Rentals Uppsala

Kronhuset

Varied, Playful, and Innovative – Surrounded by Greenery

In this block in Östra Sala Backe, ByggVesta has built two buildings: the white building and the yellow Kronhuset. Together they form a lively, urban frontage along the street. The block includes 132 apartments and three commercial units housing restaurants and a grocery store.

Soft greenery along the street creates a gentle transition from the public realm to the private apartments in Kronhuset. The south-facing courtyard features large patios, abundant planting, a sun deck, and a clear focus on play and social life. Next to the courtyard are a new municipal playground and a row of townhouses.

Apartments have a social zone – open kitchens and living rooms facing the vibrant street – and a more private zone with bedrooms toward the tranquil, green courtyard. In the white building, all apartments have a balcony or ground-floor patio. The yellow Kronhuset has no balconies, but offers charming gallery access (loftgång) facing the sunny courtyard.

Owner: ByggVesta Fastigheter AB.

Architect: Utopia

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Status:
In Operation

Completed:
2021

Type:
Rental apartments

Number of apartments:
132

Kitchen:
edum kitchens; dishwashers prepared in 2-room units and larger

Laundry:
Washer & dryer, or combined unit, in every apartment

Storage:
Available for all apartments

Bicycle parking:
Bike storerooms available

Broadband/telephony:
Tele2

Balcony/patio:
Balconies or patios in the white building; gallery access in the yellow building

Recycling room:
Fyrislundsgatan 39M + 39A.

Parking/garage:
Underground garage with an EV car-sharing pool; some spaces with chargers; parking administered by Parkando

Certification:
Miljöbyggnad - Silver

The Architect on the Courtyard

The courtyard environment includes multiple meeting spots, lush planting, and open lawn areas. A central path links gathering places with timber decks and small pergolas. A larger bower with a long table and grill sits in the middle, alongside an enclosed play area. Multi-layered vegetation with year-round variety shelters private patios. Along the edges is a string of rain gardens connected by rills and framed by a mix of shrubs and trees.

Take a look around the block

To see what a furnished ByggVesta apartment can look like, visit Our Apartments & Housing Concepts.

Area

Östra Sala Backe, Uppsala

A fast-growing area just a short bike ride from central Uppsala, linking Årsta and Sala Backe. With new housing, schools, and beautifully landscaped green areas, it’s becoming a central piece of a more connected Uppsala – balancing urban buzz and nature.

Transportation & Public Transport

Buses to Östra Sala Backe are frequent – every ten minutes much of the day. The area is designed with a focus on walking and cycling routes, making it safe and convenient to get around on foot or by bike.

Schools & Preschools

There are several preschools and elementary schools in Sala Backe and Årsta – including Årstaskolan, a larger school with a new sports hall. See Uppsala Municipality’s website for details.

Shopping, Dining & Services

A key meeting place is nearby Årsta Centrum, slated for further development with additional retail, services, workplaces, culture, and housing. A new square is also proposed by Fyrislundsgatan. You’re also close to Gränbystaden with its wide range of shops, restaurants, culture, and entertainment.

Nature & Leisure

Nearby Årstaparken is one of Uppsala’s largest parks, offering something for all ages – running, outdoor gyms, play, picnics, and broad open lawns. There’s water play, climbing structures, trampolines, various swings and carousels, and a 4-meter-wide slide. A gravel BMX track sits alongside. You’ll also find running loops and outdoor gyms. Gränby Sports Fields, with many sports and leisure options, are also close to Östra Sala Backe.