The Oslo Opera House

The Oslo Opera House (in Norwegian = Operahuset) is the seat of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre in Norway. The building lies in the center of Oslo at the head of the Oslofjord. It was finished in 2007 with the opening event held on 12 April 2008. King Harald V of Norway opened the Opera House that evening at a gala performance attended by national leaders and royalty, including also our German Chancellor Angela Merkel (some of you might remember the news the day after badmouthing her dress and low-cut neckline).