Vestbyen
Vestbyen is a common toponym used in Norwegian-speaking towns to designate the western part of a city, town, or borough. The name combines vest, meaning west, with by, meaning city or town. It is not a single administrative unit; rather, it is a descriptive label applied to various neighborhoods, with boundaries that differ from one municipality to another.
Geography and character: Vestbyen areas are typically residential or mixed-use districts that include local services such
History: The emergence of Vestbyen districts often reflects waves of urban expansion. In the late 19th and
Notability and variation: Because Vestbyen is a generic descriptive name rather than a fixed district, there