Holmen, Oslo

Holmen is a neighbourhood in Oslo and forms part of the district of Vestre Aker.

It is situated between Hovseter in the west and Slemdal in the east, Holmenkollen in the north and Makrellbekken in the south.

The building company Holmenbygg AS has erected 13 four-story apartment blocks in Lybekkveien, Stasjonsveien, and Holmengrenda streets.

The housing estate of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, also called Snippen, is located further up Stasjonsveien, along Landingsveien, in Luftfartsveien, Flyveien, and Pilotveien.

The housing company was formed by officers of the Norwegian air force and navy.

Air Force Housing apartment blocks at Hovseter. Top left: blocks in Lybekkveien and houses in Holmengrenda. Aerial photo from Oslo City Archive