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, […]
Welcome to a family concert during Opera days! The Troll and the Magic Island is an original story by the chamber ensemble Stundarómur. The story is based on the folktales Soria Moria Castle and The Elves are Deep and follows the troll Ásgerður on her journey around a magical island ruled by two queens and […]
This hands-on and imaginative workshop invites participants to co-create and invent new rituals for pollinating plants and flowers in Icelandic greenhouses — collaborating with or embodying pollinators. As climate and ecological constraints challenge our traditional reliance on bees and bumblebees, we will explore speculative and practical alternatives to support local growing systems and celebrate pollination […]
Welcome to the opening of the exhibition Sediment and Signal in the Nordic House! The official opening will take place between 5-7pm on 11 October. Sediment and Signal gathers artists attuning to temporalities beyond human scale. Featuring Erna Skúladóttir, Pétur Thomsen, Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir and Mark Wilson, Julie Sjöfn Gasiglia, Rhoda Ting & Mikkel Bojesen, Ragna […]
Join us at the Nordic House for an artist talk with participating artists of Sequences XII: Erna Skúladóttir, Julie Gasiglia, Pétur Thomsen, and Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir/Mark Wilson. The talk will be moderated by Daria Testo and will be held in English. As part of Sequences XII: Pause, the event is open and free to all. The […]
Join us for an artist talk with artist group WAUHAUS and artist duo Rhoda Ting/Mikkel Bojesen. As part of Sequences XII: Pause, the event is open and free to all, and will be held in English. WAUHAUS is a Helsinki-based multidisciplinary arts collective. The collective’s works are situated between different genres of art and they […]
Dancing Rabbit is a creative character workshop for children in the context of Sequences XII. 2 PM in the children´s library – for the youngest, 4 years and younger. 3 PM in Elissa auditorium – for 5 years and older. Leynir and Læða can’t wait to dance and erode with you! – All welcome! The […]
Join us at the Nordic House for a panel discussion on performance with participating artists of Sequences XII: Hildur Elísa Jónsdóttir, Rósa Ómarsdóttir, Hugo Llanes, Maija Mustonen/Hrefna Lind Lárusdóttir, Lucky 3, and Geirþrúður Finnbogadóttir Hjörvar. The panel will be led by Nína Hjálmarsdóttir, who works in performance and research. They are an assistant professor and […]
Pippi is super strong and full of imagination! She loves doing things her own way. In this creative workshop, children will dive into the world of Pippi while drawing in an unexpected way. Just like Pippi! Children will discover treasures, become Thing Finders and bring home their very own portable piece of Pippi’s world. Pippi […]
Welcome to Educational Wednesdays in collaboration with the Swan in Iceland. More and more people rely on online shops to buy various goods. We will go through what to watch out for when shopping online – and what you can safely trust. The lecturer is Birgitta Stefánsdóttir, specialist at the Swan in Iceland. After the […]
Welcome to Educational Wednesdays in collaboration with “Svanurinn” in Iceland. Every day we make many lifestyle choices that can have positive, neutral, or negative effects on our environment, our health, and the people around us. In this session, we will explore simple steps towards a greener lifestyle. The lecture will be given by Ester Alda […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro are a mix of events: music sessions, parent education, workshops or crafts, and special offers for the youngest at Plantan Bistro. This Wednesday, Plantan offers a sensory play activity with a guide on site from 10:30–11:00. Guests are also invited to stay and enjoy the new exhibition Pippi, Democracy and […]
Every year, The Nordic Bookworm creates new inspiration material for picture books nominated for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize. This year’s exciting selection covers everything from nuclear war to magical summer days with the family. On The Nordic Bookworm’s website, www.bokslukaren.org, you can download the brand-new inspiration material for this year’s […]
On the opening of the exhibition Sequences XII: Pause, a performance will take place in the main area on the first floor, at the Nordic house at 16:00! Sequences XII: Pause presents a dance performance by Rósa Ómarsdóttir. Rósa Ómarsdóttir (b.1988, Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic choreographer and performance artist whose work explores bodily presence, […]
Families and children of all backgrounds are invited to celebrate the end of the year with music from around the globe! The aim is to offer a participatory experience where all can sing and make music. The program includes solstice chants, Icelandic, Arabic, Latin-American songs, and more. During the event, we will provide families with […]
This week, Sigrún Gía Hrafnsdóttir and other office managers of the Info Norden departments had a great meeting with Annika Hambrudd (Nordic Cooperation Minister), Tasso Stafilidis (Director of the Nordic Institute in Åland), and Fredrik Karlström (member of the Cross-Border Obstacles Council). During the meeting, they received, among other things, a presentation on NIPÅ’s cultural […]
A multi-sensory feast awaits at this year’s RIFF Cinematic Culinary Experience! Join us for the critically acclaimed Big Night, directed by the food connoisseur Stanley Tucci, served alongside a specially curated menu from Plantan Bistro—each dish inspired by the film’s rich flavors and emotional flair. Primo and Secondo, two Italian immigrant brothers, pour their hearts […]
Pippi on the run Tommy and Annika are tired of their parents nagging them, and want to do something fun during the summer holidays. But one day they both decide to run away from home. They ask Pippi to come with them, which she does. Pippi also promises her siblings’ mother to keep an eye […]
We are proud to host RIFF, Reykjavík International Film Festival, again for the year 2025! The program at the Nordic House will take place from 27.09.2025 to 05.10.2025, and offers a great variety of events: Please be aware that entry is free to The Nordic House events, but in some cases, registration is necessary. Further information […]
For 40 years, we have helped young people in the Nordic region find jobs in another Nordic country. To mark this occasion, we would like to celebrate together and look back on the journey. Guests will have the opportunity to hear personal stories from former Nordjobbers and others who have been involved in the project, […]
