In connection with the nominations for the Nordic Council Children’s and Young People’s Literature Prize 2026, we invite you to an event where we take a closer look at projects that inspire reading joy among children and young people. The event will be streamed here: https://vimeo.com/event/5802568 Representatives from den nordiske bokslukeren will present the model […]
Welcome to the presentation of this year’s nominations for the Nordic Council Children’s and Young People’s Literature Prize 2026, held in the library here at the Nordic House. We will be joined by the Icelandic authors nominated this year, and the committee will give a presentation of their contributions. A light lunch will be served, […]
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 English. Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic brings together artists and scientists to explore the profound environmental, cultural, […]
Make your own glacier animal! We welcome the whole family to come and make some glacier animals. You might have heard about the famous glacier mice, perhaps you have even seen one. In this workshop we are going to make an animal that lives on the glacier, perhaps it is the mice, perhaps it is […]
Borders & Boundaries is a photo exhibition for vocational education students in the Nordic countries. The NU exhibitions have been held yearly since 2017 by Yrkesinstitutet Prakticum in Helsinki (www.prakticum.fi). Welcome to the opening of the exhibition on tuesday 10th March at 5pm – 7pm. The aim of the project is to network and develop […]
Borders & Boundaries is a photo exhibition for vocational education students in the Nordic countries. The NU exhibitions have been held yearly since 2017 by Yrkesinstitutet Prakticum in Helsinki (www.prakticum.fi). See the floorplan – click here. The aim of the project is to network and develop media & art education in the Nordic countries and […]
Do you have an idea for an Icelandic–Finnish collaboration project? You can apply for funding from the Iceland–Finland Cultural Fund for projects that promote cooperation between the two countries. The application deadline is 31 March 2026. Read more about the opportunity here: https://hanaholmen.fi/sv/KulturfondenIslandFinland Image from a performance by Linda Granfors & Aura Hakuri, at the Nordic […]
What is a sýningarstjóri? Why are there so few formal curatorial positions in Iceland? How can we drive the curatorial forward here? How can the conditions for developing curatorial practices be better? Building on our recent article, What even is a sýningarstjóri?, we (KoK) invite you to an open conversation on curatorial practice, precarity, institutional […]
The whole family is welcome to a Swedish workshop with music, art and readings! Hillevi Torell, a writer from Sweden, visits the Nordic House and reads from her book Guðrún and the flycatcher, which was published in 2025. The book is a warm and thought-provoking story about roots, family ties, reunions, courage and the beauty […]
Praktik vid Nordens hus – Hösten 2026 Som praktikant vid Nordens hus blir du en del av ett dynamiskt team som arbetar med kulturutbyte mellan Island, Norden och de baltiska länderna. Verksamheten omfattar utställningar, evenemang, konferenser och festivaler inom konst, kultur, litteratur samt samhälls- och miljöfrågor. Tillgänglighet och mångfald är centrala delar av arbetet. Praktikprogrammet […]
Would you like to perform in a unique setting this summer? The Nordic House Picnic concerts have become a natural part of Reykjavik’s summer music scene. These concerts take place in the greenhouse, with the beautiful Vatnsmýri as a backdrop, accompanied by the sounds of the many birds who reside in the area. The Nordic […]
The nominees for the 2026 Nordic Council Literature Prize will be announced on Thursday 26th of February. What are we reading here in the Nordics? Are there any tendencies or trends in Nordic literature? Language: Swedish and Norwegian. The event will be streamed. Why are the Icelandic writers so nostalgic? Why does Norwegians always write […]
Try braiding your own colourful threads! The whole family is welcome to a workshop where Sami arts and crafts are put in focus. Braiding, twisting and tassels are important elements, that are used to create both practical and decorative details in Sami culture. These threads that are created by braiding and twisting become stronger and […]
Pippi Longstocking has a long history on the Icelandic stage, longer than many might think. This lively and determined girl first appeared to Icelandic readers in a book in 1949. From there she traveled north to Akureyri and jumped onto the professional stage in 1970. But her theatrical roots lie deeper and can be traced […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts without words, so it is open to families of any linguistic background. Natalia uses gestural […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts without words, so it is open to families of any linguistic background. Natalia uses gestural […]
Hyggestund 14. February 1-3pm Welcome to a creative drop-in craft workshop for children and their care takers at the Children´s library. This Saturday extra materials are available at the children´s library in connection to the new exhibitions The North and Ripple. Families are encouraged to draw, sew, make glaciers or clouds with materials provided, following […]
Parents, guardians, and all interested parties are invited to a lecture on substances in children’s surroundings, presented by the Executive Director of the Nordic Swan in Iceland. The event will take place in the children’s library at the Nordic House, and guests are welcome to bring their children. Plantain Bistró has an offer for the […]
Children ages 8-10 are welcome to sign up for a two-day workshop at the Nordic house. The workshop draws focus from two new exhibitions at the house: Ripples and The North. The themes of the exhibitions are the effect of climate change and the future of glaciers, with four artists from Iceland, Greenland, Finland and […]
Would you like to build valuable experience in finance within a vibrant cultural institution with strong Nordic and international connections? The Nordic House in Reykjavík is seeking an ambitious and reliable Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant for a 50% position, who is eager to grow in the role and take part in the Nordic region’s diverse cultural and […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
Lars Emil Foder (b. 1980) is an author, musician, and singer-songwriter, often performing under the artist name LEF. His texts are at once humorous, whimsical, and profound, reflecting his background in philosophy studies in Copenhagen. Foder has a rare ability to discover and cultivate the poetic in everyday life, and he is a charming and […]
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 North. The North is an exhibition that invites visitors into a creative and imaginative space inspired by northern nature, glaciers, and fairytale worlds. The North opens at […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Welcome to Morning reading at the Nordic House. Every Thursday from 7:30 – 10:00 Join us every Thursday from 7:30 for a welcoming weekly event in the library. Everyone is invited to come early, enjoy a good book, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. This event encourages reading and mindful time away […]
Exhibition Catalogue Membrane explores soil regeneration as a fundamental process that makes Earth habitable, enabling life to emerge, persist, and renew itself. Scientific and posthumanist perspectives increasingly describe soil as a self-organising living system: a dynamic, symbiotic process rather than an inert resource. Soil embodies both life-generating growth and the vital cycles of decay and […]
Our Language. Our Land. Our Existence. A Perspective from Kalaallit Nunaat – Greenland A public talk by Katti Frederiksen, linguist, writer, founding director of Iperaq, and recipient of the Vigdís International Prize Speaking from an Inuit perspective, Frederiksen will discuss the relationships among people, the Arctic as a shared space, and the Greenlandic language and […]
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 […]