Samskipnaden | Single room - shared bathroom

Location

Åsgårdvegen Student Housing is in scenic surroundings on the south of the island of Tromsøya. It’s 5 km from the university and 2 km from downtown Tromsø. Single rooms and family flats are spread over a seven-storey apartment block and four wooden buildings. All residents have access to the communal laundry in the basement of the apartment block. Residents from Åsgårdvegen 13-23 has to use the basement entrace.

Neighbourhood

Åsgårdvegen Student Housing is a perfect base for outdoor recreation. It’s situated beside large areas of forest, which are popular for excursions year-round. There is easy access to hiking terrain and illuminated cross-country ski trails, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round. The lake Prestvannet and surrounding park area are great for walks/jogging year-round. Part of the network of illuminated cross-country ski trails lead to the lake, while the road around the lake is excellent for jogging. It’s less than 1 km to the closest supermarket and gym at Elverhøy. The gym connected to the Elverhøy Student Housing, which features basic strength and conditioning equipment, is open to members of the Kraft student sports centre. The garbage disposal is located next to the block. For bigger items, please contact the Student Housing department to borrow a Remiks card. The closest student kindergarten is Prestvannet Student Kindergarten.

Walk or cycle to campus

There are excellent conditions to bike, walk or ski from Åsgårdvegen Student Housing to the university. A network of illuminated cross-country ski trails stretching the length of the island connects the student housing with the campus.

Public transportation

There are good bus connections to downtown Tromsø and to the bus terminal in Giæverbukta, which is a hub for many buses. From here, you can catch a bus to virtually anywhere. There is a bus stop a few minutes’ walk from the student housing.

Parking

Tromso kommune has a fee of 100 NOK per month for parking. To make an agreement about parking please read more at samskipnaden.no/Frequently Asked Questions/Parking. Guest must pay with the parking app Easy Park. Read more on signs at the parking areas.