Visit the new Opera

The new fantastic Oslo Opera House had its great official opening last Saturday April 12, 2008. Now you can visit the amazing building and take a look at it from the outside and have guided tour inside. Something I would like to do very soon.

Here you can see the Opera in panorama view:
http://www.panoramas.dk/2008/flash/oslo-opera-F.html

Some of the up-coming shows among others is the famous opera Carmen. But it's not only about opera, ballet and rock concerts are also on the program.

For more details, take a look at the official web page:
http://www.operaen.no/

Here are some pics from the great opening gala (photos by Aftenposten):

"Staatsrad Lehmkul" in front of the opera building the opening day.


Royal guests entering on the red carpet.

Inside.

Welcome my dear princess, let me help you out of the car.

Royal meeting: The Swedish princess Victoria together with princess Mette-Marit and prince Haakan from Norway.

The German canceler Angela Merkel and the Norwegian prim minister Jens Stoltenberg chatting. Angela's cleavage has been a hot topic in the German press lately.


Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 - 23:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:00

Were:
The harbour Bjørvika in Oslo.
http://www.operaen.no/