This is a very important and welcome decision. The Government’s approval makes it possible to carry out the measures required to secure the functionality and long-term sustainability of the opera building. Through this renovation, we are creating the conditions for a national stage that offers a better working environment, more efficient logistics and an even stronger visitor experience, while preserving and enhancing the cultural heritage values that make the building unique.

The time has finally come for a change of scenery. With respect for our cultural heritage and a new architectural layer for our own era, we are creating an opera house that will remain relevant for at least another hundred years. With great care, the extension blends naturally into both the building itself and the surrounding urban environment. The renovated national stage will open itself up to the city, to the present day and to new audiences.

Riddarholmen Church is one of Stockholm’s oldest buildings. This restoration is essential to ensure that the church can remain safe and stable for many generations to come.

We are now embarking on extensive work, made possible by the government’s additional funding for heritage properties. This support enables us to safeguard buildings that represent our shared Swedish cultural heritage.

The renovation of the opera house is a complex project that requires both the client’s and the contractor’s expertise to be utilized in the best possible way. Skanska has met all mandatory requirements and demonstrated that they understand and can fully meet our needs. We are satisfied with the outcome of the procurement and look forward to starting the collaboration," says Maria Östholm, Director and Project Owner for the renovation of the opera house.

A clear and approved budget framework is crucial to facilitate planning, implementation, and collaboration with the Royal Swedish Opera and Operakällaren. Therefore, we have now requested government funding to renovate the opera building in Stockholm. We estimate the cost at no more than SEK 3.25 billion.