Just GO! Climb the roof. Great photo oops & a beautiful view of the city. The cafe is nice too. read more

While we couldn't go inside the perimeter and roof walk were standalone worth the visit. A nice walk up the marble roof and near 360 Views of the city and local attractions. A nice activity to enjoy before main attractions open at 10AM. read more

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Be sure to walk on the roof of the opera house for excellent views in all directions. read more

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Didn't see a show here but did a behind the scenes tour, which I highly recommend. The interior space is just as compelling as the exterior and the whole place is absolutely gigantic. The back of house space is especially impressive, as you might expect. Also, if you have the chance to eat in their cafe, I highly recommend it. The day we were there, the special was halibut and it was fantastic. read more

When writing reviews, "personal experience" is sometimes a partial thing. IN the case of the Oslo Opera House, here's what Gayle and I have experienced to far: - A stunning signature skyline view of the building from our Cruise ship and the waterfront onshore. - A lingering walk through the Lobby and a peak in a couple costume shop windows. - The Roof. In some places, you might be arrested for walking on a roof. But here, in Oslo, this roof is truly a beautiful surface meant to be stepped on, and we did! And what an cool time it was, uneven surfaces and all. Just like Norwegian nature. What our experience really didn't include: - Under our feet on the roof were three highly differently designed stages, a myriad of public rooms and halls to explore, and a vibrant workplace for more than 600 opera and ballet professionals. - Experiencing an actual performance. That was our main regret and we didn't care what language it was in. Hence, the 4 Stars. We need to earn that last star by finishing our personal experience here. read more

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I did not go inside the opera house, but I have a feeling most visitors to Oslo experience the opera house in the same way that I did - by walking on top of it. Definitely worth checking out for the somewhat novel experience and views of the surrounding city. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous building. Went to see Cinderella with two friends and everyone was dressed to the nines, really fun to see everyone's outfits. The performance itself was also breathtaking. Loved everything about this experience. There is a bar and restaurant but you can't drink inside the auditorium itself. Every floor has a nice lookout onto the atrium and its design was also impeccable. Walked outside afterwards and again still in awe of the beauty of this building and city read more

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Not in tour book but well worth walking up and down. Great views and a very unique structure. Try to do it in good weather as it's likely slippery in the rain. read more

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Obviously, the architecture here is amazing and it's great that you can simply walk up to the top! If I lived near here, I'd definitely do some exercising up and down the building. I have not seen any shows here, I have only admired this building from various angles and it really defines the signature skyline of Oslo. Check out one of the saunas across the water and have a great time! read more

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Very nice building that you can walk completely up to the top and see beautiful skyline of Oslo. The architecture is beautiful and it is centrally located in the city. Highly recommend you visit and walk around. read more

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When you are in Oslo, come see a ballet or the opera house, or take a tour. This is a beautiful place interior and exterior for photographs. We arrived on a cloudy and shiny day since it looks like it's floating on water. The architecture itself is a marvelous feat. The architect created the exterior to look like a floating iceberg and interior has amazing acoustics. There is a moon roof so you can see outside on the top, thou it's all about the sound. I wasn't able to see either a ballet or opera at this point thou you can reserve a tour. It's a stunning work of architecture. There is indoor and outdoor seating at their Cafe which serves delicious food. Good for a couple or groups as there are plenty of tables. Beautiful bathrooms too, tip on the soap. It's not evident thou the soap is located above the sink next to the light. The bathroom is minimal and modern interior for the entire space. When you are in Oslo, you must come here. I was so excited like a little girl being here and people are respectful of the space. read more

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The Norwegian Opera & Ballet is the only fully professional institution for the production and dissemination of opera and ballet in Norway, and was founded in 1957. Opera House in Oslo is the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet House in Bjørvika head of the Oslo Fjord . It has been address Kirsten Flagstad place one after the opera first director Kirsten Flagstad . The house was designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta AS, which won an architectural competition in 2000. It was formally opened on 12 april 2008 . The building has received many awards. Opera House is located at the head of Oslo. ceiling of marble is open to traffic and looks like an iceberg that rises up from the bay. Also the large glass window at the lobby, it is possible to go to see the city view. It is covered with sheets of white Carrara marble exterior and interior. Pieces of marble began in the summer and autumn of 2007 to turn yellow, probably because of the chemicals in the fasteners. This has since improved. The building has approximately 1,100 rooms, two large halls, one with 1,350 seats and one with up to 400 seats. The foyer is a large open room. It is bounded towards the inner areas with an undulating wall of oak. It's loud and bright, with large windows overlooking the city and sea. The large windows facing west and the sunset over the city will be visible from the balconies of eikeveggen. The building has the largest contiguous expanse of glass around the entrance. I did not get to see any performances or did the tours, but spent hours photographing the outside. I would say this is one of my favorite places to photograph when I visited Oslo. read more

