The West Nordic Day – seminar What is it like to work creatively with a language some think are threatened? How easy is it to be included in a west-Nordic linguistic community as an immigrant? Can computer games make it more fun to learn languages? On the occasion of the West-Nordic day 2020, the Nordic […]
Novel (Finnish, translated into Danish) Selja Ahava: Før min mand forsvinder, 2019/ Ennen kuin mieheni katoaa, 2017 An auto fictional novel about getting emotionally lost when one’s husband through ten years of marriage suddenly one morning declares: “In reality, I’ve always wanted to be a woman.” Read a very empathizing first-hand account of perplexity, confusion, […]
The Story Circle is a joint project of the City Library and the Women of Multicultural Ethnicity Network in Iceland. Last winter and spring The Story Circle came together for five workshops to breathe, sing, enjoy poetry, and to needle felt. These activities encouraged participants to focus on the here and now, to find peace and […]
The Nordic House had the privilege of hosting the Finnish artist Saara Ekström. Saara is an admirer of Icelandic nature and came to Iceland to collect material for her art and be inspired. “I’m very happy to be invited to the Nordic House to work on a project connected to the earth’s strata and geological […]
How can you spice up a slice of bread with a good pesto? Is it possible to make a delicious soft drink from the vegetation in the garden? Children aged 10-16 are offered an hour-long cooking class where they can learn to make pesto spread and homemade soda from the harvest outside the Nordic House. […]
How can you make a simple salad exciting? Is it possible to make a delicious soft drink from the vegetation of the garden? Children aged 6-9 are offered an hour-long cooking class where they can learn to make an exciting salad and homemade soda from the harvest outside the Nordic House. Árni Ólafur Jónsson, chef […]
Non-fiction literature on painting art (Danish) Annette Rosenvold Hvidt and Gertrud Oelsner: Vilhelm Hammershøi – på sporet af det åbne billede, 2018 Read a very thorough review of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s life from an art and cultural-historical perspective. Painter Hammershøi is one of the best known Danish painters in the world and stands out from his […]
Have you ever seen and tasted a cucumber that looks more like a zucchini? Do you want to taste the flower Anis Hyssop, which is similar to licorice? Outside The Nordic House, it’s the harvest season of the project “See, Sow and Sample”. Children are encouraged to come to see and taste the harvest of […]
The Nordic House invites you to the harvest days of the project “Sow, see and sample” 1st-6th September. Outside the Nordic House, you can see the harvest in boxes and greenhouses. Inside the MATR café, you can then taste the harvest in various dishes and drinks. There will be daily offers on dishes utilizing the […]
Mýrin – International Children’s literature festival will be held in the Nordic house 14-16 October 2021. The name of the tenth festival is Together in the Moorland. Icelandic and foreign authors, illustrators and children’s book experts will entertain themselves and the festival’s guests with readings, lectures and workshops. Mýrin homepage Facebook
Novel (Danish) Karen Fastrup: Hungerhjerte, 2018 Memoir novel An amazing memoir novel about the author and translator Karen’s own life of living like a crazy bullet, having a wild animal inside her, and in between behaving insanely. About a difficult childhood with a complicated father, loss of a younger brother, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts that […]
Live stream from a concert with Brek in the Nordic house. Brek is a new band that is beginning to make a name for itself in the Icelandic music scene. The emphasis is on combining the various influences from different styles of folk and popular music. The band also tries to find new and exciting […]
Are you curious about Nordic literature, but don’t know where to start? This autumn The Nordic House will continue with the event “The Nordic Book Circle” in the most beautiful Library in Reykjavík. The Book Circle will meet four times this season, with Sunna Dís Másdóttir as the host. Sunna Dís is a literary critic […]
Non-fiction literature on women life (Danish) Renée Toft Simonsen: Jeg er f*cking hot, 2018 A personally written book for you who, like the author, is around 50 and experiences hormone changes in the same way as when you were a teenager – or for those who just want to gain insight into women’s menopause, emerging […]
Collage workshop for families. In the workshop parents and children together create collages out of old newspapers, magazines and all kinds of recycled paper. Old books and other recycled items could be used too. Instant exhibition will be held of the artworks created during the workshop. Artist Jurgita Motiejunaite tells children and parents about the […]
Crime novel (Danish) Søren Svejstrup: Kastanjemanden, 2018 The two police investigators from the Copenhagen Police’s Department of Homicide, the young and ambitious Naia Thulin and the career-parked Mark Hess with the sad past, are busy getting back on track with an otherwise completed investigation into the alleged murder of the Minister of Social Affairs. The […]
