Grønland station
Grønland | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Grønland, Oslo Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°54′47″N 10°45′29″E / 59.91306°N 10.75806°E |
| Elevation | −7 m (−23 ft) |
| Owned by | Sporveien |
| Operated by | Sporveien T-banen |
| Line(s) | Common Tunnel |
| Distance | 1.0 km (0.6 mi) from Stortinget |
| Connections | Oslo Bus Terminal |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Underground |
| Accessible | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | 22 May 1966 |
Grønland is a rapid transit station on the Oslo Metro's Common Tunnel, serving all six lines. Situated in the Grønland business and residential area, it lies between Jernbanetorget to the west and Tøyen to the east. The station opened on May 22, 1966, with the subway's inauguration, and underwent refurbishments from 1988–92. Peer Qvam was the original architect.
Grønland has relatively low passenger volume compared to other Common Tunnel stations, which is likely due to the largely residential nature of the surrounding area, despite its proximity to the city center. Adjacent to the ticket hall is a small underground shopping center, with more shops available on the surface level. Although there are no direct connections to other modes of public transportation at Grønland station, the central coach station and a tram stop are located within a short walking distance.
The subway schedule suggests Grønland as a transfer point between lines, citing its less crowded platforms compared to neighboring stations. The platform walls feature white tiling, making it one of the system's brightest stations.