Vika
District of Oslo
in Oslo of Oslo County, Norway

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Rock Carvings in Tanum (Unesco heritage, 86 mi)
  • Oslo Vinterpark (amusement park, (6 mi)
  • Tusenfryd (amusement park, (11 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
59.913 and 10.746 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 59° 54' 45" and E 10° 44' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Krone - NOK
Spoken languages:
Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:34 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Oslo
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Norway in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Norway.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Norway. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Vika

The district Vika of Oslo in Oslo (Oslo County) is a subburb in Norway and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nesoddtangen, Kolbotn, Rotnes, Sandvika and Kjenn. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 60% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

4°C (39 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

10°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

GRAND HOTEL OSLO BY SCANDIC

Address
0,3 mi
KARL JOHANS GATE 31
0159 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Continental

Address
0,4 mi
STORTINGSGATEN 24-26
0117 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


THON HOTEL VIKA ATRIUM

Address
0,7 mi
MUNKEDAMSVEIEN 45
00250 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC ST OLAVS PLASS

Address
0,4 mi
ST OLAVS PLASS 1
0165 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Part of Forenom Oslo Apartments - Bislett

Address
0,9 mi
Lille Bislett
0170 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thon Hotel Bristol

Address
0,3 mi
KRISTIAN IV S GATE 7
00164 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thon Hotel Slottsparken

Address
0,6 mi
WERGELANDSVEIEN 5
00166 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Scandic Grensen

Address
0,2 mi
GRENSEN 20
0159 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thon Hotel Munch

Address
0,3 mi
MUNCHS GATE 5
00165 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC KARL JOHAN

Address
0,2 mi
ARBEIDERGATAN 4
0159 Oslo
Norway

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Oslo University College

Oslo University College (OUC), Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo (HiO) is the largest state university college in Norway, with more than 18,000 students and approx. 1800 employees. OUC offers the broadest portfolio of professional studies available in Norway. OUC was established August 1, 1994 when the Norwegian college system was restructured and 18 smaller colleges in the Oslo area merged. Most of the school is now (from 2007) located in the city centre of Oslo along Pilestredet street.

Located at 59.9219, 10.7334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Oslo University College, Education in Oslo, Universities and colleges in Norway, Florence Network, Educational institutions established in 1994

National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design

The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Norwegian: Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design) in Oslo is the national museum of art of Norway. It was established on 1 July 2003 through a merger of the Norwegian Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Gallery of Norway, and the National Touring Exhibitions.

Located at 59.9161, 10.7375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2003 establishments in Norway, Art museums established in 2003, Art museums and galleries in Norway, Architecture museums, Norwegian architecture, Culture in Oslo, Buildings and structures in Oslo, Museums in Oslo, Design museums

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway)

The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the foreign ministry of the Kingdom of Norway. It was established on June 7, 1905, the same day the Parliament of Norway (Stortinget) decided to dissolve the personal union with Sweden. The ministry is headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, currently Espen Barth Eide, and the Minister of International Development, currently Heikki Holmås.

Located at 59.9146, 10.7292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Foreign relations of Norway, Foreign affairs ministries, Government ministries of Norway, Ministries established in 1905, 1905 establishments in Norway

Nationaltheatret Station

Nationaltheatret Station is an underground railway station on the Drammen Line serving Vika and the central business district of Oslo, Norway. It is the second-busiest railway station in Norway, behind Oslo Central Station (Oslo S), from which Nationaltheatret is 1.4 kilometers away.

Located at 59.9147, 10.7303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Oslo, Railway stations on the Drammen Line, Railway stations opened in 1980, Flytoget, Railway stations located underground in Norway, 1980 establishments in Norway

Oslo City Hall

Oslo City Hall houses the city council, city administration, and art studios and galleries. The construction started in 1931, but was paused by the outbreak of World War II, before the official inauguration in 1950. Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held on 10 December, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings. It was designed by Arnstein Arneberg and Magnus Poulsson. The roof of the eastern tower has a 49-bell carillon which plays every hour.

