Copenhagen Opera House
Copenhagen Opera House
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Neighborhood: Christianshavn
Just across one of the many bridges from Indre By, you’ll find Christianshavn. An eclectic area with old brick lanes, houses dating back to the 16th century, and canals which are home to many boats and ships, some of which has been turned into restaurants or even serve as fully furnished homes. The best known attraction in Chistianshavn is Christiania, a “free town” of residents who squat on a former military area. However just a stone’s throw away from Christiania, you’ll find some of the most fashionable waterfront apartment buildings in Copenhagen as well as the splendid Royal Opera House.
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Pia N
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Nov 2023 • Couples
Ordered 2 tickets for Som i Himlen, parquet 4 row. The performance was cancelled, which can happen. Now my options are, the next day, on balcony 2, row 2. A day we cannot, by the way, with 2 days' notice. Or to choose a day 2 weeks ahead, where we can get exactly the same seats, but now we have to pay more than twice as much, get the tickets from a canceled performance moved to another day. Or as customer service says, you can just get your money back, which is super fine, we in no way bought the tickets because we wanted to see the show 🤷♀️ Really bad customer service, as a customer at the Opera 🥴
Written November 17, 2023
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Trip83251
Charlottenlund, Denmark2 contributions
Jan 2022
Not easy to be a walking-impaired guest to the Opera. This was, however, compensated by excellent service on the spot. The result was new (better & pricy :-)) tickets, being escorted to the elevator and an extraordinary experience of a show, where music, song and new lyrics was professionally aligned.
Written January 23, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Jun 2023
CPH Opera is an amazing ultra modern, eye catching and eco friendly building set right by the bank of a sea inlet in downtown CPH. It's beautiful both day and night when illuminated.
Didn't go on a show, but walked inside the beautiful Hall.
Didn't go on a show, but walked inside the beautiful Hall.
Written June 28, 2023
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Baross
Spikkestad, Norway2,005 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
The Opera House in Copenhagen is now a stylish building. Both close and at a distance. I took quite a few pictures from a long distance and from a shorter distance.
The day I was right next to the building I was about to be blown onto the river, it was really sickly strong wind. They talked up a storm in the castes. So a lady was thrown several meters away.
It's worth a trip there if you like nice buildings around and generally taking pictures is a lot of photo opect there.
The surrounding garden is quite nice and the Opera cafe was open but I felt neither the drinks nor the food there had enough to hold my breath in the wind.
The day I was right next to the building I was about to be blown onto the river, it was really sickly strong wind. They talked up a storm in the castes. So a lady was thrown several meters away.
It's worth a trip there if you like nice buildings around and generally taking pictures is a lot of photo opect there.
The surrounding garden is quite nice and the Opera cafe was open but I felt neither the drinks nor the food there had enough to hold my breath in the wind.
Written December 31, 2023
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Happy Traveller
Sydney, Australia8,595 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Visiting via a cruise ship. Obviously have to come back. Opera house is a stunning unusual building which is almost surrounded by water. It’s prime position affords a fantastic view of all that goes on in that amazing harbour are
Written August 27, 2023
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,901 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A modern building that opened in 2005, being one of the highest cost, almost 400 million euros. It was the contribution of a billionaire entrepreneur dedicated to the shipbuilding industry. It is located on a harbour island, facing the city bay and the royal residence. You can reach it by ferry, but we did it walking from the center of Copenhagen. The auditorium is known as “the pumpkin” for its orange color and wavy appearance on the balconies. It has capacity in one of the rooms for 1500 spectators and very good acoustics. We were lucky enough with my husband to witness a play to which we were invited for free.
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Written July 5, 2024
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_Wheres_Baldo
Copenhagen, Denmark108 contributions
May 2022
My wife and I did a guided tour of the Opera House and then stayed and saw Tosca. What an amazing place. The tour was extraordinary. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure all our questions had been answered. We saw the smaller stage, the admin area, the backstage area, and the best part of all, the main opera hall. Just spectacular. The performance later in the afternoon was that much better, having done the tour beforehand.
Written May 8, 2022
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Julia C
Sheffield, UK79 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Impressive building with a very nice cafe. We really enjoyed having a drink in this beautiful and relaxing space. We hope to go back in the future and get a guided tour because unfortunately we had to leave before the next available tour, which wasn’t taking place until the following Saturday.
Written August 24, 2022
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Nut Free Traveler
Dallas, TX32 contributions
Sep 2019
Currently the most expensive opera house ever constructed, the inside is gorgeous and modern. I saw an evening production here, and took the boat across and then walked back over a bridge. A truly beautiful theater and worth the stop for those interested in the arts.
Written January 6, 2020
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Hunter
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Jan 2020
Visited to experience the opera house and left having seen the best staging of Carmen ever. The choreography was spectacular! In the house itself, there is no bad seat. Excellent sound and view from all sections of the house.
Written January 28, 2020
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The Red bus Hop-on-Hop-Off Tour stops near the Opera House? On fridays in September can we visit the Opera? Thank you for your prompt attention. érina
Written August 30, 2018
Hi Rina, why don't you have a look at the website to see what are the timings for the Opera House. Similarly, for the bus, the route map shows all the stops. Enjoy !
Written August 31, 2018
Has anyone seen a concert from the top section, the very far one? Is it too bad, or it's actually OK to enjoy the concert?
Written January 3, 2018
from others I heard that the experience is brilliant, and that you must look at the repertoire and choose something you want to visit. Acoustics are unbelievable
Written January 7, 2018
I am interested in attending the opera on a Wednesday evening in September, when I am visiting there. Can anyone tell me how one obtains ticket, or access to the performance, given it is supposedly free on Wednesdays?
Written September 5, 2017
Hey in Boston
The opera is not free - not even on a Wednesday :-) You can see all the performances and buy tickets at their website: kglteater. dk (remove the Space I have added in front of dk - and add: en/calendar/ at end of the website address).
However, note that there are three scenes. I think you are interested in the Opera House. There is a guided tour which is interesting and quite cheap (DKK 120 = approx.USD 20). You will find available tickets on the 7th and the 20th (right now).
There are also performances which you can see on the same site. If you have questions you can always contact their customer service: +45 33 69 69 69 or billet@kglteater.dk
If you ARE going to the opera - there is a public bus - which is a boat (From Nyhavn). It is the fastest and most charming way to visit the opera.
Hope you will enjoy my town
Henriette
koster kr. 120 kr. + gebyr 75 minutter
Operaen og Skuespilhuset - Kundeservice i Operaen og Skuespilhuset har på dage med forestillinger åben fra to timer før og indtil forestillingsstart.
Written September 5, 2017
Hello
I bought by error 2 places for the snow queen in the Operahouse of Copenhagen on the saturday 28th of january, à 7.30 pm.
As I will go to Copenhagen the previous week end ….
Do you know any website where I can try to sell my 2 places ? As the show is full, there should be people interested …
Thanks for your help
Written January 4, 2017
I am pretty sure that the opera will not refund you anything.
Written January 23, 2017
Is there definitely no dress code here? I am in Copenhagen for two nights as I'm passing through while travelling and there is something on tonight that I have wanted to see for years. Ticket office is closed so need to make a decision as to whether to buy now online or not.
Thanks
Jason
Written March 5, 2016
Are there any English subtitles?
Written December 28, 2015
Could you send me your program for the week commencing 22nd august as we are over on holiday and would love to see a performance?
Written August 16, 2015
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