Nordic House (Iceland)

Nordic House (Iceland)

The Nordic House (Icelandic: Norræna húsið) is a building in Vatnsmýri, Reykjavík, Iceland, used by the Nordic Council to promote Nordic culture. The house was designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and was completed in 1968; it opened to the public in August the same year. The house hosts a variety of events every year, including lectures, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and concerts.

See also

  • Nordic House (Faroe Islands)

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Coordinates: 64°08′17″N 21°56′49″W / 64.1381°N 21.9469°W / 64.1381; -21.9469


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