Welcome to a guided tour of the exhibition Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic. Ásthildur Jónsdóttir, curator of the exhibition will walk with guests through the exhibition for about one hour. The guided tour will be in Icelandic. Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic brings together artists and scientists to explore the profound environmental, cultural, […]
“Transformative, a door-opener for my work, something that brings more attention to the important and powerful literature being written in the Faroe Islands,” answered Vónbjørt Vang when asked what it feels like to win the Nordic Council Literature Prize. In 2025, it had been 39 years since the prize last went to a Faroese author. […]
Welcome to the 2026 Reading Circle at the Nordic House We will read books in Scandinavian languages, meet, and discuss the works together. The books we focus on are works that have either received or been nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Prize. The first meeting of the reading circle will take place on Wednesday, […]
Welcome to the symposium Art Education for the Climate, Saturday, February 7. Please note that the first part of the symposium will be held in English and the second part will be in Icelandic. The Arctic is changing fast. Ice melts and weather shifts. These changes spread like ripples and affect people, animals, and the […]
From the 1st February, a fee will be introduced for the Nordic House parking lots. Parka will be responsible for collecting and administering the fee. The goal of the change is to ensure our guests have better access to parking lots at the building and improve their utilization. The fee will apply on weekdays from […]
We celebrate the Sami National Day with a screening of the acclaimed documentary film “Historjá – Stitches for Sápmi” Friday 6 February 17:00 Free admission The Sami National Day is celebrated on 6 February, the day the first Sami Congress was held in 1917 in Trondheim, Norway. The film shows the Sami struggle, poetically and […]
We start the new year with two new employees! Silje Beite Løken and Nikulás Yamamoto Barkarson. We welcome them warmly to the team! Silje Beite Løken has taken over the project management of the Nordic Council Literature Prize and literary events at the Nordic House. Silje is Norwegian and has lived in Iceland since […]
The North is an exhibition at the Nordic House Children’s Library that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at the same time as the art exhibition Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic, in the Hvelfing exhibition space, and the artists’ works can […]
Nearly all of our time is spent indoors or close to buildings, making them an essential part of our everyday lives. Recently, the impact of the built environment on our health has gained increased attention, and questions about how we can improve buildings to support people’s physical and mental well-being have been widely discussed in […]
Welcome to the opening of: Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic, an exhibition that brings together artists and scientists to explore the profound environmental, cultural, and perceptual transformations currently unfolding in the Arctic. The exhibition examines the impact of climate change on snow, ice, and glacial landscapes, while inviting reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature […]
EXHIBITION CATALOGUE Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic brings together artists and scientists to explore the profound environmental, cultural, and perceptual transformations currently unfolding in the Arctic. Presented at the Nordic House in Reykjavík, the exhibition examines the impact of climate change on snow, ice, and glacial landscapes, while inviting reflection on humanity’s relationship with […]
We, the North Atlantic Islands Dance Network, are looking for three different choreographers with a choreographic urgency working in Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands. An open call for six dancers will follow in January 2026. From the 3rd to the 28th of August 2026, Stages will gather dance artists from Greenland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands to […]
Dear guests – especially our youngest! Next Wednesday, the authors of the project “Poetry & Song” invite parents and the youngest children to a morning where art, stories, games, poetry and music come together. Workshop instructors use the newly published “Poetry Chest.” The Poetry Chest contains 20 cards with known Icelandic verses, along with beautiful […]
