Practical information in Kristinehamn
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Services and practical information
Public toilets
Public toilets are available at the following locations. Availability, opening hours and possible fees may vary.
In the town centre
- Merkuriushuset at Södra Torget, past Café Paus
- At the Spelmansgatan/Kungsgatan car park
- The station building at Kristinehamn Resecentrum/ Travel Centre
- Vintergatan shopping centre on Kungsgatan
- Stadsparken, near the playground during the summer season
In and around the archipelago
- Skymningen bathing area, open seasonally
- Kapurja, open seasonally
- The Picasso sculpture, open all year
- Toilets, dry toilets or temporary toilets are available at several of Kristinehamn’s municipal bathing areas. Availability varies depending on the location and season.
Systembolaget
- The Systembolaget alcohol shop is centrally located at Kungsgatan 43.
ATMs
- Vintergatan shopping centre, Nya Kyrkogatan 19
- Stora Coop, Albinvägen 2
- ICA Maxi, Närkevägen 28
Pharmacies
The following pharmacies are available in Kristinehamn. Visit each pharmacy’s website for current opening hours and services.
- Apotek Hjärtat ICA Maxi Kristinehamn
Närkevägen 28
Phone: +46 771 405 405
See information about Apotek Hjärtat ICA Maxi Kristinehamn.
- Apoteket Bojorten
Kungsgatan 52
Phone: +46 771 450 450
See information about Apoteket Bojorten.
- Kronans Apotek Kristinehamn
Albinvägen 2
Phone: +46 771 612 612
See information about Kronans Apotek Kristinehamn.
- Apoteket Björnen
Sandbäcksgränd 2
Phone: +46 771 450 450
See information about Apoteket Björnen.
Mailboxes
Mailboxes are available at the following locations in and around the centre of Kristinehamn.
In and near the town centre
- Kungsgatan 31
- Kungsgatan 47
- Kungsgatan 28
- Västerlånggatan 4
- Albinvägen 2
- Tuvetgatan 1
- Stationsgatan 2, at Kristinehamn Travel Centre
Just outside the town centre
- Lilla Sannagatan 2
- Gustavsbergsgatan 15
Locations and collection times may change. Current information is available in PostNord’s search tool for mailboxes and service points.
Library
- Kristinehamn Library is located at Tullportsgatan 13.
Phone: +46 550 880 80
The library offers books, computers, Wi-Fi and services for printing, copying and scanning documents.
See current opening hours and more information about Kristinehamn Library.
Municipality and government services
Kristinehamn Municipality
- The municipal reception and Navigator Centre are located at Kungsgatan 29B.
Phone: +46 550 880 00
Visit Kristinehamn Municipality’s website.
See current opening hours for visits and phone calls at the reception and Navigator Centre.
Kristinehamn service centre
- At the government service centre, you can get help using e-services, filling in forms and applications, and getting information about ongoing cases.
The service centre can help you with matters concerning the Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service), Försäkringskassan (the Swedish Social Insurance Agency), Pensionsmyndigheten (the Swedish Pensions Agency) and Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency). - Kungsgatan 29 B
See current opening hours and more information about Kristinehamn service centre.
Dry cleaning, key cutting and shoe repairs
- Kristinehamns tyger & sytillbehör
Kungsgatan 35
Phone: +46 76 315 35 44
The shop sells fabrics and sewing supplies and also offers dry cleaning, key cutting and shoe repairs.
Travel to and around Kristinehamn
Bus and train
- Värmlandstrafik
Värmlandstrafik operates regional bus and train services, as well as local buses in Kristinehamn.
Travel information and customer service: +46 771 32 32 00
Plan your journey with Värmlandstrafik.
Kristinehamn Tourist Office is an official ticket agent for Värmlandstrafik.
Other transport operators
Kristinehamn is also served by several other bus and train operators. Visit their websites for current departures, tickets and travel information:
Taxi
- Taxi Kristinehamn
Phone: +46 550 150 45
Visit Taxi Kristinehamn’s website.
Parking
- Kristinehamn has both free and paid parking. Check the signs at each car park for information about fees and maximum parking times.
- There is a long-term car park at Kristinehamn Travel Centre, past the taxi rank. Vehicles may be parked here for up to seven days. If you need to park for longer, contact Kristinehamn Tourist Office in advance.
Read more about parking and electric car charging on Kristinehamn Municipality’s website.
Fuel stations
- Qstar, Fastingsgatan 41
- St1, Karlstadsvägen 51
- Ingo, Stationsgatan 6, Stationsgatan 13 and Stolpen 1 in Ölme
- OKQ8, Västerlånggatan 4
- Tanka, Västgötagatan 45
Electric car charging
Larger charging stations with several chargers are available at locations including:
- Burger House, Stolpen 1
- ICA Maxi, Söråsgatan 1
- McDonald’s, Bartilsbrovägen 5
- Stora Coop, Albinvägen 2
ChargeFinder provides current information about charging stations, available chargers and charger types.
Kristinehamn Municipality also provides information about municipal car parks and charging points.
