Hovseter (station)

Hovseter
Hovseter in June 2007
Location
Place Vestre Aker
Municipality Oslo
Line Røa Line
Distance 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
Elevation 135.6 m (445 ft)
Service
Opened 24 January 1935
Type At-grade
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Hovseter is a station on the Røa Line of the Oslo Metro 2between Holmen and Røa. It is located in the Vestre Aker borough.

The station was opened on 24 January 1935 with the completion of the line to Røa. It is 135.6 metres above sea level, and 6.7 km from Stortinget.[1]

Hovseter is one of the most densely populated areas along Røabanen, and the neighborhood has several fairly large apartment buildings, some of which are public housing. South of the station is Huseby leir, the base for Hans Majestet Kongens Garde.

References

  1. ^ Subway stations in western Oslo Sporveien.no (Norwegian)
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