visit because of its unique architecture.
The nearest major airport is Karlstad Airport.It is located 58 km west from the city center.