The Nordic house

The Nordic House is an icon of aesthetics, a cultural institution and an architectural gem situated in a bird sanctuary, only a 10-minute walk from the Reykjavík city centre. The Nordic House has exhibition areas showcasing Nordic art, a boutique with Nordic design , a beautiful Nordic library with a children's library and a playing area for families and AALTO Bistro, one of Reykjavik’s best restaurants.

Wither you fancy a nice lunch with a great view ore want to enjoy quality events, architecture or Nordic design, The Nordic House is definitely a place to visit. AALTO Bistro is run by the renowned chef Sveinn Kjartansson, which has been showing viewers of Icelandic television how to make the most of the country’s natural food sources, especially its impressive range of seafood.

Now, visitors to the Nordic House can sample for themselves the work of this creative genius, in the form of delicious smørrebrød (open sandwiches), delightful fresh lunch specials and, over the weekends, a delicately constructed dinner menu. Naturally, the fruits of the sea feature prominently, although meat and vegan options are also on offer.

Visit Aalto Bistro website. www.aalto.is Here is an idea how to enjoy the Nordic House (2 hours) Audio tour. Start your visit at The Nordic House by taking an audio tour of the house. The tour is free and available at the reception.

Exhibition. After a being inspired by the history and architecture of the Nordic House, visit the Atrium or exhibition rooms on the lower floor.

Dinner. Enjoy a leisurely meal at the AALTO Bistro, with an amazing view of Reykjavík and the Vatnsmýri Nature Reserve.The food at the AALTO Bistro draws on fresh, local and healthy ingredients, with vegan options.

Check out the event calendar https://nordichouse.is/en/event/ EVENTS The Nordic House organizes a diverse program of cultural events and exhibitions and is a venue for front row activities in the Icelandic cultural calendar.

A full event and ticketing service can be found in English at www.nordichouse.is For a complete list of events, visit The Nordic House's event calendar. https://nordichouse.is/en/event/ Opening hours: The Nordic House Open daily: 10:00 – 17:00 Reception Open daily: 10:00 – 17:00 The Library Open daily: 10:00 – 17:00 tel: +354 551 7090 AALTO Bistro Sun - Tue: 11:30 - 17:00 Wed - Sat: 11:30 - 21:30 tel. +354 551 0200