Copenhagen Opera House
Operaen
A modern landmark on the harbor island, its vast cantilevered roof facing Amalienborg Palace and the Marble Church across the water.
Completed in 2005 and funded by the family behind the founder of the Maersk Group, it is one of the most expensive opera houses ever built. Its flat, oversized roof sweeps out over the harbor, and the foyer features glass chandeliers by Olafur Eliasson. You can buy tickets to see the Royal Danish Opera perform, or join an English-language guided tour of about one hour (around DKK 150). Take the harbor bus (Havnebussen) from Nyhavn or walk across the Inderhavnsbroen bridge to get there. The waterfront is a great spot to watch the sunset over the harbor.
Opening hours
Hours follow show and tour schedules
Nearby sights
- Amalienborg Palace
- Freetown Christiania
- Designmuseum Danmark
- Nyhavn
- The Little Mermaid
- Church of Our Saviour
- Kastellet
- Frederik's Church (Marble Church)