The Opera House, opened in 2008, is just a 5-minute walk from the main station.
The extraordinary structure, creating a seamless transition from the sea fjord to the mainland, has quickly become the city's biggest tourist attraction.
While the famous Opera House in Sydney, Australia, resembles the waves of the sea, the architects of the new Oslo Opera House designed the structure to resemble an ice floe plunging into the waters of a fjord.
Enjoy the view from the roof
The opera house attracts visitors not only for its numerous opera performances, but also for its very interesting architecture that allows access from the waterfront to the gently sloping white concrete roof.
Virtually the entire roof area is accessible to the public, and it is even wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with prams, for example. There are no steep stairs on the way to the top of the roof, just breathtaking views of central Oslo and the sea fjord.
- Access to the roof - free
- Roof opening hours - 24/7
Interior tours
If you don't want to attend an opera performance, the Opera House foyer is open for free daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm (Sundays until 12:00pm). However, get to know the complete background and enjoy the beautiful modern interiors with a guided tour.
The tour lasts 50 minutes and takes place at 13:00 Monday to Saturday or at 14:00 on Sundays. The price is 150 nok. You must book the tour in advance on the official website: operaen.no/guided-tours.
Visiting the performance
If you would also like to experience an opera, ballet or concert performance in the unique building, count on it before you go and pack decent clothes.
We recommend booking tickets at least 1 month in advance to get the best seats. Book on the official website: operaen.no.
Prices range from 650 nok to 1 500 nok depending on seat location.
Hotels with a view of the Opera House
There are several great hotels near the opera house with great locations right in the city centre and near the main station.
Expect prices to be very high at these hotels, but the quality and location will match.
How to get there
The Opera is right in the centre just a few steps from Oslo S central station.
- Metro - Jernbanetorget station approx. 350 metres (lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Tram - Dronningens gate stop approx. 350 metres (lines 11, 12, 13) or Jernbanetorget stop (lines 11, 12, 19)
- Bus - Jernbanetorget stop approx. 150 metres (lines 74, 83, 85)
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