Pedestrian street just west of the city centre with a cluster of shops, eateries and cultural offerings. Vikaterrassen, located in the heart of Vika, is newly refurbished, car-free and flanked by historic buildings with iconic architecture.
The area is located in a quiet part of central Oslo adjacent to Nationaltheatret station and a short walk from the Aker Brygge and Karl Johans gate.
Shopping and services
The pedestrian shopping street in Vikaterrassen features hand-picked shops and service providers that are not found everywhere else in Oslo, including Cavour men's clothing store, the running shoe specialists at Torshov Sports Running, the underwear shop Next to Nothing, and the Bentestova boutique, which has 50 years of history here.
Restaurants and cafés
There are several good dining options in Vikaterrassen, including Omakase by Alex Cabiao, the classical Italian restaurant Valentes, the Japansese restaurant Genki and the popular café chains Baker Hansen, Joe & The Juice and Kaffebrenneriet.
Culture
Vika has an important place in Oslo's cultural life, and Oslo Concert Hall is one of Oslo's biggest stages for classical, jazz and pop. Concertgoers and visitors to the refurbished Vika cinema make sure that the the area stays vibrant into the night and on weekends.
