Skogen
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| Skogen | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Skogen |
| Municipality | Oslo |
| Line | Holmenkollbanen |
| Elevation | 378 m |
| Service | |
| Type | At-grade |
| Line(s) |
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| Connections | |
| Bus | From Voksen Skog 32 Ladegården 45 Majorstuen |
Skogen is a station on Holmenkollbanen located between Voksenlia and Lillevann. The station is at an altitude of 378 metres above sea level. The station was opened in 1916 with the extension of the line from Besserud to Frognerseteren. The architect for the station was Erik Glosimodt.[1]
The greatest density of buildings around the station area are the apartment buildings of the Voksen Skog neighborhood on the slope on the line's west side. While there are no direct bus connections to Skogen station, there is a bus stop below these apartments.
[edit] References
- Map of station area, aerial photo can be accesed by clicking the "flyfoto" tab.
