Be sure to walk on the roof of the opera house for excellent views in all directions.read more

Didn't see a show here but did a behind the scenes tour, which I highly recommend. The interior…read morespace is just as compelling as the exterior and the whole place is absolutely gigantic. The back of house space is especially impressive, as you might expect. Also, if you have the chance to eat in their cafe, I highly recommend it. The day we were there, the special was halibut and it was fantastic.

Dansens Hus is an innovative and and inspiring theater in Oslo. I was lucky to be able to attend a…read moreworld premiere in the gorgeous space. The surroundings are gorgeous with wide windows and lots of greenery. There is a bar to get drinks and you are allowed to take your champagne into the theater. The black box lets the dancers create an intimate setting and truly tell their story in a meaningfulway. Highly recommend

"Dansens Hus" in the Vulkan area of Oslo hosts one of the most perfectly designed "barlounges" in…read morethe city, especially at night. It´s not a typical bar, as from the looks of it I imagine it was designed to serve as a nice and quiet "waiting lounge" while/in between shows. Of course one doesn´t have to visit the bar only as a show spectator, everyone are equally welcome regardless of plans. The inside offers a perfect ambience for a cosy, laid back and intimate gathering amongst a small group of friends or for couples. At night when the lights are dimmed with almost only live candles as a source of light, some of the seats offer a wonderful view of "Akerselva" (Aker river) that runs through the area. This is a highly enjoyable and quiet alternative to the other establishments that can be rather loud in/around its immediate neighbor "Mathallen" or "Grünerløkka" in general. The bar is also known to host small and intimate live concerts by up and coming artists/amateurs performing their works acoustically, usually free of charge and for everyone there to enjoy. However, it´s important to note that this is not a restaurant/café, only a bar- meaning that there is no serving of food, only beverages. This is in one way what makes it so cosy- and in another way what made me give it only 4 stars out of 5- I must admit it would have been nice with a small menu of for example desserts to go with the drinks. I highly recommend a visit, especially during autumn/winter and early spring when it gets dark outside early in the evening.