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.