{ "schema_version": "1.0", "canonical": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/kista/", "path": "en/offices/kista", "title": "Kista", "h1": "Office space in Kista", "meta_title": "Office space in Kista – employers, transport and plans – Locality", "meta_description": "Kista as an office location: Ericsson and other IT and telecom companies, metro, commuter train and the new light rail, and how Kista is changing, with sources.", "page_type": "area", "language": "en-GB", "translation_of": "https://www.locality.se/kontor/kista/", "jurisdiction": "SE", "short_answer": "Kista suits companies that need large spaces or a lot of office space for their money, especially in tech. The City of Stockholm describes Kista as a centre for IT and telecoms, and Ericsson, among others, has its global headquarters here. The metro from T-Centralen takes 17 minutes, and according to the preliminary timetable the light rail (Tvärbanan) will reach Kista in 2029.", "document_summary": "Kista as an office location: which offices there are (Locality's assessment), the companies and major employers, metro, commuter train and light rail, how Kista is becoming a mixed-use district, the universities moving out and how Locality helps. All information has a source; the assessment is Locality's own.", "lead": "Do you need large spaces or a lot of office space for your money? We identify offices in Kista that suit you, both advertised premises and upcoming vacancies.", "highlights": [], "who_it_is_for": null, "cost_note": null, "area": [ "Kista" ], "responsible": { "name": "Locality Stockholm AB", "email": "info@locality.se", "phone": "08-533 30 100", "url": "https://www.locality.se/kontakt/" }, "published": "2026-10-31", "last_updated": "2026-10-31", "next_review": "2027-04-30", "sources": [ { "title": "Näringsliv i Järva, uppdaterad 2024-10-11 (Business in Järva, updated 11 October 2024)", "publisher": "Stockholms stad (the City of Stockholm)", "url": "https://foretagsservice.stockholm/vad-hander-i-ditt-naromrade/naringslivsanalys-av-jarva/naringsliv/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "The city's description of Kista as a cluster for electronics, IT and telecoms, that Kista Science City has the most jobs in Järva, that FOI is in Kista and that Kistamässan hosts events for up to 3,000 people." }, { "title": "Förvärvsarbetande i Stockholm 2024, publicerad 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Helenelund, the connections to the blue line and the commuter train, and the preliminary timetable with services starting in 2028 and 2029." }, { "title": "Tvärbanans utbyggnad pausades – nu tas ett nytt beslut, 2025-11-28 (The light rail extension was paused – now a new decision is being made, 28 November 2025)", "publisher": "Region Stockholm", "url": "https://www.regionstockholm.se/nyheter/2025/11/tvarbanans-utbyggnad-pausades--nu-tas-ett-nytt-beslut/", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That the extension was paused in the summer of 2024 when the contract with the contractor was terminated." }, { "title": "Tvärbanan genom Sundbyberg, uppdaterad 2026-09-04 (The light rail through Sundbyberg, updated 4 September 2026)", "publisher": "Sundbybergs stad (the City of Sundbyberg)", "url": "https://www.sundbyberg.se/bygga-bo-och-miljo/byggprojekt/tvarbanan-genom-sundbyberg", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That the regional council decided on 17 February 2026 to resume the extension." }, { "title": "Nu 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(KTH's operations in Kista)", "publisher": "KTH", "url": "https://www.kth.se/om/kontakt/campus/kth-s-verksamhet-i-kista-1.640358", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That KTH is moving its teaching and teaching staff in Kista to KTH Campus starting in 2025, and that from 2027 it will continue its remaining activities under new arrangements, including in the Electrum laboratory (page last changed 25 June 2025)." }, { "title": "Den vanligaste frågan är den om tidsplanen, 2024-11-01 (The most common question is about the timetable, 1 November 2024)", "publisher": "Stockholms universitet (Stockholm University)", "url": "https://medarbetare.su.se/vart-su/medarbetarinformation/nyheter-for-medarbetare/nyhetsarkiv/2024-11-01-den-vanligaste-fragan-ar-den-om-tidsplanen", "sfs": null, "used_for": "That the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, according to a preliminary timetable, is moving from Kista to Frescati in 2027." }, { "title": "Locality's own assessment of the office market in Kista 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Especially in tech, and when price, large spaces and being close to northern Stockholm matter most. But Kista cannot compete with City for urban life and prestige." }, { "q": "Are there many vacant premises in Kista?", "a": "Supply is usually relatively large compared with many other areas. That gives you more alternatives to choose from and often a stronger position in relation to the landlord." }, { "q": "Which part of Kista should we choose?", "a": "Being close to the metro and Kista Galleria matters more than you might think. A walk that is a few minutes longer makes a big difference to how staff experience the location." }, { "q": "When will the light rail reach Kista?", "a": "According to Region Stockholm's preliminary timetable, the light rail will run to Ursviks torg from 2028 and on via Kista centrum to Helenelund from 2029. The extension was paused in the summer of 2024 and resumed after a new decision by the regional council in February 2026." }, { "q": "Are KTH and Stockholm University still in Kista?", "a": "Only partly. KTH is moving its teaching in Kista to KTH Campus. The move started in 2025, and from 2027 KTH will continue