Oslo Opera House : info and guided tour

Introduction to Oslo Opera House

Oslo Opera House is Norway’s major national opera house, located on the waterfront in the Bjørvika district. Situated at Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, it brings together the performance hall, foyer, and public spaces in a complex designed as a cultural venue open to the city.

The building is famous for its gently sloping contemporary architecture, with an accessible roof that extends like a public plaza. Designed by the Snøhetta firm and inaugurated in 2008, it attracts visitors as much for its white marble and glass lines as for the view it offers over the harbor and central Oslo.

Inside, Oslo Opera House hosts major opera productions, ballets, and concerts by the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. The main auditorium, designed for excellent acoustics, highlights the monumental textile curtain and the understated materials that emphasize the quality of the venue.

The site has become one of the symbols of the Norwegian capital thanks to its direct relationship with the water and its open use of outdoor spaces. People come here as much to attend a performance as to admire the building itself, its views over the fjord, and its integration into the waterfront.

Discover Oslo with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand Oslo Opera House, its architecture, its cultural role, and its place in the transformation of the Bjørvika district. The tour also makes it possible to notice the building’s details and place its design in the recent history of the city.