Berlin State Opera

The Berlin State Opera

The Berlin State Opera, the Staatsoper, is one of the most prestigious operas of Germany, on the Unter den Linden avenue. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high place of music, with an elegant neoclassical façade.

The prestigious opera of Unter den Linden

The Berlin State Opera, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, is one of the oldest and most prestigious opera stages of Germany. Built in the eighteenth century under the reign of Frederick II, who wanted to provide Berlin with a great opera, it presents an elegant neoclassical façade inspired by ancient temples. Over the centuries, it welcomed the greatest composers, conductors and performers, and created major works of the repertoire. Damaged during the war then restored, it continues to offer an opera programme of world renown. A high place of Berlin musical culture, the State Opera adorns the Unter den Linden avenue in the heart of the town.

What to see

You admire the elegant neoclassical façade of the opera built under Frederick II, one of the most prestigious of Germany, which welcomed the greatest composers and performers, on the Unter den Linden avenue. The State Opera is a high place of music in Berlin. It is a stop for lovers of culture, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Berlin State Opera lies on the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of the town, reachable on foot and by public transport. You admire its façade from the avenue; the shows follow their own programme and hours, which vary. It is best to check the agenda before coming.

Who had the Berlin State Opera built?

King Frederick II, in the eighteenth century, who wanted to provide Berlin with a great opera; the Staatsoper, with an elegant neoclassical façade, is one of the most prestigious of Germany.

Where is the Berlin State Opera?

On the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, in Germany.