Vika

Vika covers the area between the Storting parliament in the east and Aker brygge in the west, and is perhaps the most densely packed office district in Norway. The few apartments that exist are often in renovated late-19th-century blocks, or in newer projects with top-floor units and roof gardens. Furnished apartments in Vika are rare, sought-after and expensive, you pay to walk straight out of the building and be at the office in two minutes. It is the first choice for CEOs and partners on short assignments, and typically comes with reception, security, gym and occasionally personal concierge service. Travel time to Oslo Central Station is five minutes, and the Royal Park and Frognerstranda give green space in two directions.