The Nordic House

aesthetics and a cultural institution intended to foster and support cultural connections between Iceland and the Nordic countries.

The building is an architectural gem situated in Vatnsmýri, only a 10-minute walk from Reykjavík city centre. The Nordic House organises a diverse programme of exhibitions, events, and activites throughout the year with many events free of charge.

The Nordic House is designed by acclaimed Finnish modernist architect Alvar Aalto (1898-1976). The house features most of Aalto's signature traits and is furnished with beautiful design. The Nordic House features a unique library, a children's library, a concert hall as well as an exhibition hall (Hvelfing) showcasing relevant contemporary art, culture and design.

The Nordic House is home to restaurant

Sónó Matseljur, a vegetarian restaurant

Sæmundargata 11, 102 Reykjavík

+354 551 7030 (Nordic House)

+354 851 6060 (Sono) www.nordichouse.is info@nordichouse.is that dances to the rhythm of the seasons with local Icelandic herbs and seductive spices of the Middle East.

The Nordic House opening hours change depending on events and festivals. Check out our event calendar for more information. Our website is in three languages, English, Icelandic and one Scandinavian language. Welcome!

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.

Höfuðstöðin is a new art and culture center that permanently displays the large-scale multi-sensory installation Chromo Sapiens by Shoplifter / Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir.

Höfuðstöðin opened in 2022 and is the first self funded art center created by an Icelandic female artist around her own work, and raised over $100.000 on Kickstarter before its opening.

Höfuðstöðin also features a beautiful café with outdoor seating, where you can get a light lunch after seeing the exhibit, or even a cocktail at their stylish bar. The space can also be rented for private events.

Chromo Sapiens is Shoplifter's monumental, multi-sensory, large-scale installation that debuted at the Icelandic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale in 2019, to worldwide critical acclaim. The installation

Rafstöðvarvegur 1a, 110 Reykjavík

+354 550 0077 www.hofudstodin.com consists of three caves made from Shoplifter’s signature material, synthetic hair extensions. The installation surrounds the viewer's horizon with soundscapes from the Icelandic band HAM in each cave. Entering the installation as homo sapiens, you are invited to explore your inner landscape through the stimulation of the senses, where you are the destination of the journey, and when exiting you have transformed into Chromo Sapiens.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

Admission: ISK 2,050. Youth (12-17): ISK 1,250

Seniors: ISK 1,450. Children (5-11): ISK 650

Children under 5: Free