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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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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Bigredog
Lake Ariel, PA54 contributions
A worthy place to visit or see a show.
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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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia14,084 contributions
Beautiful Opera house
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.
Written 5 April 2022
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy25,707 contributions
The Phoenix in Zurich
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.
Written 15 September 2020
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Tanderups
Aarhus, Denmark1,796 contributions
Opera House under renovation
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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Loretta
Stuttgart, Germany316 contributions
Even the view from the highest balcony is good but try to stay close to the central area.
This was to be my 4th ballet ever, so I am not a regular Opera house attendee. I bought tickets for Messa da Requiem because it was playing the weekend that we were in Zurich. I thought it was a ballet but it was more of an Opera--with ballet. I had never been to an opera but it was excellent. I enjoyed watching the ballet dancers as well but they seemed to be more of an add on to the story. We had "less expensive" seats in the top balcony but the view was still great as this is a relatively small opera house.
Written 2 December 2019
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hlbarbosa
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The best opera house
Great production (Cosi fan tute), beautiful setting. If you like opera try to fl this in your schedule. Really worth it!
Written 20 November 2019
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Sachin K
Plainview, NY5,842 contributions
Beautiful
Family
The Opera House in Zurich is a beautiful building situated on the edge of the old town, close to Lake Zurich. Did not get an opportunity to visit inside but next time when in Zurich, will certainly take an inside tour.
Written 29 October 2019
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Crvan
Weston, FL570 contributions
Beautiful Old European Opera House
Situated on the edge of Old Town on the bank of Lake Zurich, the Opera House is a beautiful building and is as grand as many other older and well known opera houses in Europe. We did not visit the inside however the exterior is of beautiful architecture and the setting right near Lake Zurich makes this such a nice scene. Next time we would definitely like to tour the inside or even attend an opera.
Written 25 August 2019
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Locutus
Zurich, Switzerland226 contributions
Great European Opera House
Family
The Zurich Opera House is small if you compare it to Opera Houses such as the Royal Opera House in London but what it lacks in space is made up by wonderful architecture and great use of the space. We have seen multiple productions at the Opera House (mainly Opera) and all have been excellent. The tickets are relatively expensive but worth it.
Written 7 August 2019
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Princpessa
London, UK139 contributions
Impressive building with a beautiful plaza by the lake.
Friends
As I was staying virtually next door the the Opera house, I had hoped to at least visit to see the interior. Sadly, tours have to be booked in advance and none were available whilst I was there. Unlike the Palais Garnier in Paris visitors are not allowed inside the opera house unless attending a performance.

Interestingly, ballet, opera and classical concerts are all scheduled during the year, so if you know your plans well in advance I would encourage you to look at the performance calendar.

The Operahaus is much smaller than many other houses such as the Royal Opera house in London, or the Met in New York, so seating is limited. Also, to ensure you have a clear view of the stage, be wary of seats with restricted views as some are blocked by structural pillars!
Written 6 July 2019
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