Car rental
- Avis Car Rental
Tuvetgatan 2
Phone: +46 586 400 83
www.avis.se
- MABI Car Rental
Första Industrigatan 9
Phone: +46 550 40 20 79
www.mabi.se
- Carab
Stationsgatan 6
Phone: +46 550 159 80
www.carab.se
- OKQ8 Kristinehamn
Västerlånggatan 4
Phone: +46 550 41 16 25
OKQ8 offers trailer rental only.
www.okq8.se
- Europcar Kristinehamn
Kungsgatan 27
Phone: +46 550 50 00 55
www.europcar.se
Rent and borrow equipment
Bike rental
- First Camp Herrgårdsliv
Presterudsallén 2
Phone: +46 550 102 80 - Stadshotellet i Kristinehamn
Kungsgatan 27
Phone: +46 550 122 00
Contact the rental provider for current information about availability and booking.
Sports and outdoor equipment
- Fritidsbanken Kristinehamn
Brandkårsvägen 11, Parkmagasinet in Kristinehamn’s Stadsparken
Phone: +46 550 868 22
At Fritidsbanken, you can borrow sports and outdoor equipment such as ice skates, skis, life jackets, helmets and balls.
For motorhomes, caravans and boats
Short-term parking near the town centre
For a short stop near the centre of Kristinehamn, parking is available at locations including:
- Östra Lötgatan near Lev Vackert, about 250 metres from Södra Torget
- Norra Hamngatan, about 250 metres from Södra Torget
- Södertull at Södra Staketgatan 40, about 200 metres from Kungsgatan
- Hamnvägen, opposite Lidl, about 700 metres from Södra Torget via the walking and cycle path through Stadsparken
Several of these car parks have space for larger vehicles. Always check the signs at the location for information about permitted vehicles, maximum parking times and possible fees.
For overnight stays, there are designated motorhome stopover sites and campsites in Kristinehamn.
Chemical toilet waste disposal
- First Camp Herrgårdsliv
Presterudsallén 2
Phone: +46 550 102 80
Chemical toilet waste disposal is available. A fee applies if you are not staying at the campsite. - Kristinehamn Guest Harbour
Hamngatan 9
Phone: +46 73 040 64 75
Chemical toilet cassettes and grey water tanks can be emptied from leisure boats, caravans and houseboats.
A fee applies if you are not staying at the guest harbour.
Sewage tank emptying
Sewage tank emptying is available at:
- Elvina Marin, Båtbryggarevägen 3
- Kapurja, Vålösundsvägen 78A
- Kristinehamn Guest Harbour, Hamngatan 9
Sales and workshops
- Erikssons Husvagnar
Bodalsvägen 2
Phone: +46 550 74 07 70
Sales of caravans, motorhomes and accessories
www.erikssonshusvagnar.se
- JG’s Husvagnar
Bodalsvägen 8
Phone: +46 550 131 13
Sales of caravans, motorhomes and accessories
www.jgshusvagnar.se
- Grahn’s Husvagnsservice
Bodalsvägen 4
Phone: +46 550 146 20
Caravan servicing and paintwork
www.grahnshusvagnsservice.se
- Kristinehamn Fritidsservice
Gesällgatan 6
Phone: +46 550 104 50
Motorhome and caravan workshop
www.kristinehamnsfritidsservice.se
- Husbilslandet
Bäckhems Gård
Phone: +46 550 293 85
Sales of motorhomes, caravans and accessories, as well as workshop services
www.husbilslandet.com
- MECA Fändriks Fordonsteknik
Hantverkargatan 6
Phone: +46 550 69 29 50
Car repair shop
www.fandriksfordonsteknik.se
Safety and health
In an emergency
Call 112 if there is an immediate danger to life, property or the environment.
For healthcare advice, call 1177. If you have a foreign phone number, call +46 771 11 77 00 instead. You can also visit 1177.se.
Police
- Kristinehamn Police Station is located at Kungsgatan 30.
For non-emergency matters: +46 77 114 14 00
From a Swedish phone, you can also call 114 14.
If a crime is in progress or there is another emergency, call 112.
Health centres
- Capio Vårdcentral Vintergatan Kristinehamn
Kungsgatan 31
Phone: +46 550 77 50 00
- Vårdcentralen Kristinehamn
Solrosbacken 1
Phone: +46 10 838 63 03
For healthcare advice when the health centres are closed, call +46 771 11 77 00 or 1177 from a Swedish phone. For urgent and life-threatening emergencies, call 112.
Dentists
- Brotandläkarna
Södra Torget 1
Phone: +46 550 144 56
- Smile Tandvård
Kungsgatan 31
Phone: +46 550 144 84
- Folktandvården Kristinehamn
Sandbäcksgränd 2
Phone: +46 10 838 66 40
- Tandcentrum Kristinehamn
Kungsgatan 46
Phone: +46 550 57 57 50
For urgent dental problems, contact your regular dentist first. When the clinic is closed, call +46 771 11 77 00 or 1177 from a Swedish phone.
Veterinary and small animal clinics
- Distriktsveterinärerna Kristinehamn
Stampbrogatan 8
Phone: +46 10 122 87 20
www.distriktsveterinarerna.se
- Solstaden Kristinehamn Smådjursklinik
Metallvägen 5
Phone: +46 550 22 14 70
www.solstadenkristinehamnssmadjursklinik.se
- Evidensia Kristinehamns Smådjursklinik
Garagevägen 1
Phone: +46 550 145 40
www.evidensia.se
- Veterinärhälsan
Mariestadsvägen 1, Nybble
Phone: +46 550 505 890
www.veterinarhalsan.se
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