| Planning a trip to one of Scandinavia's cosmopolitan | | | | as 1959 by Norway's famous soprano Kirsten |
| capitals? If you'd rather spend the night with the local | | | | Flagstad. The ultra modern harbour-side opera house in |
| glitterati than with the tourist hordes, try a visit to the | | | | downtown Oslo was completed in 2008. Features a |
| opera ! Opera is exciting and romantic. If you like (or | | | | blend of exciting entertainment old and new. |
| even don't like) musicals then you'll love opera ! Here | | | | 5. The Finnish National Opera (Kansallisooppera) |
| are some of the Scandinavian opera highlights. | | | | Established in 1873 by theatre impresario Kaarlo |
| 1. The Swedish Folk Opera (Folkoperan) | | | | Bergbom, the Finnish National Opera today has earned |
| The Folkoperan is a small and intimate opera house | | | | international acclaim. Features an inspired and tasteful |
| located in Stockholm's trendy southern quarter of | | | | repertoire of classic and modern - whatever the show, |
| Sodermalm. Besides classics like Romeo and Juliet, the | | | | you really can't go wrong here. High tech trimmings |
| Folkoperan is widely appreciated for it's alternative and | | | | add to a thoroughly entertaining spectacle! The modern |
| modern productions. The venue attracts star guest | | | | opera house is located in Helsinki's cultural and |
| performers from all over the world. | | | | recreational center of Toolonlahti Bay. |
| 2. The Royal Swedish Opera (Kungliga Operan) | | | | 6. Denmark's 'Other Opera' (Den Anden Opera) |
| Established in the 18th century by Swedish king Gustav | | | | Den Anden Opera (the other opera) is a small |
| III, Stockholm's Royal Swedish Opera is Sweden's | | | | 'alternative' opera in Copenhagen. Many new operas |
| premier opera house. Bombastic from the outside, you'll | | | | get their chance to be premiered here, with topical |
| love the opulent beauty of the inside. The repertoire | | | | themes and modern music dominating. Experience the |
| features a wide range of classics from Cinderella | | | | 'avant-garde'! |
| through to the Walkure. And if you thought opera was | | | | 7. The Copenhagen Opera House (Operaen) |
| stuffy be prepared to be pleasantly shocked! | | | | Built with no expense spared for quality, Denmark's |
| 3. Stockholm's 'Opera And Food' House (Regina | | | | ultra modern Copenhagen Opera House sits on it own |
| Operamathus) | | | | island in the center of town. Featured operas include |
| At Stockholm's Regina Operamathus you can enjoy | | | | the classics, balanced with a good dose of modern |
| dinner at your table whilst being serenaded by the | | | | masters. |
| shows singers and musicians. An intimate and | | | | Some of these opera houses offer online bookings (in |
| unforgettable experience! | | | | English). As box office tickets on the day may be |
| 4. The Norwegian National Opera (Den Norske Opera) | | | | limited, advance bookings are advisable. Enjoy! |
| Norway's National Opera was established as recently | | | | |