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 […]
The Nordic House participates in DesignMarch 6th to 10th of May 2026. DesignMarch is one of Reykjavík’s leading city festivals and a key event in the city’s cultural life. The festival brings together participants and guests in an original world of design and innovation, where fresh ideas and unexpected approaches are given space to flourish. […]
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 […]