Hotel Christiania Teater

Come, Seekers of Drama! Lovers of Decadence, Keepers of Secrets!

In the heart of Oslo stands Hotel Christiania Teater, an iconic landmark housing more than a century of culture, history, and emotions. Inaugurated in 1918, this Nordic Neo-Renaissance gem on Stortingsgata has played many parts. It has acted as a fairground, concert hall, vaudeville theater, cinema, and even Norway’s first opera stage. Today, it boasts a show-stopping hotel; a home to the big emotions.

At Hotel Christiania Teater, we combine the glamor of old with the comfort of today. Immerse yourself in our characteristic mix of sophistication and playfulness, vintage and modernity, past and present. Whether you’re stopping by for tears and laughter in our theater, a dinner in three acts in restaurant Teatro, or an epic journey through the wine list of our bar, we can promise you one thing: here, the drama never ends.

Let us take you behind the curtain and tell our story from the beginning in 1918 to present day.

Opera Comique:
Stortingsgata 16 open as the Opera Comique in 1918. Before that, it was Café Cardinal, but that was torn down to build the Opera Comique. Just three years later, it changed from an opera to a large revue theater.

Oslo Kinomatografer:
In 1928, Oslo Kinomatografer took over the premises, only to suffer a fire three years later. After the tragedy, the building was reconstructed in the Nordic Neo-Renaissance style. Renowned architect Henry Fearnley Coll, in partnership with Danish architect Hack Kampmann, used their expertise to redesign.

Die Deutches Theater:
Throughout the German occupation of Norway, this venue served as the headquarters for Nazi propaganda, operating under the name Die Deutches Theater. It was here that the notorious German Reich Commissioner Josef Terboven delivered weekly briefings to the German troops stationed in the region.

Det Norske teateret:
After the Second World War ended in 1945, Det Norske Teatret managed the theater until the mid-80s. It was later returned to Oslo Kinomatografer and renamed Kinoteatret.

Hotel Christiania Teater:
In 2006, the building was given the name Chrstiania Teater, and by 2010, it underwent a remarkable transformation. Since then, it has seamlessly juggled its roles as a welcoming hotel, a bustling theater, a delightful restaurant, and a lively bar. Through all these endeavors, it has proudly maintained its status as an unique landmark in the heart of Oslo.

Your Oslo Adventure Begins at Hotel Christiania Teater

Nestled between the beautiful buildings of Stortingsgata, Hotel Christiania Teater is around the corner from everything Oslo has to offer. Karl Johans Gate, Oslo’s bustling main thoroughfare, is a stone’s throw from our entrance, with fantastic experiences, captivating sights, and delicious dining at your fingertips.

Public Transportation

Our hotel overlooks the beautiful Eidsvolls plass park, with the majestic Royal Palace on one side and the historic Stortinget on the other. Eager to take a tour of Oslo’s art offerings? Nearby, you’ll discover cultural treasures like Aker Brygge, Akershus Festning, the Astrup Fearnley Museet, and the brand-new Munch Museum.

These walls have seen decades of show-stopping performances, but now it’s your turn to write history. Welcome to Hotel Christiania Teater. The stage is yours.