Located at 59.9118, 10.7336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Oslo, Culture in Oslo, Seats of local government, Nobel Peace Prize, 1950 establishments in Norway

Victoria Terrasse

Victoria Terrasse is a building complex in central Oslo, Norway. Built in the 1880s by architect Henrik Thrap-Meyer, it was taken over the by Norwegian government in 1913 and put to use by the police and various political departments. Infamously, it was taken over by the occupying Nazi Sicherheitspolizei and Sicherheitsdienst in April 1940, serving as headquarters during the war years.

Located at 59.9142, 10.7286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1880s architecture, Buildings and structures in Oslo, Norway in World War II, 1880s establishments in Norway

National Theatre (Oslo)

The National Theatre in Oslo is one of Norway's largest and most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts. The theatre had its first performance on 1 September 1899 but can trace its origins to Christiania Theatre, which was founded in 1829. There were three official opening performances, on subsequent days in September; First, selected pieces by Ludvig Holberg, then An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, and on the third day Sigurd Jorsalfar by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson.

Located at 59.9145, 10.7344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Oslo, Theatres in Norway, 1899 establishments in Norway, National theatres, Theaters in Oslo

Grotten

Grotten, is an honorary residence owned by the Norwegian state. It is a nineteenth-century building located on the premises of the Royal Palace in the city centre of Oslo, and was originally the home of the poet Henrik Wergeland. Since the 1920s it has been given as a permanent residence to a person specifically bestowed this honour by the King of Norway. The writer and playwright Jon Fosse has lived in Grotten since 2011.

Located at 59.9186, 10.7311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Oslo, Houses in Norway, 1841 establishments in Norway

Museum of Cultural History, Oslo

Museum of Cultural History (Kulturhistorisk museum) is an organisation at the University of Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1999 as Universitetets kulturhistoriske museum with the merging of the bodies Oldsaksamlingen, Myntkabinettet og Etnografisk museum. In 2004 the name was changed to Kulturhistorisk museum.

Located at 59.9168, 10.7355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Oslo, 1999 establishments in Norway, Museums established in 1999, Ethnographic museums, University museums in Norway, University of Oslo, History museums in Norway, Numismatic museums

Blitz (movement)

Blitz is an anarchist, communist and socialist youth community in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1982. The group has often been criticized for their use of violent methods of political protest.

Located at 59.9183, 10.7378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of Oslo, Politics of Norway, Anarchist communities, Far-left politics, 1981 establishments in Norway, Vegan restaurants

Oslo Concert Hall

Oslo Concert Hall (Oslo Konserthus) is a concert hall located in Vika, a part of Oslo city centre in Norway. It is the base of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra (Oslo-Filharmonien), but it also aims to be one of the premier music venues for the general musical and cultural life of Norway, offering a broad variety of musical styles from classical, world music, and popular entertainment by both Norwegian and international artists and groups.

Located at 59.9131, 10.7297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Oslo, Culture in Oslo, Music in Oslo, Concert halls in Norway, 1966 establishments in Norway, 1977 establishments in Norway, Event venues established in 1977

Nationaltheatret (station)

Nationaltheatret is an underground metro station and tram stop serving Vika and the city center of Oslo, Norway. It is located on the Common Tunnel of the Oslo Metro and on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. Also located at the same place is Nationaltheatret Station of the Drammen Line. The station is served by all six lines of the metro, and lines 13 and 19 of the tramway. In addition, several bus services call at the station. It is named for the National Theatre located nearby.

Located at 59.9147, 10.7331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oslo Metro stations in Oslo, Oslo Metro stations located underground, Oslo Tramway stations, Railway stations opened in 1928, 1928 establishments in Norway

Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts

The Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts is a Norwegian university offering studies in the areas of specialization painting, photography / video / film, digital art, sound art, sculpture, installation, performance art, and art theory.

Located at 59.9175, 10.7328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Oslo, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Educational institutions established in 1909, Educational institutions disestablished in 1996

7. juni-plassen

7. juni-plassen ('The 7 June Square') is a square in Oslo, Norway. It is located at Ruseløkka in Vika, southeast of Slottsparken and the Royal Palace and west of the National Theatre. It was originally named Triangelplassen ('The Triangle Square'), but was renamed in 1962 after 7 June 1905, the day when the Union between Sweden and Norway was declared dissolved by the Norwegian government. In the southern end of the square is found the entrance to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Located at 59.9149, 10.7299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Oslo

Slottsplassen

Slottsplassen ('The Palace Square') is a square in Oslo, Norway. It is located in front of the Royal Palace, and was designed by Hans Linstow together with the Palace and the Royal Palace Park. Its most prominent feature is the statue of Charles John of Norway and Sweden, sculpted by Brynjulf Bergslien and erected in 1875. The street Karl Johans gate starts at the square, turning southeast towards Jernbanetorget via Egertorget.

