Hovseter (station)
Oslo metro station From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hovseter is a station on the Røa Line of the Oslo Metro between Holmen and Røa. It is located in the Vestre Aker borough.
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 Hovseter in June 2007 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Vestre Aker, Oslo Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°56′46″N 10°39′16″E |
| Elevation | 135.6 m (445 ft) |
| Owned by | Sporveien |
| Operated by | Sporveien T-banen |
| Line(s) | Røa Line |
| Distance | 6.7 km (4.2 mi) from Stortinget |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | At-grade |
| Accessible | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | 24 January 1935 |
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.
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