Campus Valla

Colonia I

ByggVesta’s first completed student housing project

Colonia I consists of eight beautifully designed buildings, primarily offering studio apartments, and a smaller number of one-bedroom apartments. All homes feature parquet flooring, white-painted walls, tiled bathrooms, and open-plan kitchen and living areas. Twelve of the studios are part of welcoming shared apartments, where four tenants share a living room and kitchen. Each apartment also comes with a designated bicycle parking space in the courtyard and a storage unit.

The area features six study rooms, each uniquely decorated to reflect a different historical era, as well as a communal space that you can book for activities such as a game night with friends or a movie night using the projector. The lovely courtyard offers free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to relax in the sun or enjoy a barbecue together.

In 2021, the Colonia neighborhood expanded with additional buildings housing 374 more apartments, a lounge, restaurant, a shop, and other facilities. Today, the entire area is a popular student housing community close to campus.

Colonia has been designed with both the environment and your budget in mind. A range of smart solutions allows you to make conscious choices in your everyday life, helping you reduce your use of the planet’s resources while also keeping your living costs down.

The apartments at Colonia I are located at Studievägen 3-9. See also Colonia II.

Owner: ByggVesta Fastigheter AB.

Architect: Winell & Jern

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Status:
In Operation

Completed:
2003

Type:
Student housing

Number of apartments:
365

Kitchen:
Birch veneer cabinets and countertops, white-tiled backsplash, prepared for microwave.

Laundry:
Shared laundry rooms in the building.

Storage:
Each apartment has a storage unit on the attic floor.

Bicycle parking:
Outdoor bicycle parking for all residents.

Broadband/telephony:
Bahnhof – included in rent.

Balcony/patio:
Shared balconies adjacent to study rooms.

Recycling room:
Centrally located in the area.

Parking/garage:
Approx. 90 outdoor parking spaces; plus 30 garage spaces available for rent.

Area

Campus Valla, Linköping

Linköping University’s largest campus, about 3 km from the city center. Home to nine departments, the university library, administration, and student services. Next door are a popular outdoor recreation area and Mjärdevi Science Park.

Location & Surroundings

Colonia sits in an unbeatable location by Campus Valla, two minutes’ walk to lecture halls and about 2.5 km to the city center. Everything campus offers, study rooms, cafés, libraries, and new friends, is just a short stroll away.

At Märkesbacken, Corson begins. It’s the main path through Campus Valla from Building C in the north to Campushallen in the south. It’s the route most students bike along to morning classes. Märkesbacken gets its name from the many colorful emblems students have painted on the asphalt.

Transportation & Transit

Linköping University sits in one of Sweden’s most expansive regions. 150 km south of Stockholm, Linköping and neighboring Norrköping are easy to reach via the main rail line and E4 highway, with two airports nearby.

Students and staff can travel directly between Campus US, Campus Valla, and Campus Norrköping with the Campus Bus. Regular city bus lines also stop just minutes from campus.

Shopping, Dining & Services

There are plenty of student pubs nearby. Beyond the student areas, Linköping’s nightlife strip Ågatan beckons.

Within the Colonia neighborhood you’ll find AutoMat, an unstaffed grocery store, plus a bike repair shop and a gym.

Additional grocery stores, a pizzeria, and more are within walking distance of campus.

Nature & Leisure

You’re close to great running trails, Linköping Golf Club, and the student fitness center Campushallen, making it easy to unwind after studies. In winter, head to the “Isovalen” – a 400-meter artificial ice track next to campus and Valla recreation area.

Other projects in the area

Colonia II

City:

Campus Valla, Linköping