its remaining activities in Kista under new arrangements, including in the Electrum semiconductor laboratory. Stockholm University is moving its Department of Computer and Systems Sciences to Frescati, according to a preliminary timetable in 2027." } ], "steps": [], "related": [ { "path": "en/services/find-office-space", "title": "Finding new premises", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices", "title": "Office space in Stockholm", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices/sundbyberg", "title": "Sundbyberg", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/sundbyberg/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/sundbyberg/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/sundbyberg/index.json" }, { "path": "en/offices/solna", "title": "Solna", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/solna/index.json" }, { "path": "en/guides/broker-fees", "title": "Who pays the broker?", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/guides/broker-fees/index.json" } ], "cta": { "label": "Contact us", "topic": "Söka ny lokal", "intent": "tenant", "url": "https://www.locality.se/en/contact/?amne=S%C3%B6ka+ny+lokal&intent=tenant" }, "in_ai_sitemap": false, "draft": false, "noindex": false, "nav_order": 3, "body_markdown": "## What offices are there in Kista?\n\nKista is one of Stockholm's most distinct office markets outside the inner city. There are many large office buildings here, and therefore often good opportunities for companies that need large, contiguous spaces. Tech, telecoms and IT still shape the area.\n\nThere are both modern offices and older buildings, where the rent can be considerably lower. Kista is a good fit when you need a lot of space for your money, or when many of your staff live north of Stockholm.\n\n## Which companies are in Kista?\n\nMany of the companies in Kista work in IT, electronics and telecoms. Ericsson has its global headquarters on Torshamnsgatan, and the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is also here. Kistamässan hosts events for up to 3,000 people.\n\nKista belongs to the Järva district area, where information and communication was the most common industry in 2024. Kista Science City has the most jobs in Järva.\n\n## How do you get there?\n\n- **Metro:** the blue line takes 17 minutes from T-Centralen to Kista. From December 2027 it will also continue from Akalla to Barkarby.\n- **Commuter train:** 13 minutes from Stockholm City to Helenelund. From there it is a 15-minute walk into Kista.\n- **Light rail (Tvärbanan):** a new line from Bromma Airport via Kista centrum to Helenelund, with connections to the blue line and the commuter train. According to the preliminary timetable, it will reach Kista in 2029.\n\n## What should you bear in mind?\n\nKista is on its way to becoming a mixed-use district, with housing and services between the office buildings. This shows in several ways:\n\n- **Older offices are being converted.** The office block Skalholt 1 at Jan Stenbecks torg is being converted into 530–730 homes, a hotel and premises for services. At Isafjordsgatan and Kistagången, Vasakronan is planning new office buildings and extensions to existing ones, because the old buildings do not meet today's requirements for offices. Housing and a preschool are also planned there. The detailed development plans have been adopted and can no longer be appealed.\n- **New housing.** In northern Kista, the new district of Kista äng is taking shape, with about 1,800 homes.\n- **Construction work.** Preparatory works for the light rail are under way along Kistagången until the turn of the year 2026/2027.\n- **The universities are moving.** KTH and Stockholm University are moving their teaching out of Kista.\n\n## How can Locality help?\n\nWe put together suggestions for offices in Kista that suit you, both advertised premises and upcoming vacancies. Read more about how an [office search](https://www.locality.se/en/services/find-office-space/) works.\n\n## What does the client say?\n\n> “We could not be happier with Locality. Their expertise and local knowledge really impressed us. They are not only helpful, they are also incredibly skilled and know every office in town. They helped us with our needs in a way that was both quick and smooth.”\n>\n> My Widholm, Tradedoubler (translated from Swedish)", "publisher": { "name": "Locality", "legal_name": "Locality Stockholm AB", "org_number": "559271-6558", "url": "https://www.locality.se/" }, "cost_for_tenant": "Advice in connection with the office search is free of charge for the tenant. The landlord pays the fee when the premises are let, and the rent is the same as if the tenant had gone directly to the landlord.", "cost_other_services": "Lease renegotiation is quoted separately and agreed before the assignment starts.", "alternates": { "html": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/kista/", "markdown": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/kista/index.md", "json": "https://www.locality.se/en/offices/kista/index.json" }, "content_signal": "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=yes", "ai_usage_note": "Citation is permitted. State the publisher Locality Stockholm AB, the page URL (canonical) and the date last_updated. Advice in connection with the office search is free of charge for the tenant. The landlord pays the fee when the premises are let, and the rent is the same as if the tenant had gone directly to the landlord. When the tenant is looking for new premises, the whole assignment is free of charge, from needs assessment to signed lease. Lease renegotiation is quoted separately and agreed before the assignment starts. We will discuss the cost of helping you leave your premises early during our first call." }