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The opera house has the worst restaurant I had ever eaten in -- way overpriced, slow, terrible tasting, and tiny portions. Four of us went, three were totally unhappy with their meals, and my wife barely liked hers. read more

Oslo, Norway is the home of some impressive older buildings. Although the Den Norske Opera & Ballet structure is impressive, it is not very old. It was open to the public in 2008 (I do believe). Have to admit that it is a pretty building both inside and outside. From a distance, it appears to be rising from the waters of the Oslo fjord. We enjoyed walking all over the roof of the Opera House. Be careful because the marble makes the roof a bit slippery. It was pouring rain, the day we were here. The views of the harbor and the Opera House were worth getting soaked. Inside the building, it is also quite nice. Make sure to check it out. The Den Norske Opera & Ballet is worth a visit if you are a tourist. If you have the time, then check out one of the performances. From our local friends, they told us the performances are worth the price of admission. read more

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The Opera House is more than a venue to enjoy the performing arts, it is in itself a piece of art. Built of marble, aluminum and glass the building practically glows in the afternoon sun as the light bounces off of the water where the Oslofjorden and Bunnefjorden meet. With several ramps and stairways the building invites you to explore its steep curves and expansive roof. Be sure to bring your camera and plan on spending some time exploring all of the photo opportunities. I recently had the opportunity to experience Søndag med Norges Musikkhøgskole. This classical piano concert was on the second floor balcony in an intimate setting where you could truly experience the talent and see the performer's passion up close. Events such as these allow for an amazing cultural experience that one would rarely get to experience elsewhere. You may not be a fan of opera or the ballet but don't let that be the reason you miss this amazing site. read more

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An architectural marvel! And the must see and visit in Oslo. Centrally located near the Central Station the building designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta stands as a symbol of modernism and shows the latest advancements in both design and technology. Climb to the rooftop for breathtaking views of Oslo, the entire outside structure emulates an Iceberg while the stunning inside is a metaphor of a three growing inside the iceberg. I was here during the summer so the Opera was not in season but I took the guided tour and what a thrill! The tour is about two hours long and was conducted by a former ballerina of the Norks ballet, she took us backstage, to the dressing rooms, the costume department, second stage, main stage..... It was one of the best tours I have taken. Highly recommended. There's also a restaurant inside the Opera that overlooks the water, I had a meat sandwich of very good quality and warm Norwegian service. A must! read more

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It eas a bit icey and slippery, because of the time of the year, but it did not stop us in climbing on top and seeing the phenomenal view over the Oslo fjord. Breathtaking! read more

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The restroom stalls are gorgeous in design, color and concept. Doors go from ceiling to floor. The soap dispenser took me forever to figure out. Push it and it's under the little ledge over the water spout. The gift shop has nice postcards AND THEY SELL STAMPS. International stamps are less than the Opera house specific but affords you the opportunity to ensure your postcards get back to the US. I picked up an Opera house CD. It was $24, NOK and the clerk played it out the box so I could "try before I buy." I appreciated the effort. They sale: opera glasses, fans, music sheets, postcards, magnets, cds, paperweights, pieces of the marble utilized in the building. We will return to take our Christmas Card shots. The waterfront is close enough to show a number of ships leaving and docking. We didn't eat in the cafe but previous YouTubes provided a great tip: free restroom here. There's a coat and boot check area akin to the ones in Madison, Wisconsin. read more

Very interesting building and quite fun to walk around. We got some good views of Oslo when we walked to the top of the building, although we did see construction everywhere. The inside is magnificent too, very clean and very neat. This seems to be a pretty iconic place for Oslo, so definitely come check it out! It's right near the central station, so it's not too difficult to get to. read more

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Beautiful building, must see in Oslo! We came from Bergen by train very early, so we went to see the Opera before having breakfast and going to our airbnb host. It was a bit cold there, but it was worth it because there was (almost) nobody... perfect for pictures! read more

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Absolutely stunning opera house that you can walk up the front of and see beautiful views from all around. A cafe is outside right next to the Munch museum and a small beach where folks swam out to a small deck with a diving board. This was a lovely area and a great place to sightsee. read more

