Oslo Opera House (Operahuset)
Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1, Oslo, NOR
Impressively designed by architectural firm Snøhetta, and made from white granite and marble and evocative of a floating glacier, the Oslo Opera House is a widely recognized landmark in Oslofjord. Home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, it boasts a magnificent auditorium and complementary performance spaces for a variety of musical and dance performances.
Plan a visit around the venue’s prestigious menu of world-class performances including modern dance and classical ballet, jazz, chamber and Baroque concerts, and operas. An hour-long guided behind-the-scenes tour covers the architecture and artistry of the performances and includes encounters with costumers and stage designers.
One of the best ways to visit the Opera House is with the Oslo City Pass, which allows free admissions to must-visit attractions such as Kon-Tiki Museum and Akershus Fortress, plus extras such as free public transportation in select zones, discounted meals, and more. Or explore the attraction as part of a walking, biking, or Segway tour. If you have more time, take a full-day tour that adds on a cruise in the fjord.
- Oslo Opera House is an ideal spot for performing arts enthusiasts and architecture buffs.
- No fee for entry; performance ticket prices vary.
- Guided tours are in English, Norwegian, and German.
- Find recordings of performances, opera albums, documentaries, books, programmes, opera glasses, and a variety of souvenirs in the shop.
- Have a meal at the venue’s two restaurants.
- The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Oslo Opera House is located along the seaside side of Oslo Central Station in the heart of the city, and is easily accessed by public transport via tram lines 17,18, or 19 or bus lines 30, 31, 37, 54, or 74.
The box office is open every day from around noon until about 6pm. Come in the afternoon to watch a performance, then stroll at the plaza and walk up to the rooftop to enjoy the spectacular views of the city and the fjord.
Norway’s stylish, innovative new arts center opened in 2008, immediately becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved landmarks of the city. Designed by acclaimed Norwegian architect Tarald Lundevall, who also built the National September 11 Memorial Museum & Pavilion in New York, the opera house is constructed of marble, granite and glass and won the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Award for Contemporary Architecture in 2009.
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