Seminar on fur farming in Iceland The Icelandic animal welfare association, humane world for animals, and the Nordic house in Reykjavík invite you to a seminar on fur farming in Iceland. The seminar will explore the current state of the industry and its development over the past decade, as well as issues including animal welfare, […]
Petri Burtsoff writes about the history of the Nordic House in a new piece for Finnish Design Shop’s Design Stories. Built in 1968 to strengthen ties between Iceland and the rest of the Nordic region, the building is described as “one of Alvar Aalto’s most overlooked and politically charged works.” The piece also highlights the collection of custom […]
Open House Surgery – a tour through, an open –– a walk through, a building, a… a supposedly simple orientation from room to room. But, as Werner Herzog said about psychoanalysis; the building becomes unliveable when its every corner is illuminated by harsh light, likewise, the building becomes deliciously alive when a body allows itself […]
Join us for a guided tour of the exhibition Embodying a Building: Bodies in Aalto Buildings with curator Sabina Westerholm and the participating artists, Sunday, 4 October at 12:00 PM. Curator Sabina Westerholm will welcome visitors in the atrium of The Nordic House. During the tour, she will engage in a dialogue with the artists […]
You are warmly invited to the opening of the exhibition Embodying a Building: Bodies in Aalto Buildings on Saturday 3 October at 6:00 PM. This exhibition explores the relationship between the human body and Aalto buildings through the work of contemporary artists Elina Brotherus (FI), Dafna Maimon (FI) and Ilona Sagar (UK). The artists […]
For the first time in Icelandic, the acclaimed work of Danish master Benny Andersen, Svante’s Ballads, will be performed at The Nordic House. Svante’s Ballads is a story told through song, where music and poetry come together in a unique and captivating way. Aðalsteinn Ásberg Sigurðsson translated it into Icelandic and also performs the work, accompanied by Gunnar […]
This exhibition explores the relationship between the human body and Aalto buildings through the work of contemporary artists Elina Brotherus (FI), Dafna Maimon (FI) and Ilona Sagar (UK). The artists have spent extended periods in the buildings, living in them, talking to the people who worked in them, and incorporating the spaces into their own […]
As part of the Trees & Seas Film Festival, SEEDS, in collaboration with Plastic Oceans, Nordic House, and Ungir Umhverfissinnar, invites you to an evening exploring one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: microplastic pollution. INCONCEIVABLE INCONCEIVABLE investigates the impact of microplastics on our reproductive systems, exploring the ways these tiny particles can affect our […]
As part of the Trees & Seas Film Festival, SEEDS, in collaboration with Plastic Oceans, Nordic House, and Ungir Umhverfissinnar, invites you to an evening of film and conversation focused on the future of ouroceans and wild ecosystems. Artifishal Artifishal explores the environmental and ethical impacts of fish farming and the destruction of wild salmon ecosystems. The documentary […]
Bring your artistic practice to Åland and connect with a new audience in the Nordic region. The Nordic Institute on Åland invites professional artists from across the Nordic region to apply for Galleri NORDEN’s 2027 exhibition programme. Applications are welcome from artists working across all media, techniques and forms of artistic expression. The selected proposals […]
The reading takes place in the Children´s library of the Nordic house and will be in Swedish. Occasionally books from the The Bookworm, a Nordic database of educational materials, will be read. The Bookworm is a free database with pedagogical material related to books nominated for The Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize. […]
The reading takes place in the Children´s library of the Nordic house and will be in Icelandic. Occasionally books from the The Bookworm, a Nordic database of educational materials, will be read. The Bookworm is a free database with pedagogical material related to books nominated for The Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize. […]
The reading takes place in the Children´s library of the Nordic house and the picture books chosen, are connected to the topic of kings and queens. This event will be in Norwegian. Occasionally books from the The Bookworm, a Nordic database of educational materials, will be read. The Bookworm is a free database with pedagogical […]
