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Opera House (Den Norske Opera)

Storgaten 23, Oslo 0184, Norway
23-31-5000
Ranked #11 of 98 attractions in Oslo
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Operas
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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Opera is gorgeous, the scene new and all the ballet and concert experiences I had there will always be remembered. I am going back in a couple of weeks to see Cinderella! The only minus thing is the VERY EXPENSIVE food at the cafe and restaurant. And even the coffee is costly. I feel this as unneccessary as the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Unmissable architecture and scenery. Catch a ballet if you can, very high quality, we watched Cinderella. The layout of the audiotorium is very cleverly designed so acoustics and visibility are optimal wherever you are sat. Reasonably priced tickets

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Kleinburg Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Visited the Opera House in Oslo and had an outstanding uniquely norwegian lunch at their cafe/restaurant on the main floor overlooking the fjord. The best meal we had in Oslo!

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Architectural marvel. You can even walk on the roof

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Estonia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

A really nice piece of modern architecture in Oslo. Didn't go in, but in fact you don't even have to - you can climb all over the building rising very high above the building's neighborhood and enjoying good views of the surroundings. Good for picture-taking and just lounging on the marble facade plates in good weather.

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Wife and I went and saw the Nutcracker there. Beautiful building, great acoustics.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

I did not see the inside of the Opera House, but instead went onto the roof late at night. It is 'open' all the time, and has architecturally interesting slopes (and stairs!) where you can see over the centre of Oslo. The views at night are beautiful and peaceful. I highly recommend it!

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Very special architecture, worth the visit, like an iceberg in the water.

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

increddible pice of modern architecture near the central rail way station in Oslo.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

You can't really miss it unless you avoid this part of the city somehow (not likely). I highly recommend a visit to the opera house to walk around and on it. One of many highlights for this wonderful city.

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