Kastanjebacken
Kastanjebacken is located near the popular Delsjön lake and the Skatås outdoor recreation area. It offers 46 student apartments with one room and a kitchenette, in a building designed by the world renowned architect Ralph Erskine. A tram stop is just a few minutes’ walk away, providing access to central Gothenburg in about 15 minutes. Grocery stores, local restaurants, and basic services are available in the neighbourhood.
Quick facts about Kastanjebacken
Accommodation fee: 7,600 SEK per month
Landlord: University of Gothenburg
Property owner: SGS
Address: Härlandavägen 27
Nearest bus/tram stop: Munkebäckstorget
About the neighborhood: Kålltorp on Wikipedia
Apartments/rooms:
- Kastanjebacken – 46 rooms in a two-storey building built in 1954, partly renovated in 2014. The university rents 14 apartments for international students.
- Room with private bathroom with shower, 27–28 m².
- Shared kitchen on each floor.
- Shared accommodation available – Kastanjebacken rooms are furnished for two people and suitable for one tenant who may choose to live alone or share with a lodger. The university does not assign roommates.
- You need to bring your own bedding, sheets and towels.
- Kitchenware is not included, but items may have been left by previous tenants.
Additional services
- Bike storage
- Elevator
- Internet
Fault report
If you need to report a fault in your room or apartment after moving in, please send an email to studenthousing@gu.se.
Example room and common room with kitchen
Our housing areas
Central Gothenburg
Helmutsrogatan
Olofshöjd
Språkskrapan
Tillgången
Utlandagatan 24 C
Eastern Gothenburg
> Kastanjebacken
Kviberg
Studiegången, Rosendal
Western Gothenburg
Birger Jarl
Fridhemsgatan
Sven Brolids väg
Overview map of student housing areas
How to apply
Application information can be found on the Student Housing overview page.
Housing Services
studenthousing@gu.se
Practical information
Inventory
- Desk: 2
- Office chair: 2
- Bedside lamp: 2
- Chest of drawers: 2
- Bed including mattress and mattress pad: 2
- Bookshelf: 1
- Fire detector: 1
What to bring
You need to bring your own bedding, sheets and towels.
Kitchenware is not included, but items may have been left by previous tenants.
Sharing a room
At Kastanjebacken, each room is furnished with two single beds and fully equipped for two people (including two desks, chairs, wardrobes, etc.).
As a tenant, you may choose to live alone or share the room with someone you already know. However, only one person signs the housing contract and is responsible for paying the full rent.
Please note that the university does not assign roommates. If you wish to share, you must arrange this privately with a friend. That person will be considered your lodger and should not apply for housing separately.
Shared kitchen
Tenants have access to a shared kitchen. Those sharing the kitchen are jointly responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed indoors.
Internet
A mandatory internet connection is provided via Telia.
Post and parcels
Letters and parcels that do not fit in the mailbox are typically delivered to a nearby service point, depending on the carrier (e.g. PostNord, DHL, Bring, or UPS). For details, please check the carrier’s website or app.
If you are sending a letter or parcel, visit the relevant provider’s website for information and nearest drop-off locations. For PostNord services, you can search for your closest service point here.
If you receive a letter that is not addressed to you, cross out the recipient’s name and address, write “Retur” on the envelope, and place it in a yellow PostNord mailbox.
Vacuum cleaners
There is a built-in vacuum cleaner in the building. The hose is located in a cupboard in the corridor. The machine starts when the hose is connected to one of the wall sockets. Always return the hose after use.
Windows
When opening windows, please note that there is a safety catch that can be loosened. Do not use force. If you experience any issues, please contact studenthousing@gu.se.
Household waste and recycling
A waste room with recycling facilities is located in the basement.
Laundry rooms
There are six laundry rooms in the building. Tenants are assigned one and book laundry time using a lock on the schedule board outside the laundry room.
Common spaces and rooms
There are no shared common rooms in the building.
Storage rooms
Storage rooms are not included.
Bicycles
A bicycle room is available in the basement.
Electricity and water
Electricity and water are included in the rent.
The electricity panel is equipped with a residual-current device (marked JFB, for Jordfelsbrytare). If the power goes out, check the fuses in the electric panel and switch them back on. First, check for any faulty appliances that might have caused the outage and unplug them.
Light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and starters are considered consumables and must be replaced by tenants. If a lamp doesn’t work after replacing the bulb, submit a fault report.
Tenants are responsible for cleaning the drains in both kitchen and bathroom. Instructional videos can be found here (turn on English subtitles):
If water doesn’t drain properly after cleaning, submit a fault report by emailing studenthousing@gu.se.
Fire detectors
The fire detectors in the apartments are powered by a long-life battery. When the battery is low, the detector will emit a recurring beep every few minutes. If this happens, submit a fault report by emailing studenthousing@gu.se.
Check the fire detector regularly to ensure it is functioning properly.