FIND FUNDING FOR YOUR NORDIC PROJECT – INTRODUCING NAPA’S CULTURAL GRANT PROGRAM Are you interested in cultural collaboration between Greenland and the Nordic region? Do you have an idea for a project with Nordic collaborators? Are you wondering how you can fund your project? NAPA, The Nordic Institute in Greenland, administers two Nordic grant programs: […]
We read Nordic fiction, meet, and discuss the works together in a mix of Norwegian, Danish and Swedish. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 23rs of September at 18 o’clock. The novel we will be discussing is Malma Station by the Swedish author Alex Schulman. . . The coordinator of the reading circle is Silje Beite […]
Beyond the Polar Night. An Art & Science Exploration of Extreme Marine Environments in the Arctic This last November, joining a scientific expedition, the presenters in this interdisciplinary symposium sailed into the double darkness of the Polar Night and the depths of the Fram Strait. It immediately became clear to them that they were part […]
The Halldór Laxness International Literary Prize will be awarded at the Nordic House on Thursday, September 10th. The prize is awarded every second year to an internationally recognized author for contributing to the renewal of the art of storytelling, which was precisely the justification given by the Swedish Academy when Halldór Laxness received the Nobel […]
The Halldór Laxness international literary prize to be presented for the fifth time The Halldór Laxness International Literary Prize will be presented at Nordic House in Reykjavík for the fifth time on Thursday, 10 September. The prize is awarded every other year to an internationally renowned author who has contributed to the renewal of the […]
Inuit Inngerneq / Drum Dancing: Timaannaq 1 Join the Greenlandic composer and drum dancer Nuka Alice for an introduction to Inngerneq, the traditional Inuit drum-singing and dancing tradition of Greenland. 90 minutes | Free entry | Open to all In this participatory workshop, you will learn about the story, meaning, and principles behind Inngerneq, and […]
Swedish author Alex Schulman is visiting Iceland to discuss his latest book, A Day in June (original Swedish title: 17 juni), which has just been published here in Iceland. Sunna Dís Másdóttir translated the book into Icelandic and will be leading the conversation with the author. The conversation will be in Swedish. There will be […]
The Nordic House and the Sustainability Institute of the University of Iceland are pleased to present the documentary film “Planet Soil”. The film has won numerous awards, and this will be its premiere in Iceland. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with soil scientist Julia Brenner. The Q&A will be in english. About […]
The literary magazine Stelkur is hosting a short story festival featuring writers from five countries, who will appear and read stories from the magazine’s latest issue, which will be released at the same time. This special double festival edition of the online magazine celebrates its third anniversary. Authors from Finland, the Faroe Islands, Ireland, Lithuania […]
An evening screening of North Atlantic Dance Films. The North Atlantic, known for its cinematic landscapes – what moves people in these places, and how is it captured on screen? The curators of the evening are Klāvs Liepinš (IS/LV) Rúna H. Volmarsdóttir and Vár Bech Árting (FO) and Alexander Montgomery-Andersen (GL). Iceland Presented together at […]
On the occasion of Reykjavík Culture Night 2026, the whole family is welcome to an Icelandic Story Hour. The reading takes place in the Children´s library of the Nordic house and the picture books chosen, are all connected to the topic of the current exhibition “The Secret life of insects”. After the reading guests are […]
We invite you to a screening of the Faroese film Skál, which is about the poet and musician Dania O. Tausen. The film, directed by Maria Tórgarð and Cecilie Debell, is about identity, faith, love, freedom, and finding one’s own voice. Skál won the award for best film in the New Nordic Voice category […]
The Nordic House will close at 3:00pm on Wednesday 12th of August due to the total solar eclipse. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the eclipse!
