Campus
Karlstad University
Campus information
Karlstad University has a unified campus located on the outskirts of the city, about 6 kilometers northeast of Karlstad city center. The university campus includes an award-winning university library and Building 21 (Lake Vänern), which has been awarded several awards.

Vänern House, Karlstad University
The area and buildings
The campus area has expanded significantly in recent years, which makes the campus at Karlstad University both vibrant and attractive. Today, many students live in direct proximity to campus. In the area there are also several popular sports facilities such as a sports hall, outdoor gym, gym, and illuminated tracks. The University bus stop is served by several of Karlstad's basic bus routes with several departures per hour during the day.
In the forest east of campus, there is a nice walking trail of about 1.5 km through the forest with a focus on recovery and recreation.
The main distinguishing feature of the campus is its short distances. All buildings are located within a 250-metre radius of the main entrance of the library building and it is possible to move between almost all buildings without having to go outdoors.
Campus amenities
- Public transportation
- Visitors parking
- Outdoor Study Areas
- Bicycle parking
- Outdoor gym
- Charging stations
- Library
- Art
How to get here
Here's how to get to Karlstad University
Campus Guide
Get in touch with us
Contact us or visit us at our local office in Karlstad
Karlstad
Local office
Visiting address:
Sommargatan 110
656 37 Karlstad
Postal address:
Universitetsgatan 2
651 88 Karlstad
Telephone exchange:
010-557 24 24
Email:
info@akademiskahus.se