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Sight Bjørvika, Oslo

Oslo Opera House

A sight in Bjørvika, Oslo, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Oslo Opera House in Bjørvika, Oslo
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Why go

Marble roof you can walk straight up for views over the Oslofjord.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oslo, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with MUNCH and Akershus Fortress. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Bjørvika
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Oslo, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    MUNCH

    Waterfront museum with the largest collection of Edvard Munch's work.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Akershus Fortress

    Medieval fortress and castle on the harbor with free grounds.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lofoten Fiskerestaurant

    Seafood restaurant on the Aker Brygge waterfront.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Mathallen Oslo

    Food hall in a former factory by the Akerselva river.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Tim Wendelboe

    Tiny roastery-café run by a world barista champion.

    Drinks · 1.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Fram Museum

    The polar ship Fram, which you can board, plus polar exploration exhibits.

    Sight · 3.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Oslo Opera House is a stop on our Scandinavian Capitals route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Oslo

Another curated sight in Oslo. See the full Oslo guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oslo run from -2°C in January to 22°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Oslo Opera House itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Oslo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oslo weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway
Coordinates
59.90749, 10.75313
Destination
Oslo, Norway

Oslo Opera House: quick answers

How much time do you need at Oslo Opera House?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Oslo Opera House. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Oslo Opera House?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Oslo Opera House free?

Yes, we list Oslo Opera House as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Oslo Opera House?

Oslo Opera House is at Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway, in Bjørvika. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Oslo Opera House?

Oslo Opera House appears on Scandinavian Capitals, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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