Morning Yoga with Jite Brume Join yoga instructor Jite Brume for a gentle yoga session on the morning of Culture Night, from 10:00–10:45. Begin the day with an exploration of experience. Drawing on the meditative traditions of yoga, this gentle practice brings together movement, breath, stillness and guided awareness, inviting us to connect with the […]
Chef Arnór Ingi Bjarkason, together with his brother Sigurður Björn and their parents, Laufey and Bjarki, will open a new restaurant at the Nordic House in September. The restaurant, named Laut, takes its name from the Icelandic word for a sheltered hollow in the landscape – a place to pause, gather, and enjoy the surroundings. […]
The Nordic House welcomes Ukrainian DJ and cultural organizer Oles Zazulin, founder of the Ivano-Frankivsk-based Detali formation, for a visit from 6–20 September 2026 as part of our international programme in collaboration with Artists at Risk. During his stay, Oles will perform two DJ sets on 6 and 12 September. Stay tuned! He will also […]
An explorative evening of short North Atlantic dance performances. The curation is a bouquet of shorter dance pieces and excerpts from local and neighbouring artists, showcasing the range of expression the North Atlantic dance scene has to offer. Participating Artists are: -Lísandra Týra Jóns -Vena Naskrecka -Ingibjörg Steingrímsdóttir and the dancers: Ása María Sigrúnardóttir, Bergþóra […]
We read Nordic fiction, meet, and discuss the works together in a mix of Norwegian, Danish and Swedish. Our first meeting after the summer is on 26th of August at six o’clock. The novel we will be discussing is Ikki fyrr enn tá by Oddfríður Marni Rasmussen from the Faroe Islands. The book is to be found […]
We are living through a period of profound technological, environmental and social change. Amid increasing speed, overstimulation and uncertainty, questions of attention, meaning, relationship and belonging have taken on renewed importance. How do we remain grounded without withdrawing from the world? What allows depth, clarity and meaningful relationship to emerge within conditions that increasingly fragment […]
Join Us for an Afternoon of Art and Culture at the Nordic House – Reykjavík Culture Night 2026! In celebration of Reykjavík Culture Night 2026, the Nordic House warmly welcomes everyone to an inspiring afternoon filled with yoga, storytelling, public talks and creativity. Throughout the day, a variety of events will take place: 10:00 – […]
After a wonderful collaboration, Plantan Bistró will bid farewell to the Nordic House at the end of July. Their last day of service is 31 July, and we warmly encourage guests to visit and enjoy their offerings until then. We are deeply grateful for the presence, warmth, and professionalism they have brought to our community, […]
Stages is a project that gathers twelve dance artists from Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands to collaborate artistically and create three choreographic works. The project will allow a meeting between North Atlantic dance artists facing similar challenges and geographic barriers to connect and build professional relationships through working in the dance studio. From the […]
Iceland’s oldest environmental organisation, a mobile nature school in Åland and a Norwegian environmental organisation run by children are just three of a eight names on the shortlist for the Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026. The Nordic Council Environment Prize 2026 focuses on initiatives that educate children and young people about environmental and climate issues. […]
We invite you to a pleasant launch party for the art magazine Lyng at the Nordic house in Reykjavík. There will be light refreshments, a welcoming atmosphere, and a short introductory talk about the work of Heysahorn Art Collective. But what is Lyng? Lyng is a new cross-border magazine for art from the Nordic region, […]
Iceland was part of the Danish kingdom until 1944, one of its several overseas territories. Starting in the late 18th century, the Danish authorities undertook some major initiatives to systematically map this corner of the kingdom. The first of those was coastal surveying of the west of the country. In the early 19th century, coastal […]
Hot-Dog Poetry by Estelle Pollaert. Do you have a poem in your belly? Put it on paper and tuck it into a hot dog. About anything, in any language, With a name or without — it doesn’t matter. We look forward to reading it. Estelle Pollaert is a French illustrator based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Originally […]
Ikonen & Gröndal (FI/IS) A truly unique musical adventure, blending twisted grooves from the North Pole, the swing of Antarctic penguins, Oriental maqamat and Occidental harmonies, sounds from the depth of the Earth and from the distant galaxies – hot as glowing lava, cool as the Arctic Ocean. Kari Ikonen – analogue synthesizers, voice & toys […]
Visual Storytelling: Stories about Nature Connection is a project based on a workshop held at the Nordic House from 18–22 March. The outcome is accessible teaching material developed with support from Erasmus+. Click here to view the teaching material The project is a collaborative initiative carried out in partnership with the Anykščiai Library in Lithuania, and its […]
In this family workshop, you will be inspired by the small but important world of insects. Íris María, a visual artist, leads the art workshop. You start by drawing insects with felt-tip pens and then they are painted with watercolors. Insects play a key role in our ecosystems; they pollinate plants, help decompose organic matter […]
Everyone is welcome to a workshop in connection with the Children’s Library’s summer exhibition: The Secret Life of Insects, with textile designer Álfrún Pálmadóttir. The summer exhibition explores the hidden worlds of insects in the Nordic countries, and in the workshop you will be able to make your own insects from colorful felt! You can […]
Mýrin is an international children’s literature festival held every two years, operating since 2001. The festival is hosted at the Nordic House in Reykjavík and lasts for several days in the autumn. The collaboration behind Mýrin consists of the following institutions and organizations: IBBY Iceland, SÍUNG (The Association of Children’s and Young Adult Authors in Iceland), The Writers’ Union of Iceland, […]