Vika Travel Guide
Oslo
Popular places to visit
Nobel Peace Center
This museum uses interactive installations and immersive technologies to showcase ideals of Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
Oslo Konserthus
You can get tickets for a performance at Oslo Konserthus on your trip to Oslo. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Oslo Opera House
The home of the Norwegian National Ballet and Opera is a large marble and glass edifice that resembles a glacier rising out of the water.
Aker Brygge
This former shipyard is now a popular entertainment, shopping and restaurant district on the shores of the Oslo Fjord.
Karl Johan Gate
During your trip to Oslo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Karl Johan Gate. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries or seek out its local tours.
MUNCH Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at MUNCH Museum in Oslo. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
The Fram Museum Admission Ticket
City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship
Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide
The Viking Planet Museum Ticket
Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Vika
Thon Hotel Vika Atrium
"Really quiet room in a brilliant location. Breakfast was great, so many options. All the staff were polite, would strongly recommend this as a base for exploring Oslo."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Scandic Solli Oslo
"Excellent location for our needs. Fair price. We would stay there again if in Oslo. Room was clean. Staff friendly, including very helpful cleaning staff. Breakfast was more limited than other Scandic's we stayed at (there were five others) but the price charged was considerably less. For a senior ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Frogner House - Nationaltheatret
"The check in process set the scene for the beginning of our stay at Frigner. The check in process was farcical with lots of groups of people all trying to check in & the machine wasn't working. At one point the police pulled up as there were so many people milling about on the pavement with their ..."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Oslo Guldsmeden
"We stayed in a connecting family room and it was spacious with 2 bathrooms and 2 four poster beds. The decor was lovely and the staff were very helpful. It’s is a few minutes walk from Solli bus and tram stops making it easy to get around. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Clarion Hotel The Hub
"1. No boiling water kettle and coffee mugs in the guest rooms. You must request. 2. No changing of towels unless you ask and pay for them. 3. Around the hotel building is quite dirty."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Citybox Oslo
"Very nice hotel and location"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vika
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Oslo City Hall or Fridtjof Nansen Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kontraskjaeret Tram Station or Christiania Torv Tram Station.
Central Oslo
Travellers love Central Oslo for its popular shops, and you can see more of Oslo by jumping on the metro at Nationaltheatret Tram Station or Tullinlokka Light Rail Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Theater and Fridtjof Nansen Square.
Oslo City Centre
Travellers choose Oslo City Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Christiania Torv Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station and check out top sights like Norwegian Parliament.
Kvadraturen
If you're spending time in Kvadraturen, check out sights like Karl Johan Gate or Stortorvet and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dronningens Gate Tram Station or Wessels Plass Light Rail Station.
Frogner
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Frogner. Make a stop by Color Line Ferry Terminal or Oslo City Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lille Frogner alle Light Rail Station or Elisinburg Tram Station to get around town.
Majorstuen
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Majorstuen. Top attractions like Oslo City Museum and Frogner Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vigelandsparken Station or Frogner Stadion Station to see more of the city.
