Oslo Opera House

The Oslo Opera House is a spectacular marvel of modern architecture located at the head of Norway's beautiful Oslofjord. Constructed in 2008, the building stands at a height of 83 meters, making it one of the tallest buildings in Norway and a dominant feature in the city's harbor.

Designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, the Opera House's stunning curves and facades create an impressive shape, emphasizing the structure's relation to the harbor. The building is clad in Italian marble, giving it a striking monolithic appearance that reflects light differently as the day progresses. Beneath this marble façade lies the building's structural wall, composed of pre-cast concrete engineered to be earthquake-resistant. Around the roof expanse, a vast roof garden has been planted with local vegetation, making the Opera House one of Norway's most distinctive landmarks. The interior of the building features three floors, the main performance hall seating almost 1300 people in continental seating, and the smaller studios on the fourth and fifth floors. At the lowermost level, a leisurely walk around the foyer reveals expansive glass walls that open up on both sides of the building, creating a spectacular vista over the harbor. With its outdoor amphitheater and its minimalist elegance, the Oslo Opera House is a must-see destination for all tourists and a great destination for curious minds.