Hovseter (station) explained

Hovseter
Style:Oslo Metro
Address:Vestre Aker, Oslo
Country:Norway
Coordinates:59.9461°N 10.6544°W
Elevation:135.6m (444.9feet)
Line:Røa Line
Distance:6.7km (04.2miles) from Stortinget
Structure:At-grade
Opened:24 January 1935
Accessible:Yes
Owned:Sporveien
Operator:Sporveien T-banen

Hovseter is a station on the Røa Line of the Oslo Metro between 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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sporveien.no/templates/Page____1033.aspx Subway stations in western Oslo