Gråkammen (station)

Gråkammen is a station on the Holmenkollen Line (Line 1) of the Oslo Metro. It is located between Gulleråsen and Slemdal.[1] The station was opened on 31 May 1898 as part of the tramway to Besserud.[2] It derives its name from the surrounding hillocks (Gråkammen is Norwegian for Grey Ridge).[3]

Gråkammen
Station platform
General information
LocationVestre Aker, Oslo
Norway
Coordinates59°57′19″N 10°42′6″E
Elevation170.1 m (558 ft)
Owned bySporveien
Operated bySporveien T-banen
Line(s)Holmenkollen Line
Distance6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Stortinget
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleYes
History
Opened31 May 1898

References

  1. Oslo Sporveier. "Holmenkollbanens stasjoner". Archived from the original on 2008-04-01.
  2. Holden, Finn (2000). Vinderen – fra fangstboplass til moderne bydel. Oslo: Baneforlaget. pp. 92–95.
  3. Orvin, Harald W (1992). Fra Majorstuen til Holmenkollen. Oslo: Risbladet. p. 81.
Preceding station Oslo Metro Following station
Gulleråsen Line 1 Slemdal
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