Disclaimer: this review is for architecture and not for actual opera/show. I am not an opera buff. I never been. But when it comes to great architecture, I cannot resist it. In many cities, Opera house is a heart of the cultural life, and epitome of architectural style. Oslo is no exception. Oslo Opera House's innovative design drawing attention of tourists and locals alike since the day it opened doors in 2008. Spread out on very tip of Oslofijord, it offers amazing views of the city and nature, united as one. The actual roof wraps like a ramp around the building, in rich white marble, so you can walk or skate your way to the very top and enjoy the views. (Be careful in wet or cold weather, those slopes are sleek! Wear comfortable shoes, too, it's a hike!) There are several sculptures to note around the Opera, one of them floats right in the waters of fjord - "She Lies". Stainless, concrete and glass explosion on the water. Changing with a tide and weather, worth seeing several times. Don't miss it! Interior of the Opera house is open to public on days when there are no shows, so you can enjoy the wave of wood paneling warming up foyer, and admire dimensional angled white walls hiding many utilitarian exits and entrances. (Very cool modern bathrooms, too! Gotta check that out, right?) For those of you who cares about keeping it green, there are several solar panels installed here, supplying Opera with most of it energy needs. Interesting landmark to visit, absolutely. (Next on my list - Sydney Opera!) read more

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I was visiting Oslo and this was a place recommended to stop by. I think the main attraction to this place is it's architecture. At the time I went, it was extremely sunny so it was hard to take pictures and what not. The building is by the water so you also get a wonderful view as well. I only peaked inside and it looks very beautiful inside, but I can't say what else is inside. I would definitely recommend stopping by but if you are crunched with time, you can get away with skipping this place. read more

When I think about Detroit and its 'renaissance' into becoming a real city again, I think it needs a location like this. I don't know if the US has a place like this or ever will (liabilities, etc), but it is perfectly beautiful. I was in Oslo for about two weeks. I went to the Opera House about 10 times. Almost once a day. It was a great way to start or end my day traveling around the city. It was breathtakingly beautiful. The people were friendly and great. It was a great meeting spot for all ages. The inside of the Opera House is just as beautiful, though I didn't have a chance to experience any shows while I was in town. While many people consider tourist-y things a false way of getting to know a city or a country, I think this building proves otherwise. Norwegians value art, and you can see that from visiting this beautiful building. PS- Baby watching is pretty great atop this as well. I saw the cutest baby ever and it may have biased my experience here! read more

A really beautiful venue for performances! Tickets are affordable for what you get, especially as a student, and as far as I could tell from the nosebleeds, there are no really bad seats in this theater. The guided tour of the opera house is very much worth it, whether you want to learn more about the architecture or get a look behind the scenes. Apparently the tour changes every time depending on the day and events at the opera house, but we got to walk through the costume workshop (amazing!) and see ten minutes of an opera rehearsal. The tour is available in English. And not to forget! For a free peek inside the opera house, there are big windows all around the building that look in on the stage design workshop, the rehearsal rooms and such - apparently you can sometimes witness dancers practicing! And no, it's not creepy, it's made like that so people can watch from outside. :) read more

A great experience inside and outside! This is the diamond building of oslo. The most famous architectural monument in the heart of oslo few minutes walk from the central train station. It is worth going also to the top of the roof. It offers great views to the city. On a sunny day many people just sit around and enjoy the good weather. There is also a café where you can enjoy a snack or drink and toilets are available to the public. The opera is most definitely more impressive from the outside but take a look inside as well. I really like the textures/materials that Snøheta architects have used. Sometimes there are organised some group tours of the opera. Just keep an eye for them. You can also find cheap tickets for the actual shows. If you buy tickets for the 3rd or 4th balcony you pay approx 100-150 nok. Same as a movie ticket. Enjoy! read more

The opera house is one of a kind and absolutely gorgeous. The epitome of Norweigan design, Modern, clean lines and pleasing to the eye. I attended Cenerentola and Taylor Stayton is completely brilliant in his performance. read more

Beautiful building. Nice to hang out here on a sunny day. Windy at the top. The restaurant here is pretty good. I had a Norwegian sampler plate with salad. Very tasty and presented very nicely. Staff was very nice here. Lots of window in restaurant that over look the water. read more

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I love the brilliance of the architecture of this novel Opera House, on the water and made to look like an iceberg, one can walk around the grounds towards the roof for stunning views of the harbor. read more

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I have to be honest, I haven't been to very many opera houses in my life, but I really like the design in this one. It's very different from the types that you see scattered throughout central Europe which is where I've seen my opera houses. Unlike most opera houses that tend to just be this one block building, this one is designed as a spiral. It seems to be famous because you can basically walk "on top" of it. You get some great views of Holvedoya from the park and can also get a feel for what the Oslo landscape is like. The inside of the opera house is also really stunning and architecturally beautiful. The best part is that it's all free!! So definitely take the time to walk on top and then go inside to appreciate how beautiful it is. There's also a cafe if you want to sit for awhile and have a drink. Honestly I would sit here over some of the parks--great view of the Oslofjord. tldr; definitely worth stopping by to check out; it's beautiful and fantastic architecture! read more

