Icelandic Literature Center: New office at Austurstræti 5

1. October, 2024

The Icelandic Literature Center is now located at Austurstræti 5, 4th floor, 101 Reykjavík. 

The Icelandic Literature Center has moved and is now located at Austurstræti 5, 4th floor. 

The office is open Monday to Friday, between 9 am to 4 pm. To book a meeting please contact us at islit@islit.is or call us: +354 552 8500. 

 


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