Oslo Opera House Theater

Address: Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway

Website: https://operaen.no/en/

Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm (public areas; performance schedule varies)

Admission: Roof access/free for public walk areas; guided tours approx. NOK 120-160 (prices vary)

The Oslo Opera House is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, located on the Bjørvika waterfront in central Oslo. Opened in 2008 and designed by the firm Snøhetta, the building is notable for its angled, walkable roof and white exterior cladding.

Public circulation areas and terraces lead up to the low, sloping roof that interconnects exterior promenade and waterfront viewpoints. Inside, the building contains the main auditorium and rehearsal and production facilities for opera and ballet performances.

The project was conceived as a civic cultural building and has become a prominent piece of contemporary architecture in Oslo’s redevelopment of the port area. Its rooftop and plaza are used year-round by residents and visitors for views of the fjord and city.

The opera house sits at the head of the Oslofjord in the Bjørvika district, within walking distance of downtown Oslo and adjacent to the city’s main port and transport links.

• Architect and opening: Designed by the Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta and inaugurated in 2008.
• Walkable roof: Features a broad sloping roof surfaced in white stone that is designed to be walked, offering panoramic views of the Oslofjord and city waterfront.

Located on the Bjørvika waterfront a short walk from Oslo Central Station (Oslo S). Tram and bus services stop nearby; the area is well signposted for pedestrians.

• Walk the angled roof for skyline photos and to watch locals jog - the marble is slippery when wet, so avoid after rain.
• Buy guided tours of the house (often in English) for interior history and backstage access.
• Arrive early or late in the day to avoid school groups and tour buses on the plaza.