Novel (Danish) Lotte Kaa Andersen: Syv sind, 2018 The final book in the romantic trilogy about life among the upper class after the financial crisis at one of Denmark’s richest addresses in Hellerup north of Copenhagen. We are not only invited into the pretty surface with beautiful, luxuriant and flowering gardens and large mansion villas […]
The event begins at 19:30 and everyone is welcome as long as there is room. The conversation will be in Swedish. Free entrance. Welcome! Two Nordic writers will discuss their authorship. Icelandic Þórdís Gísladóttir has invited Swedish Nina Hemmingsson to the Nordic House, where they invite the audience into a conversation about their interests, themes, […]
Now I die, honey – Livestream Kristín Ómarsdottír is a peculiar voice in Icelandic literature. Kristín Ómarsdóttir explores gender, boundaries and identity in her strong and vulnerable poems, novels, short stories and plays. This author night will revolve around Kristín Ómarsdóttir’s authorship as the award-winning translator John Swedenmark, who translated Ómarsdóttirs books, will lead us […]
The event will only take place on Livestream. More information on The Nordic House opening hours and service. How many women can one woman be? Conversation between Hanne Højgaard Viemose and Kristín Eiríksdóttir Hanne Højgaard Viemose and Kristín Eiríksdóttir’s writings have similarities. Therefore we have chosen to bring together the two writers in a conversation […]
Free tickets Biopic of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, the author of numerous children’s books and creator of Pippi Longstocking. Teenaged Astrid Lindgren (Alba August), who later went on to write the Pippi Longstocking series, leads a carefree life with her family in the forests and fields of rural Sweden. Restless and eager to break free […]
Welcome to an exhibition about Pippi Longstocking at the Nordic House children’s library. The exhibition is held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the first book about Pippi. The Nordic House and the Swedish Embassy in Iceland are participating in the exhibition. The first book about Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren and Ingrid Vang […]
Welcome to an exhibition about Pippi Longstocking at the Nordic House children’s library. The exhibition is held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the first book about Pippi. The Nordic House and the Swedish Embassy in Iceland are participating in the exhibition. The first book about Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren and Ingrid Vang […]
Come inside a Bambahús by Norræna Húsið during HönnunarMars! The main objective of the project is to reuse IBC tanks with the construction of greenhouses. Finding a new use for something valuable that usually ends in landfills. Rethinking the tanks, giving them a second chance. Introducing people to growing greens, the houses also remind us […]
Pop-up printmaking – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik A graphic workshop in connection with the 50th anniversary exhibition of The Icelandic Printmakers’ Association (Íslensk Grafík) in the Nordic House on The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik. Participants are introduced to simple graphic techniques where materials from the nature and the environment […]
The Reykjavik Blackbird Festival is a Swedish/Icelandic music event taking place on the 3rd of July in the Nordic House in Reykjavik, and world-wide through Facebook Live stream. Originally planned as a big 3-day festival with an impressive array of artists, with the aim of strengthening the already outstanding cultural collaboration between Sweden and Iceland, while also proudly showcasing […]
“Time for a celebration!” shouted Pippi, when she was back on her feet again. “We’ll celebrate until Villa Villekulla’s roof flies off!” 13:00: Story time 13:15: a visit from Pippi 13:30: the exhibition “Til hamingju Lína!” opens in the children’s library with games and competition 19:30: Becoming Astrid / a movie by Pernille Fischer Christensen […]
Before we were hit by a pandemic the plan was for 30 young artists to be represented at the festival as part of Platform GÁTT. Instead, Platform GÁTT in collaboration with The Nordic House will host an internet event with a selection of the artists who were supposed to be at the festival. We will […]
Before we were hit by a pandemic the plan was for 30 young artists to be represented at the festival as part of Platform GÁTT. Instead, Platform GÁTT in collaboration with The Nordic House will host an internet event with a selection of the artists who were supposed to be at the festival. We will […]
Mýrin – International Children’s literature festival will be held in the Nordic house 8-11 October 2020. The name of the tenth festival is Together in the Moorland. Icelandic and foreign authors, illustrators and children’s book experts will entertain themselves and the festival’s guests with readings, lectures and workshops. Mýrin homepage Facebook NOTE. Due to the […]
Íris Ösp sheds a light on the connection between mother love and mother earth. The closeness you experience in the pictures connects you to the roots, the roots of all life. The pictures provide a soothing effect and a relaxing impression where the magic is hidden in the details. Íris uses the ring shape as […]
