The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Sentrum
How to get there
  • Jernbanetorget • 6 min walk
  • Grønland • 9 min walk
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  • gardkarlsen
    Stavanger, Norway5,868 contributions
    A great place to visit
    First of all you can walk around it and on top of it - if you come there on a nice day, people will be relaxing in the sun or taking a dip in the ocean around the opera. Inside you can get guided tours (book in advance) and it is interesting to see the actual opera hall but also get to walk behind the stage itself. And if you do want to visit an opera performance there are quite a lot of options. Good seats can be expensive but you can actually buy a place just to stand and see a show for 100 kroner which is a good deal.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 17 January 2020
  • Gluteus Maximus
    Whitchurch, United Kingdom65 contributions
    Amazing
    Being on a budget, I did not take the tour, but instead chose to simply walk up to the roof, which is open to all members of the public. It's a great experience and offers great view over the fjord, as well as good photo opportunities. Also is worth visiting g at night
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 February 2020
  • EmeraldDiva
    3,501 contributions
    Beautiful at sunset
    Very distinctive building, beautifully situated by the water. On a sunny day, the reflections on all that glass are gorgeous. It is good to go inside and wander around, some very interesting angles and spaces in there. Once outside again, you can walk up onto the roof, quite unique. Oslo is not the prettiest city to view from up high, but this is a free attraction and it is quite lovely to be on the roof at sunset.
    Visited February 2020
    Written 27 March 2020
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Happy Traveller
Sydney, Australia5,373 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Visited today , and of course had to climb up on the roof for that fabulous view. ( easy climb) it’s easy on the eye. And a nice transition from the water. I imagine in winter it could almost be hidden if the snow came. Inside was vast with clean lines. Coat racks were vast and no security. Couldn’t happen like that in my country.
Impressive
Written 9 August 2023
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aspoe093
Pierre, SD616 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
An incredible building and great architecture. We didn't go to the opera but went inside the opera house. Nice inside but the outside was amazing. I mean who doesn't want to walk on top of an opera house.
Written 2 August 2023
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Jongleurgirl
England, UK909 contributions
Jul 2023
The setting of the opera house is quite spectacular, the building all white and glass set into the blue waters is beautiful. We did not go inside but did walk on the roof which was quite surreal. The area is vast and the reflections in the glass makes for fun photos.

Please be aware that there are trip hazards due to the dazzling white and the design which makes small almost invisible steps.
Written 30 July 2023
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AAppa
Europe1,036 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Stunning architecture. The best Oslo’s highlight. The materials, the design, the climbing to the roof, the views. A dream place.
Written 29 July 2023
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thomaslegner
Vienna, Austria287 contributions
Jul 2023
Oslo's Opera must be one of the most beautiful Opera Houses in all of Europe, the architecture is simply stunning.

While it may not be able to compete with Europe's great opera houses (Vienna, Milan, etc.) on a musical level, it is definitely worth a visit.
Written 26 July 2023
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TeWe
Helsinki, Finland1,083 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A nice piece of architecture situated right by the sea in downtown Oslo. Very popular for just hanging around if the weather is nice.
Written 18 July 2023
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VinnieLondon
Doha, Qatar10,596 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Outstanding building located few hundred metres from main Oslo train station. You can go inside when concerts not on and there is a good cafe/restaurant inside with an outside terrace. The interior design is very impressive. The outside roof terrace is a bit of a climb with fantastic views across the city and Oslo Fjord. There are also tours available inside the opera house and make up rooms/behind the scenes workings. Must see part of an Oslo visit.
Written 16 June 2023
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AdventureKA
New York514 contributions
Apr 2023
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.
Written 15 June 2023
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Sct Lucia
Copenhagen, Denmark39 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We walked on outside facade of the opera building. On the other side of the building there was a little playground on the small beach which our kids of 5 and 7 year old found fun to play with. There were some ducks in the sea they tried to feed.
Written 14 June 2023
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sligoinian
Sligo, Ireland161 contributions
Jun 2023
We walked up to the roof top first there are some spectacular views from the top Had a wander inside in the main reception area the Opera house is designed in a very nice wood effect only seen it from outside of Theatre
Written 12 June 2023
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THE NORWEGIAN NATIONAL OPERA & BALLET: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is open:
  • Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sat - Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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