FIND FUNDING FOR YOUR NORDIC PROJECT – INTRODUCING NAPA’S GRANT PROGRAMS Are you interested in cultural cooperation between Greenland and the rest of the Nordic region? Do you have an idea for a project with Nordic collaborators? Are you wondering how to fund your project? NAPA, the Nordic Institute in Greenland, administers two Nordic grant programs: one for cultural projects and one for collaborative projects […]
Would you like to know more about funding opportunities for Nordic collaboration? Welcome to Nordic Culture Point’s information session that will guide you through funding options for arts and culture, civil society and activities for children and youth. Please sign up by email: kolbrun@nordichouse.is Here’s what we offer: · Information about Nordic funding programs · […]
Program: Part 1: The situation in the Faroe Islands and Greenland in Danish: 16:30 Opening, Jón Gnarr, Chairman of the West Nordic Council. 16:32 Welcome, Hrannar Björn Arnarsson, Chairman of the Nordic Society. 16:35 The situation in the Faroe Islands, Janus Páll Rein, lawyer. 16:45 The situation in Greenland, Karsten Peter Jensen, Head of the […]
Welcome to the Latvian School’s Harvest Festival in the Greenhouse at Nordic House. Everyone is welcome to create their own autumn vegetable arrangement. Participation is free of charge. Latvian: Miķeļdienas ! Rudens svētki 21. septembrī aicinām lielus un mazus uz kopīgu svinēšanu! No 10:30 līdz 13:30 Ziemeļu mājas siltumnīcā ikviens varēs radīt savu īpašo rudens […]
Nordic House Book Club Are you curious about Nordic literature but unsure where to start? The Nordic House hosts a book club in Reykjavík’s most beautiful library, where we gather to discuss Nordic literature. The reading group is led by Anne Gamborg Jensen, literature intern. In October, we will read Sámi poetry. We will explore […]
Meet the Author: Kathrine Nedrejord Welcome to a “Meet the Author” with Kathrine Nedrejord, author of Sameproblemet and other books. Kathrine Nedrejord grew up in Kjøllefjord, Finnmark, and writes her books in Norwegian; several of them have been translated into Northern Sámi. She was nominated for the Nordic Council Literature Award for Forbryter og straff in 2023, […]
Family Wednesdays with Plantan Bistro are intended for our youngest guests and their adults. On Wednesday, September 17th, you will be able to visit the brand new Pippi Longstocking exhibition, try on the costumes and play in Pippi’s toddler tent and Pippi’s adventure house. There will also be magnetic blocks on site that are fun […]
The artist Björg Þórhallsdóttir is the author of the popular diary series Tíminn minn, which has been published in Iceland for over a decade. She spreads joy and a richer life. Björg moved to Norway as a young person and is highly appreciated there, both as an artist and an author. Gleði Bjargar was first […]
Welcome to the exhibition Pippi, Democracy, and Children’s Voices! We celebrate the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking with an exhibition that offers insight into the adventurous world of one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Third-grade students from Hólabrekkuskóli contributed ideas for the exhibition, and Pippi’s adventure house is the result of […]
Sequences XII: Pause presents the exhibition Sediment and Signal at the Nordic House. SEDIMENT AND SIGNAL gathers artists attuning to temporalities beyond human scale. Featuring Erna Skúladóttir, Pétur Thomsen, Bryndís Snæbjörnsdóttir and Mark Wilson, Julie Sjöfn Gasiglia, Rhoda Ting & Mikkel Bojesen, Ragna Róbertsdóttir, Thomas Pausz, and Wauhaus, the exhibition reflects on glacial shifts, fungal […]
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: 16. […]
Organic Day will be celebrated at the Nordic House on Saturday, September 20. Organic farmers and producers will be on site with a wide variety of organic food and beauty products – which visitors can taste, try, and buy. Events connected to the Organic Day will also take place across the country. Information about these […]
Old Pros, Red Umbrella Iceland, Strip Lab, Red Umbrella Sweden and PION present a one day conference: “Sex Worker Stories and Public Policy”This event is free and open to the public. Event Program: 11-11:30am coffee / meet and greet 11:30am-12:30pm Birna Gústafsson MS, a public health researcher will present on the impact of end demand […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts for children and their parents. The event takes place without words, so it is open to audiences of any linguistic background. Natalia uses […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts for children and their parents. The event takes place without words, so it is open to audiences of any linguistic background. Natalia uses […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 3 years old. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts for children and their parents. The event takes place without words, so it is open to audiences of any linguistic background. Natalia uses […]
Screening and a sticky Papier-mâché workshop! YouthRIFF film festival offers a screening of PIPPI (in Icelandic) and a sticky Papier-mâché workshop! There is limited space and we encourage everyone to arrive on time before the screening to secure a seat. In order to participate in the workshop after the screening, you must register separately on […]
Short Films for children & Bookwork Workshop! YouthRIFF offers a screening of the short film program for children aged 6–9 years old and an open bookwork workshop, during the screenings, inspired by stop-motion films at the Nordic House Library. Children can walk in an out of the screenings and participate in the workshop whenever it […]
On Saturday, the 6th of September, the Nordic House invites you to the fourth edition of PØLSE&POESI – an afternoon of poetry readings, good food, and drinks. The theme of this edition is “West Nordic Voices”, with poets representing Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. During PØLSE&POESI, we serve free sausages, condiments, and drinks from […]
In celebration of Pippi Longstocking’s 80th anniversary, an exhibition called Pippi, Democracy and the Voices of Children! is showing at the Nordic House Children’s Library, offering an insight into the adventurous world of one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. Each storyteller chooses a Pippi Longstocking story that they connect with, and some of them […]