Art and Architecture
Works of Art
At the Nordic House, you can experience a wealth of Nordic music, literature, visual and performance art, and movies. Every year, we host more than 400 events. In and around the house, you will also find permanent exhibits of Nordic art. Experience Tróndur Patursson’s powerful stone sculpture to the right of the entrance, or William Heinesen’s painting in the Dance Hall, depicting the five Faroese Night Hellions. You can read more about the Nordic House’s works of art here.
The House
The Nordic House is, in itself, worth a visit. As you enter through the front doors, you step onto Norwegian granite. While you relax in the Finnish furniture, you can feast your eyes on the beautiful woodwork, sourced directly from the forests of Sweden, along with the large glass panes and sturdy metal constructions from Denmark. Take a walk outside the house to discover the wild grass of the Faroe Islands growing on our Icelandic roof. Norwegian architect Ola Steen and Icelandic architect Kolbrún Ragnarsdóttir are responsible for designing the architectural beauty that is the Nordic House. Given its strategic location, the house offers a scenic view of Tórshavn, the North Atlantic Sea, and the Island of Nólsoy.