Oslo Opera House: Free Roof Walk & Guided Tour Tickets
0.5 - 1.5 h (roof walk); +50 min for a guided interior tour
Performing Arts Venue & Public Rooftop
Opened 2008 (Snøhetta)
Kirsten Flagstads Plass 1, 0150 Oslo, Norway
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
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105 kr (Child) for the guided tour; no separate roof pricing since it is always free.
Roof and public areas: open 24 hours, every day. Guided tours: limited weekend schedule, English-language tours typically Saturdays and Sundays; tour tickets go on sale the Tuesday of the same week.
No ticket needed for the roof (open 24 hours). Guided tours run a limited weekend schedule (English tours typically Saturday/Sunday); tour tickets go on sale the Tuesday of the same week.
Free, unrestricted access to the sloping marble/granite roof plaza and exterior public areas. A separate guided tour (50 minutes) covers the main auditorium, backstage areas, and stage machinery.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof and public areas | Free | None — open 24 hours, every day | |
| Guided tour, Adult | 180 kr | operaen.no, tickets released weekly on Tuesdays | |
| Guided tour, Child | 105 kr | operaen.no |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Oslo Opera House, home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, sits directly on the Bjørvika waterfront and is best known for its sloping white marble and granite roof, designed to be walked on like a public plaza rising straight out of the fjord. The roof and building exterior are public space with no ticket needed, drawing both locals and visitors up for harbor views at any hour. Inside, the auditorium, backstage areas, and stage machinery can only be seen on a paid guided tour, run on a limited weekend schedule.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Marble Roof Walk
A sloping, walkable roof plaza that rises from the water's edge, freely open around the clock with panoramic views over the Oslofjord and the Bjørvika waterfront.
The Main Auditorium
A horseshoe-shaped, oak-lined 1,364-seat hall, viewable only as part of the guided interior tour when no performance is in session.
Backstage & Stage Machinery
The guided tour goes behind the curtain to see set-change machinery and backstage areas not otherwise open to the public.
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Do You Need the Oslo Pass Here?
Compare Oslo PassesNo — the roof and exterior are free at all times regardless of any pass. The Oslo Pass gives discounts on some sightseeing and partner offers, but the guided interior tour and performance tickets are booked and paid separately through the Opera House itself.
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Not included. The Opera House's paid guided interior tour is not confirmed as included or discounted by the Oslo Pass in any source reviewed this session — book and pay for it separately via operaen.no. This does not affect the roof, which is free and needs no pass at all.
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