Composer Gabríel Ólafs performs works from his recently released debut album in special, intimate arrangements for flute, harp, and violin. Like many, Gabríel was supposed to be on tour in Europe that was canceled. The pieces are performed by Gabríel, Ragnheiður Ingunn, Kristín Ýr, and Katie Buckley. The video is made by Blair Alexander and […]
Everyone is invited to sit down and relax in the Norwegian lounge at the Nordic House during Design March. In this spot, you will learn a bit more about the story of Norwegian furniture pieces, which have been hidden treasures in Nordic design history. The company Fjordfiesta launched a new production of pieces from this […]
All around the world young people have followed Greta Thunberg’s footsteps expressing their concerns about climate change and other environmental issues. They want measures to be taken for the future. In Iceland, a group of young people has been active in pointing out the problem and demanding immediate action. The young people who have organised […]
Tales of M. K. Čiurlionis – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik We welcome you to an exhibition at the Nordic House library with works of Lithuanian children living in Iceland. The works are inspired by paintings and music of the famous Lithuanian painter and musician M. K. Čiurlionis. Celebrating the year […]
Talking about feelings with babies: How are you feeling? – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik Did you know that a few weeks old babies show understanding of other’s feelings? The goal of this event is to create space for you and your little one/s to explore different feelings. Hiroe Terada, a […]
HUGARPERLUR: How am I feeling? – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik Come join us and let our minds shine! Hiroe Terada, a children’s book author and PhD in early childhood development, among others will introduce fun books and activities that open up conversations about feelings with children. The goal of this […]
Calm – a Family Workshop in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik A calming workshop at The Nordic House where the participants are led through a relaxing meditation in an enchanting environment. During The Children’s Culture Festival, we are exposed to music, theatre and fun activities. During all this action, Eva Rún Þorgeirsdóttir […]
Calm – a Family Workshop in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik A calming workshop at The Nordic House where the participants are led through a relaxing meditation in an enchanting environment. During The Children’s Culture Festival, we are exposed to music, theatre and fun activities. During all this action, Eva Rún Þorgeirsdóttir […]
Calm – a Family Workshop in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik A calming workshop at The Nordic House where the participants are led through a relaxing meditation in an enchanting environment. During The Children’s Culture Festival, we are exposed to music, theatre and fun activities. During all this action, Eva Rún Þorgeirsdóttir […]
Wreath making and storytelling – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik We have a lot of fun traditions at Midsummer festival in Lithuania and we, at the Lithuanian mother tongue school “Three colors”, are going to teach you how to make a flower wreath. We will use flowers from the nature and […]
The Nordic House opens the glass doors and invites you to concerts under the luminous Icelandic sky every Sunday afternoon from July 5 – August 9 at 3 PM in our beautiful greenhouse. The Picnic Concert Series presents Icelandic artists with music inspired by tradition or experimenting with the newest genres and tendencies. The concerts […]
Cardamom Town by Thorbjørn Egner 65 years – in connection with The Children’s Culture Festival in Reykjavik On the occasion of that, it is 65 years since the book about Aunt Sophie and the robbers Casper, Jasper and Jonathan was published, we invite you to a birthday party at the Nordic House children’s library on […]
In these times, there’s nothing better than to dive down into a good book. Maybe we can help you to find your new favorite book?
Ascension Day May 21st Open 10-17 (MATR 12-16) Whitsunday 31st of May Open 10-17 (MATR closed) Whitmonday 1st of June CLOSED (Monday) The national day of Iceland 17th of June CLOSED Commerce Day 3rd of August CLOSED Event Calendar For further information please contact info@nordichouse.is
Jelena’s music will draw you in with its warmth, quirkiness, and honesty. You’ll hear echoes of Serbia, where she was born, and of Canada, where she grew up. You’ll hear hints of folk, jazz, and pop, brought down to earth. Ultimately, you’ll hear a story; stirring, heart-breaking, and laugh-out-loud funny. Jelena will be joined by […]
Markús Bjarnason or simply Markús is a songwriter and musician from Reykjavik who has performed and released music for over a decade. His latest release Counting Sad Songs received well-deserved praise in Iceland and has also been played on KEXP in Seattle. The audience can expect an honest concert that will be emotional, powerful, and […]
The singer and songwriter MIMRA has made a reputation for her music in the alternative folk pop genre. MIMRA is a moniker of María Magnúsdóttir and she has recently released songs in cooperation with different producers, one being the track Right Where You Belong with the artist ZÖE. MIMRA’s first album, Sinking Island, was released in 2017, and […]