Mariebergsskogen is a park located in the heart of Karlstad alongside the largest lake of Sweden-Varen. This is a park with different types of facilities, from dining outlets to farms with domestic animals. A visit to this park comes with a multi sensory experience that is apt for the entire family. Whether you are visiting the park with your friends or family, there is something worth exploring.
From interacting with the animals to immersing yourself with the history of the cultural buildings, there is a lot worth trying out. Mariebergsskogen also comes with different types of cafes that serve the local cuisine which is worth trying out. The park is open throughout the year and does not have any entry fee for all age groups. Mariebergsskogen is also designated as a vehicle free zone, thereby creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere to unwind after a long day.
Highlights
• Visit the different historical buildings in the Mariebergsskogen and learn about their origin.
• Unwind in the calm and green premises of the Mariebergsskogen and immerse yourself in the greenery.
• Head to the farm and check out the different types of domestic animals and even get up close and personal with them.
• Try out the different types of food available in the Mariebergsskogen, particularly the local cuisine.
• Explore the premises of the park using the local train and discover its premises and the calm atmosphere.
How To Reach
By Car: The activity location is 5.6 km from the city centre, it will take 8 min via the E 18 route.
By Bus: Take a bus to Karlstad Weinbergspark station which is 650 metres away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a 8-minute walk.
Best Time To Visit
Mariebergsskogen is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. The best season to visit Mariebergsskogen will be the summer season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant.
Other Essential Information
- If you are taking the train experience, do remember that children fee is available for those aged 3 years and below.
- Visitors can check out the animals in the park at any time when it is open, except when the animals are being fed.
- Be very careful when visiting the animals in the park as they can get aggressive sometimes.
- You will need at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the premises of the park, so be prepared accordingly.
- Although you can buy tickets to the train journey on the spot, we recommend buying them well in advance.
Travel in the Conrad Hook Train
During the summer season, tourists can travel in the Conrad Hook train that runs every day. This is an interesting way of taking a guided tour without having to walk much. The train travels along small roads and pathways and also comes with beautiful natural landscapes with forest and water. This experience lasts 20 minutes and will require advance booking. While most of the guided tours are in Swedish, there is only one tour at 2 pm which is conducted in English.
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Visit the Lillskogen Zoo
This is the animal park located in the premises with different types of land animals. You can find animals ranging from cows, ponies, pigs, goats, and sheep. In fact even chickens in this park roam freely around the premises. There is also a small animal house where you can find different types of rabbits and ferrets. The animal park is open on all days, so do check it out. In fact you can check out the different types of animals by getting up close and personal with them too.
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