Viken
From Freepedia
Viken (literally the bay) is a landscape defined by Oslofjord in southeastern Norway. The cultural hub is centred in Oslo and the capital of the region was formerly at Borre. It comprises the historical provinces of Westfold, Östfold, Ranrike, Vingulmark and Bohuslän. During the Völkerwanderung, this was a heavily fortified area.
Modern usage
In modern usage, the term Viken has been revitalized as a description for the landscape around the Oslo Fjord, especially the inner bay around Oslo, including Asker, Bærum, and Oslo. Vingulmark would historically have been a more precise name.
