Our activities in Iceland

The Goethe-Institut Denmark also promotes cultural exchange and the teaching and learning of the German language in Iceland.

Der Blick von oben auf eine Mooslandschaft mit grünen, gelben und roten Farbnuancen, links ein türkisblau-leuchtendes Gewässer. Foto: Unsplash/ Iewek Gnos

Cultural Exchange

In close cooperation with Icelandic partners, the Goethe-Institut Denmark initiates and supports a wide range of cultural projects with artists from Germany.

Literature

Writer in Residence

Each year, in cooperation with the UNESCO City of Literature Reykjavik, the Goethe-Institut offers a scholarship to German speaking authors. The application deadline for 2026 has passed. Applications for 2027 will be accepted from August 2026.

German Film Days Reykjavík

Frebruary 27 – March 8 2026
Bíó Paradís
Hverfisgötu 54
101 Reykjavík

Eine Szene aus dem Film Köln 75 in der eine fröhliche Frau auf der Straße rennt und ihren Arm nach oben gestreckt hat Foto (Detail): © Wolfgang Ennenbach / One Two Films

Exactly 16 years ago, Bíó Paradís and the Goethe-Institut Dänemark launched the German Film Days in Reykjavík. Since then, a number of high-calibre new films from Germany have been presented on the big screen in Reykjavík every year. This year, Icelandic audiences will have the opportunity to see the following productions and co-productions:

Was Marielle weiß by Frédéric Hambalek: Opening film with special guest: Laeni Geiseler (Marielle).
Good Bye, Lenin! by Wolfgang Becker: Friday Night Party Screening!
Mission Ulja Funk by Barbara Kronenberg: For young audiences.
Amrum by Fatih Akin: Starring Diane Kruger.
Köln 75 by Ido Fluk: Music.
Miroirs No. 3 by Christian Petzold: The third film in Petzold’s trilogy.
Peacock by Bernhard Wenger: Starring Albrecht Schuch.

In cooperation with German Films and the German Embassy in Iceland.

Our partners

We work closely with Icelandic partners on all projects, who provide information about the events. We also coordinate with the German Embassy in Reykjavík. Important Icelandic cooperation partners include the following institutions:

Programs for cultural professionals

Cultural professionals in Iceland can find an overview of the global cultural funding opportunities offered by the Goethe-Institut. Icelandic publishers are eligible to apply for funding for translations from German into Icelandic.

Arts funding and residencies

The Goethe-Institut promotes art and culture in a variety of projects in Germany and abroad. You can search by genre, funding type and duration.

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Translation Funding Programme

The Goethe-Institut’s translation funding programme supports international professional publishers who wish to translate German-language books.

Photo: Loredana La Rocca Photo: Loredana La Rocca

Teaching German

We provide advice and support to key stakeholders in the fields of education and language with regard to programmes that help to deepen the integration of German in the Icelandic education system.

Professional Development Trainings

We offer a broad portfolio of professional development trainings, either online or on-site in Germany. Occasionally, we also hold training sessions in Iceland.
Materials for German Instruction

Teachers of German have accessto carefully curated free-of-charge materials for face-to-face and remote instruction.

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