What is LYNG? LYNG is a zine published by the Heysahorn Art Collective (HAC), a new interdisciplinary art collective based in the Arctic, Nordics, and the United Kingdom. Each issue is led by a guest editor. They will select from the submission pool which contributions will be published, based on a central theme. Our vision […]
We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and peace and prosperity in the coming year. Thank you for the pleasant and important moments we have shared over the past year. We begin 2026 with a series of warm and welcoming events, including an Author’s Evening with the winner of the 2025 Nordic […]
We warmly welcome you to the closing day of Sequences XII: Pause; Layered Memory at the Nordic House, where we will enjoy a cozy and reflective moment together. Daría Sól Andrews, the exhibition curator, will be present and will host a relaxed conversation about the exhibition, the natural world it reflects, and its multilayered sense […]
Workshop with Thomas Pausz In this hands-on workshop for all audiences we will learn about the pollination of flowers by bees, which is a key process for biodiversity and growing food. We will listen to bee buzzing sounds in the work in the green house, explore how bees see the world and how they choose […]
The Nordic House invites you to an evening event with Einar Már Guðmundsson, in collaboration with the Danish Teachers’ association and the University of Iceland. With his latest novel Allt frá hatti oní skó, Einar Már Guðmundsson welcomes his readers into the same storytelling universe we know from works such as Angels of the Universe […]
A warm welcome to enjoy the Advent with us at the Nordic House! Our festive program focuses on togetherness and cozy moments. We offer fun and diverse events: sustainable craft workshops, a Christmas gift swap market, concerts, Drink & Draw, and much more! You can find the program in the image or here below: 30.11.25 […]
Pan-Arctic Vision 2025 will be streamed LIVE on Facebook. The link will be posted on the Pan Arctic 2025 Facebook event. 10 Arctic artists 10 Arctic communities 10 Arctic songs – one Pan-Arctic vision! Looking at the world map, one can get the impression that the Arctic consists of a few scattered white dots […]
We are proud to present a literature night with the recipient of the 2025 Nordic Council Literature Prize, Vónbjørt Vang, in conversation with Gísli Magnússon. Together they will discuss Vang’s literary work, and dive deeper into her award-winning poetry collection Svørt Orkidé. After the event, the Faroese Embassy will offer light refreshments. The jury about […]
The Nordic House in Reykjavik is seeking a dedicated and skilled technician to join our Nordic meeting place, known for its diverse program of events, exhibitions, and conferences, as well as its strong focus on sustainability, inclusion, and accessibility. The ideal candidate is service-minded, responsible, and inclusive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously […]
The Nordic house will be a central point for fashion at DesignMarch 2026 and is now calling for proposals from designers. The Nordic House, designed by Alvar Alto, is a hidden gem among his better-known masterpieces, and features most of Aalto’s signature traits. These are evident in the ultramarine blue ceramic rooftop that takes its […]
Drink and draw Christmas edition! Join us for a cozy, festive evening of drinks and drawing as part of our Advent celebrations. This time, we are bringing back the wonderful **Sindri Sparkle Freyr**, who will guide us through a cozy night of drawing, drinks, and holiday cheer. No experience or material needed, just come as […]
Hyggestund – A Cozy Christmas Craft Workshop! Welcome to a drop-in workshop for families of all sorts where guests are invited to make Christmas cards and gift tags in a cozy holidays spirit. The workshop will take place in the Children’s Library where our exhibition Pippi, Democracy, and the Voices of Children!is located. Children are […]
Hyggestund – A Cozy Christmas Craft Workshop! Welcome to a drop-in workshop for families of all sorts where guests are invited to make Christmas cards and gift tags in a cozy holidays spirit. The workshop will take place in the Children’s Library where our exhibition Pippi, Democracy, and the Voices of Children!is located. Children are […]
Hyggestund – A Cozy Christmas Craft Workshop! Welcome to a drop-in workshop for families of all sorts where guests are invited to make Christmas cards and gift tags in a cozy holidays spirit. The workshop will take place in the Children’s Library where our exhibition Pippi, Democracy, and the Voices of Children! is located. Children […]
Readings, Pippi episodes & Pippi Christmas Crafts – The Last Story Hour of the Year! The last Story Hour of the year will be held in Swedish – Pippi Longstocking’s native language. Mikael Lind will read a Christmas themed Pippi story from a picture book. He will also invite guests to try to learn and […]
