Søsterbekk – Haugfjell stasjon
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date: 2025 -
status: Preliminary design
type: Railway station
client: Bane NOR
coll.: NIRAS
‘Built along the new passing tracks of the Ofoten Line, Haugfjell Station combines railway infrastructure with a passenger shelter under one roof.’
The project responds to a capacity upgrade along the corridor, relocating the passenger stop from historic Søsterbekk to an upgraded station site at Haugfjell. Positioned between the new tunnel portal and the arrival platform, the building establishes a low, wind resistant shelter that manages weather while securing barrier free access to the tracks. Because winter conditions regularly close local roads, the railway provides the only route into the mountains during winter for cabin owners, ski tourers, and railway personel.
Under one continuous roof, the structure separates public functions from railway operations. The public section contains a heated lounge, ski lockers, and accessible restrooms, while the operational section secures technical equipment, electrical installations, and dedicated storage for snow clearing machinery. A central covered passage cuts through the building, providing direct circulation between the train platform and the surrounding mountain paths.
The exterior walls combine cast in place concrete with local dry stack stone, anchoring the building to the rocky terrain while echoing historic railway stonework. Above the stone walls, an exposed timber structure supports the roof that shelters the train platform and outdoor circulation from snow and wind.
Inside, slate tile floors provide durability against ski boots and heavy winter use, combined with exposed mass timber ceilings and integrated wood seating. Interior concrete walls organize the layout into open zones, keeping sightlines clear toward the surrounding mountains.