Located at 59.9167, 10.7289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Oslo

Chat Noir

Chat Noir is a cabaret and revue theatre in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1912 by Bokken Lasson. The current director is Tom Sterri.

Located at 59.9136, 10.7322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Culture in Oslo, Buildings and structures in Oslo, Theatres in Norway, 1912 establishments in Norway, Event venues established in 1912

Palace Park

The Palace Park is a public park in the center of Oslo, Norway, surrounding the Royal Palace. It is 22 hectares . It was built during the 1840s and was designed by Hans Ditlev Franciscus Linstow, who was the main architect of the palace. Two thousand trees were planted in 1848, but since then the park has been redeveloped several times, becoming simpler with larger but fewer paths and fewer creeks.

Located at 59.9175, 10.7283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Oslo

Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel Oslo

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel (In Oslo, simply also known as The SAS Hotel) is a hotel located just east of the Palace Park in Oslo, near Holbergs plass. The hotel was constructed in 1975, and is with its 67 metres Oslo's third tallest building. The hotel has 488 rooms and suites on 22 floors, and offers a variety of interior designs. There are direct views of the Oslo Fjord or Holmenkollen from the hotel, which makes it a good competitor to the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel.

Located at 59.9184, 10.7343 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hotels in Oslo, Radisson Hotels, Buildings and structures completed in 1975, Hotels established in 1975, 1975 establishments in Norway

Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the four Nobel Prizes created by the Swedish industrialist, inventor, and armaments manufacturer Alfred Nobel, along with the prizes in Chemistry, Physics, Physiology or Medicine. Nobel's great nephew added the Literature in 2001.

Located at 59.9117, 10.7336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Prize, Norwegian awards, 1901 establishments in Norway, 1901 introductions

Embassy of Canada in Oslo

The Embassy of Canada in Oslo is the diplomatic mission of Canada to Norway.

Located at 59.9189, 10.7317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Diplomatic missions in Oslo, Diplomatic missions of Canada, Canada–Norway relations

Pilestredet

Pilestredet is a street in Oslo, Norway which begins in the city center and runs through the boroughs of St. Hanshaugen and Frogner. The street was originally called Rakkerstrædet in reference to the city dump being located along the road at today's Pilestredet Park. It was renamed in 1820 to Pilestrædveien for all the willow trees along the road. Rikshospitalet was located there earlier, now superseded by Pilestredet Park.

Located at 59.9178, 10.7383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Oslo

Studenterlunden

Studenterlunden is a park in the city center of Oslo, Norway. It is surrounded by Karl Johans gate, Stortingsgata, Universitetsgata and Frederiks gate. Within the park lays the National Theatre. It also contains one of the entrances to Nationaltheatret Station of the Oslo Metro and Nationaltheatret Station on the Drammen Line.

Located at 59.9147, 10.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Oslo

National Gallery of Norway

The National Gallery of Norway is a gallery in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003 it is administratively a part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.

Located at 59.9162, 10.7375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1842 establishments in Norway, Art museums established in 1842, Art museums and galleries in Norway, Museums in Oslo

Universitetsplassen

Universitetsplassen (University Square) is a square in the city center of Oslo, Norway. The square borders the street Karl Johans gate, and is surrounded by three buildings of the Faculty of Law, University of Oslo.

Located at 59.9151, 10.7349 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Oslo, University of Oslo

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences

Oslo and Akershus University College (of Applied Sciences), Norwegian: Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus (HiOA) is the largest state university college in Norway, with more than 16,000 students and approx. 1600 employees. OAUC offers the broadest portfolio of professional studies available in Norway. HiOA was established August 1, 2011 after a merger of Oslo University College and Akershus University College.

Located at 59.9219, 10.7334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Education in Oslo, Universities and colleges in Norway, Florence Network, Educational institutions established in 2011

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