Gröndalshús
Gröndal's House

A charming little writer-illustrator's home in the heart of the old town, artist-hub for events and creative work. Gröndals residenice flat is on the ground floor. 

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Literature Web

Read about Icelandic contemporary authors and their work on the Literature Web. You'll find information about over 100 writers. 

Timeline

Do you want to learn a little about Icelandic literary history from the saga age to the present? Take a look at our literary timeline and start your journey.

Culture walks Reykjavik

Culture Walks Reykjavik is our free app in the iTunes Store and Google Play Store. Here you will find guided literary walks in Icelandic, English, German and Spanish. 

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Fréttir
Friday 31. Jan 2020
Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature Residency

Writers of children's fiction from other UNESCO Cities of Literature are invited to apply for a month long residency in Reykjavík in October 2020. Application deadline is March 1st 2020.

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Fréttir
Sunday 29. Dec 2019
Poetry Readings from Dawn to Dusk

The new year will be celebrated with poetry readings in Gröndal's House from dawn to dusk on January 1st 2020. 

Gröndalshús
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  • Einar Már Guðmundsson

    „Og hafið … // þar sem almættið speglar ásjónu sína / blint einsog öldurótið í sálinni / úfið með gráa drauma í fanginu / og framandi orð á vör.“

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    Waters and Harbours in the North - Færeyjar
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    Waters and Harbours in the North - Reykjavík
    Video art from the project Waters and Harbors in the north -...
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    The Reykjavík City of Literature celebrates its five year...
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