Inside Berlin's Komische Oper

The Culture Trip Berlin gives you an insight into Berlin’s most innovative, outstanding and celebrated opera house, Komische Oper. Creativity on its highest level, it generates productions that are addictive without ever being dusty classical opera.

Just recently awarded with the much sought-after title ‘Opera Company of the Year 2015,’ the Komische Oper Berlin, once again, made a statement. It is for the people, for everyone, for the common — it is exactly what ‘Komische’ represents.

Influenced by the French genre ‘Opéra comique,’ the Komische Oper, from its inception in 1947, strove to be close to the people. Therefore, several initiatives followed. Every piece is staged in various tongues everything from Russian to French (with subtitles), plus the company offers all kinds of guided tours behind the scenes, moderated rehearsals and opera for children. It has made a name for itself due to the state-of-the-art music theater and fresh, innovative performances.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.