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The Deutsche Oper in Berlin (German opera)

Visit the Deutsche Oper in Berlin

The Deutsche Oper is, in addition to the Komische Oper and the State Opera, the largest of the three Berlin opera houses. It was founded at the end of the 20th century and built with a modern program and without boxes, but with good seats for all spectators. A massive outer wall to the Bismarck street in Berlin-Charlottenburg, on which the building is located, completely protects the auditorium from the street noise.

Deutsche Oper Berlin: Where timeless elegance meets operatic grandeur.

Founded in the late 20th century, the Deutsche Oper was built with a modern program and without traditional theater boxes, ensuring excellent seating for all visitors. A massive exterior wall facing Bismarckstraße in Charlottenburg, where the building is located, shields the theater from street noise. Inside, nearly 2,000 guests can enjoy performances in a simple yet graceful hall. Opinions on its architecture vary, with descriptors such as "austere, monumental, dry, and imposing." However, when it comes to the quality of the performances, there is universal agreement: the Deutsche Oper stands among the giants of the opera world.

While the building’s architecture emphasizes simplicity, the program focuses on the “grand” repertoire of the 19th century, celebrating composers like Richard Strauss, Wagner, Verdi, and Puccini.

The Deutsche Oper Choir has been named "Choir of the Year" three times in a row. With outstanding singers, orchestra, and ballet, enhanced by digital translation technology and breathtaking stagecraft, the performances are of the highest quality. Visitors can also enjoy delicious meals at the Deutsche Oper restaurant, perfect for a pre- or post-show experience. Berlin offers countless other cultural attractions as well. For tickets and admissions, click here.

Deutsche Oper in Berlin

Location & Sights nearby

The Deutsche Oper is conveniently located next to the U-Bahn station of the same name in the Charlottenburg district. If you have extra time before your show, consider visiting the famous Ku'damm, just a 10-minute train ride away, or taking a quick trip to the beautiful Charlottenburg Palace, which is easily accessible by bus.

A Short History of the Deutsche Oper

The history of the institution dates back to the Deutsche Opernhaus, constructed between 1911 and 1912 by the then independent city of Charlottenburg—known as the "richest city in Prussia"—based on designs by Heinrich Seeling.

Under the Nazi regime in 1933, the opera came under the control of Minister Joseph Goebbels, who renamed it Deutsches Opernhaus and positioned it in rivalry with the Berliner Staatsoper in Mitte, led by his rival Hermann Göring. The opera house was destroyed on November 23, 1943, during World War II. Performances continued at the Admiralspalast in Mitte until 1945. To avoid confusion with the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden was renamed after German reunification in the 1990s.

After the war, the opera company used the Theater des Westens building near Berlin Zoo for its performances until the new building, designed by Fritz Bornemann and accommodating 1,865 seats, opened on September 24, 1961, with Mozart's Don Giovanni.