The Icelandic Poetry Center, located at Túngata 5 in Siglufjörður, was officially opened on July 8, 2011, by Mrs. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the former President of Iceland.
The center houses over a thousand Icelandic poetry books, both old and new, which visitors can enjoy in a cozy atmosphere with a cup of coffee or tea.
The Icelandic Poetry Center, located at Túngata 5 in Siglufjörður, was officially opened on July 8, 2011, by Mrs. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the former President of Iceland.
The center houses over a thousand Icelandic poetry books, both old and new, which visitors can enjoy in a cozy atmosphere with a cup of coffee or tea.
Exhibition panels trace the evolution of Icelandic poetry, accompanied by artifacts related to its history.
During the summer, the Poetry Center hosts daily events at 4:00 PM, featuring poetry readings, music, and lectures on poetry.
These events are free of charge and open to the public. In 2021, the Icelandic Poetry Center celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special program.
The Icelandic Poetry Center is unique on a national level, aiming to present Icelandic poetry to its visitors in an engaging and accessible manner.
Since 2002 Siglufjörður has welcomed cruise ship passengers to visit this small town at the edge of North Iceland that is full of well-kept history.
Gránugötu 5b