Kongsvoll Station

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Kongsvoll
Location
Place Kongsvoll
Municipality Oppdal
Line(s) Dovrebanen
Distance 393.23 km
Elevation 886.5 m asl
Service
Opened 1921
Architect Erik Glosimodt
Platforms 1
Owner Jernbaneverket
Line operator(s) Norges Statsbaner
Connections

Kongsvoll Station is a railway station located at Kongsvoll in Oppdal, Norway. The station is located on Dovrebanen and served by four daily express trains. The station is located in the mountains, outside of civilization, with no permanent population close by. The station is used to access the mountain hiking and skiing areas around.

[edit] History

The station was drawn by Erik Glosimodt and opened in 1921 as part of Dovrebanen when it was extended from Dombås to Trondheim. The wooden station was preserved as a cultural heritage in 1997.

[edit] External links

Preceding station Line Following station
Hjerkinn Dovrebanen Oppdal
Preceding station Express trains Following station
Hjerkinn   Oslo S - Trondheim S   Oppdal