Opera, Zurich

Name: Opera
Address: Zurich, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 44 258 98 99

#43 among attractions in Zurich

Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Zürich Opera House is an opera house in the Swiss city of Zürich. Located at the Sechseläutenplatz, it has been the home of the Zürich Opera since 1891, and also houses the Bernhard-Theater Zürich. It is also home to the Zürich Ballet. ()

Local name: Opernhaus Zürich Coordinates: 47°21'54"N, 8°32'49"E

Address

Kreis 1 (Hochschulen)Zurich Switzerland

Contact

+41 44 258 98 99

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Opera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Confiserie Sprüngli, Grossmünster, Zunfthaus zur Meisen, Kunsthaus.

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Sechseläutenplatz, Zurich
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Opera open?

Opera is open:

Monday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Friday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Saturday 6:15 am - 10 pm
Sunday 6:15 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Opera?

Nearby attractions include Bernhard-Theater Zürich, Zurich (1 min walk), Sechseläutenplatz, Zurich (2 min walk), Swiss Social Archives, Zurich (4 min walk), Kleiner Hafner, Zurich (4 min walk).

How to get to Opera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Opera:

Bus

Opernhaus • Lines: 912, 916, N18 (2 min walk)
Bellevue • Lines: 912, 916 (4 min walk)

Tram

Opernhaus • Lines: 2, 4 (2 min walk)
Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: 11, 15, 8 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: S18 (3 min walk)
Kreuzplatz • Lines: 11, 8, S18 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Bellevue (3 min walk)
Zürich Bürkliplatz • Lines: 3730, 3731 (7 min walk)

Train

Zürich Stadelhofen (4 min walk)
Römerhof (18 min walk)

Trolleybus

Sprecherstrasse • Lines: 31 (8 min walk)
Kreuzplatz • Lines: 31 (9 min walk)