Besserud is a station on the
Holmenkollen Line
The Holmenkollen Line ( no, Holmenkollbanen) is an Oslo Metro line which runs between Majorstuen and Nordmarka in Oslo, Norway. Operating as Metro Line 1, it is the route with the fewest passengers and the only one still to have level crossings ...
(Line 1) on the
Oslo Metro
The Oslo Metro ( no, Oslo T-bane or or simply ) is the rapid transit system of Oslo, Norway, operated by Sporveien T-banen on contract from the transit authority Ruter. The network consists of five lines that all run through the city centre, wit ...
, between
Midtstuen and
Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen () is a mountain and a neighbourhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. It goes up to above sea level and is well-known for its international skiing competitions.
Overview
In addition to being a residential area, the are ...
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History
The station was opened as the terminus of the Holmenkollen Line on 31 May 1889, and was originally named Holmenkollen.
When the line was extended to
Frognerseteren
Frognerseteren is a neighborhood of Oslo, Norway, located within Nordmarka. It is a popular starting point for recreational hiking and skiing in Oslo. Frognerseteren Station is the terminal station of the Holmenkollen Line of the Oslo Metro. Frog ...
on 16 May 1916 the station acquired its current name. The architect for the wooden station building was
Paul Due
Paul Due (13 August 1835 – 26 February 1919) was a Norwegian architect and significant contributor to the stations built by the Norwegian State Railways.
Biography
Paul Due was born in Kristiansand, Norway. He graduated in engineering sc ...
.
References
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo
Oslo Metro stations located above ground
Railway stations opened in 1898
1898 establishments in Norway
Holmenkollen
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