Christmas PIPPI: Story hours in Different Languages & Workshop at the Children´s Library! Storytellers will read picture books in different languages, with winter or Christmas stories related to Pippi. Come and listen to other languages and see what you understand from the pictures! Program: 10:30-11:00 Dansk Sang & Fortælletime! (Danish) 11:00-11:30 Norsk Sang- og Fortellerstund! (Norwegian) 11:30-12:00 […]
Used will be new on the Circuliar Christmas swap market hosted by the Nordic House, Landvernd and Græni Fáninn! The event is part of the Advent program at the Nordic house and a motivational campaign by Landvernd and Græni Fáninn, regarding a mindful November. Program: 13:00-17:00 – Circuliar Christmas swap market and Textile Bar 14:00-17:00 […]
What words do you feel are missing from the Icelandic language to describe our lived experiences? Do you wish you could express something but don’t know what word to use? As society evolves, we need new words to describe it. We invite you into a creative word-shop where we will brainstorm what words we wish we […]
Welcome to the 80th anniversary celebration of the United Nations and Lina Langsocks There will be a diverse and fun program for children and their companions, aged 3–12, with storytimes in Icelandic and Swedish, Global Goals bingo and crafts, as well as the opportunity to view the exhibition about Lina at the children’s library. Program: […]
To mark the 70th anniversary of the author Halldór Laxness receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955, a symposium will be held at the Nordic House. On the same occasion, Louise Calais, the Swedish Ambassador to Iceland, will open an exhibition about the Nobel Prize in the lobby of the Nordic House before the […]
Christmas concert by students of Allegro Suzuki Music School Students from the Allegro Suzuki Music School will play Christmas carols for guests, including: Christmas is everywhere, Merry Christmas is coming soon, Give the children bread, Bells and much more. Classical works such as Haydn’s Piano Sonata and Chopin’s Fantaisie-improvisation can also be heard. The Allegro […]
Hyggestund – A Sculptural Mobile! Welcome to a drop in workshop for families of all sorts where guests are introduced to natural and unnatural materials that unexpectedly fit together. The workshop is inspired by the exhibition Sediment and Signal which is part of the Sequences Art Festival. Museum pedagogues then assist guests to create a […]
Welcome to the opening event of Threads of Connection at the Nordic House on May 8th! Fashion and textile design take over the Nordic House during DesignMarch, transforming it into a vibrant venue for fashion and conversation. The theme of DesignMarch 2026 is Connections: “How do we connect through fashion, traditions, customs, and craftsmanship?” Threads […]
From November 6 to November 23, the Nobel Exhibition will be on display, offering a broad and inspiring insight into Alfred Nobel’s life, his will, and the Nobel Prizes awarded each year to individuals who have made a decisive contribution to humanity. From X-rays and insulin to genetic scissors and research on the gender […]
Soprano Ragnheiður Ingunn Jóhannsdóttir and pianist Guðmundur Hafsteinsson perform Guðmundur’s song cycle, Hugur minn líður (My Mind Drifts), to the poems by Snorri Hjartarson. Accessibility The Nordic House has good access to most of the building’s spaces. There is a wheelchair ramp that leads up to the house and inside the house there is an […]
Arctic Circle is the largest annual international forum for dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. In a time of rapid change and mounting challenges, Nordic cooperation in the Arctic remains vital to regional resilience, stability and sustainable development. This year, the Nordic Council of Ministers and several of its institutions will host […]
Introducing Mýrin, an international children’s and youth literature festival; Lost in the Moorland! Is children’s literature lost or are they the guiding light of a changing world? Eighteen foreign and domestic illustrators and experts in children’s literature take part in a three day program. Free entry to all the events during the festival. Program: 18. October […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro usually take place at the children’s library of the Nordic House and are a mix of different events – music sessions, parenting talks, workshops, or crafts – and there’s always a special offer for the youngest visitors at Plantan Bistro. On some Wednesdays, when no teacher or instructor is present, […]