Opernhaus Zurich
Opernhaus Zurich
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This famous performance hall, built in the late 19th century, hosts frequent dramatic and musical events.
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,038 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The opera house looked pretty imposing at the square in front of it. And that makes it stand out from the surrounding buildings. During my visit, there were doing preparations for the film festival, but those did not interfere the enjoyment of admiring the building.
Written 19 November 2023
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad4,837 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
If you like ballets then here is the place for you. There is also a free tour day when you can enter and enjoy it's beautiful interior Alternatively you can take in the architecture from the outside. A truly beautiful one. It is a very short walk from Grossmunster to this building. Enjoy.
Written 22 August 2023
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Lukas N
17 contributions
Jul 2023
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the the opera in Zurich and I must say that the building itself is truly impressive. The architectural design is wonderful.
Written 26 July 2023
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Akshaya S
Noida, India432 contributions
Jun 2023
We stayed very close to the opera house but could not make a trip to one of the operas. However, we witnessed open opera (house) day. The vast area in front of opera house was converted into a seating area, large projector in place and everyone enjoyed the free opera. It was fully packed with people, family and groups. Amazing experience for us.
Written 13 July 2023
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Jennifer M
Edmonton, Canada150 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
I had an amazing experience here. The venue is stellar! I booked a high chair seat without realizing and the staff kindly advised me the performance wasn’t sold out and that I could move to be more comfortable. The opera was excellent - my first opera ever.
Written 20 February 2023
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Jorge S
4 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Amazing place, must see!!!
+200 year old building brings out an imoresive arquitecture and style. Quick walk from the centre and you are there to enjoy
+200 year old building brings out an imoresive arquitecture and style. Quick walk from the centre and you are there to enjoy
Written 16 September 2022
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Bigredog
Lake Ariel, PA56 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This is an architectural gem as a small opera house - about 1 200 seats. Go to a show if you can to enjoy the fine acoustics and orchestra.
Written 20 May 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Mar 2022
Just around 10 min walk from the Grossmunster Cathedral is this 19 c Opera house.
It is set on a huge plateau at the edge of old town Zurich, just where the Zurich lake begins.
We wanted to have an inside tour, but it was not offered that day. Anyway, on a clear March day we observed it from the plateau where're many public chairs placed.
It is set on a huge plateau at the edge of old town Zurich, just where the Zurich lake begins.
We wanted to have an inside tour, but it was not offered that day. Anyway, on a clear March day we observed it from the plateau where're many public chairs placed.
Written 5 April 2022
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy26,236 contributions
Sep 2020
This beatiful theatre , as the Phoenix rose again after the flames.
In 1889 it was destroyd by flames and in 1891 was finished what we can see today.
In this theatre , Richard Wagner represented for the first time the Parsifal.
In 1889 it was destroyd by flames and in 1891 was finished what we can see today.
In this theatre , Richard Wagner represented for the first time the Parsifal.
Written 15 September 2020
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Tanderups
Aarhus, Denmark1,802 contributions
Jul 2020
The Zúrich Opera House has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891. It also houses the Bernhard-Theater Zürich and the Zürich Ballet. Currently (July 2020) the house is under renovation, so difficult to get closer to the building. But the Sechseläutenplatz just in front of it provides a lot of space to the impressing building.
Written 16 July 2020
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Josephine L
Salisbury, UK12 contributions
I have tickets for Die Fledermaus in December , but very sadly we’re not allowed to go to Switzerland as planned due to restrictions, will we be allowed a refund please?
Josephine L
Salisbury, UK12 contributions
I have tickets for the opera in December, but sadly we cannot fly because of the new restrictions. Will we be allowed a refund please?
iaviajera
Gijon412 contributions
Podrían decirme si hay que vestirse de largo para acudir a la premier de una ópera en Zürich o vale simplemente con chaqueta y corbata? Gracias
CMS68
Salvador, BA13 contributions
Boa noite! Pode informar a forma de agendar a visita no Opernhaus Zurich?
GailCA
Arnold, Maryland, USA58 contributions
We will be in Zurich on June 8 and would like to arrange a tour of the Opera House. How do we reserve a tour, in English if possible?
Peteris O
Riga, Latvia19 contributions
What about a dresscode? Is shirt+trousers+tie OK for men?
Francis T
Lausanne, Switzerland3 contributions
Anyone has suggestions for a restaurant open later "after-opera" nearby in Zurich?
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