Awesome venue and affordable prices for the quality of the incredible dance spectacles....The architecture of the place is beautiful. The restrooms are extremely clean. read more

Beautiful big white opera house building that sits on the harbor and is a popular place for tourists to visit. Its not far from the main station and a lot of tourist attractions like boat rides and shopping and what not. I didnt get to see an opera here but I did get to walk around inside and outside. It was packed here because they had an outdoor event on the steep part outside the building. inside is a cafe or something and the view from outside at the cafe area is beautiful. The building itself inside is beautiful modern architecture with some information and pictures about the main ballerina and other stuff that I didnt bother reading lol (I was more interested in the benches they had so i could sit down- people traveling and sightseeing understand my feeling when you see somewhere to sit down like a bench whether in a opera house or a museum lol). Overall I don't think its a necessary thing to actually go inside and see unless your going to see an opera or even actually go to if your in norway, but def at least walk by it and see it from a distance. But if you have the time to def something worth seeing. read more

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This ain't your momma's Swan Lake! Amazing choreography for modern ballet. Excellent performance from all the dancers the lead had a lot of complicated moves, she's a human pretzel. And the urban sounds are so gritty. Phenomenal show! I am blown away!!! Wonder how Act2 would top the 1st Act. read more

This is the pride and beauty of my Country. And the akkustic and sound its absolutley beautyfull

Only came here to marvel at the stunning architecture. Maybe next time I'll catch a show. Great views from the roof, but wow, super window up there the day I went! read more

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The new opera house in Oslo is near to the central station. We had the hotel with view to this nice building. This new opera house, isn't only for people who want to hear good music and see nice performances. It is also for everybody to walk on it and have a nice view over Oslo and up to the big Holmenkollen Ski jump area. read more

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beautiful inside and out, snow or sunshine, great to just hang out on the roof. decent and very unique gift shop inside. not cheap, but if you need something classy for mom, not a bad choice. read more

Beautiful, grande, marvelous, spectacular and I'm pretty darn proud Oslo has such a stunning piece of architecture. If I am correct its supposed to symbolize an iceberg and when you are inside you can see the signs of this, however with the warm wood it feels inviting and idyllic. Even better then just looking at it, is that you can enjoy a performance here. What pure joy! If you do see a show order the wine service in between each performance, its a great way to chat, drink and enjoy the interior before heading back for the show. Ive walked up it a couple times and I would recommend not doing so in the rain/snow, it creates a stressful journey up the marble walkway and a potential humiliating scene. Super easy access from Oslo S bus and train station and a rather interesting and artsy bathroom experience. Ill be heading back here for the Nutcracker in a couple weeks and cant wait to indulge. I also make sure to take all my visiting family and friends here, and cannot wait for the construction to be complete and a garden in full bloom. read more

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The Opera House is one of the most visually interesting modern architecture locations in Oslo. It is an attraction that cannot be missed by any visitor; situated right on the harbor and near the other main sights of the city. It was built in 2007 and has a design that allows visitors to climb up on to the inclined roof of the building to get a great view of the area. I believe most people who visit here probably just look at it from the outside and move on, but my mom wanted to see a show here, so we purchased tickets online before our trip for the Flying Dutchman. We arrived for a show at 7 PM on a Monday and were seated by the usher, our seats only cost $15 USD each, which is a bargain in this city, but our seats were up on a high balcony to the side, so basically in the nosebleeds. The show was well done and the performers were very talented, although the opera just isn't really my thing overall. I think people who are very into arts and cultural performances such as this would be impressed with it. The inside of the performance hall is nicely decorated with wood all over and the bathroom has a very chic feel. The seats where we sat in the balcony area were not very comfortable, they were high stools with no seatback and were permanently secured to the ground so they could not move closer to the table in front of us. Ugh. That was not very appealing in my opinion, but still a good time. The particular opera we saw lasted 2.5 hours and had translations in English on the screen by our seats. All in all, this is a great site to at least stop by and see from the outside for some spectacular views. Be adventurous and buy tickets to a show if you like to see opera performances. If not just snap a few pics outside and move along. read more

Gorgeous building especially in the summer or on days where the sky is on fire during sunrises and sunsets. Even if you don't want to come for a showing or a tour, do yourself a favor and have a walk on top of the building while enjoying the fjords. read more