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Upcoming Events

  • BOLIGLABORATORIUM: A DANISH HOUSING LAB
    BOLIGLABORATORIUM: A DANISH HOUSING LAB
    Tue, Apr 01
    Climate change, resource scarcity, new family patterns, loneliness on the rise, shrinking rural communities, big cities that can’t keep up with the influx of newcomers—this exhibit addresses some of the greatest challenges of our time.
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  • Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Mon, Apr 21
    Join us for these online private one-on-one genealogy sessions! Each slot is an individualized session with two experts from Swedish Roots in Oregon (SRIO). Upon registering you will receive a form to fill out and email to Swedish Roots in Oregon so they can gather information before your session.
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  • Lillördag
    Lillördag
    Wed, Apr 23
    Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the work week and join us for Lillördag, the delightful Nordic tradition of a midweek mini-weekend for all ages!
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  • Nordic Paint & Sip
    Nordic Paint & Sip
    Fri, Apr 25
    Join us for a special evening at Nordic Northwest as local artist Joel Henriques leads a Nordic-Themed Paint & Sip!
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  • Danish Conversation Group (Afternoon)
    Danish Conversation Group (Afternoon)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 28
    Come practice your Danish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Norwegian Conversation Group
    Norwegian Conversation Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 28
    Come practice your Norwegian! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • 2025 Nordic Nights Gala & Auction
    2025 Nordic Nights Gala & Auction
    Sat, May 03
    Enjoy a special evening full of socializing, entertainment, fine wine and food while raising vital funds in support of our cultural mission. Come ready for an energizing night of live auction packages, games, and more!
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  • Vappu
    Vappu
    Sun, May 04
    In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter and Portland Finnish School we are happy to invite you to celebrate Vappu at Nordia House. There will be traditional Vappu foods to enjoy and a no-host bar with beer, wine, and sodas. This is a family event!
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 05
    Come get your craft on with Nordic Knitting Circle! Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.
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  • Community-Building and Housing: Equity, Innovation, & Best-Practices
    Community-Building and Housing: Equity, Innovation, & Best-Practices
    Wed, May 07
    How do we create housing that addresses some of the greatest challenges of our time? For this program the speakers will dive into best-practices in the Portland metro region —from innovative middle housing investment and public-private partnerships to scalable and replicable "reparative development"
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  • Drop-In Paper Flower Crown Workshop
    Drop-In Paper Flower Crown Workshop
    Thu, May 08
    Drop-in to this workshop and celebrate Spring by making your own paper flower crown!
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  • Family Birch Bark Baskets
    Family Birch Bark Baskets
    Sat, May 10
    Come explore the treasured folkcraft of Nordic birch bark weaving, create your own birch bark basket, and learn about the amazing birch tree!
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  • Spring Flower Crown Making
    Spring Flower Crown Making
    Sat, May 10
    Learn how to make the traditional Scandinavian-style flower crown!
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  • Portland Nordic Chorus Annual Spring Concert  
    Portland Nordic Chorus Annual Spring Concert  
    Sat, May 10
    Celebrate spring with the Portland Nordic Chorus!
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  • Mother's Day Brunch
    Mother's Day Brunch
    Sun, May 11
    Mother's Day Brunch hosted by Broder Söder at the Nordia House. A smorgasbord of Nordic and brunch favorites for every taste.
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  • Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 12
    Come practice your Danish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Skål Night with Ruby Vineyard
    Skål Night with Ruby Vineyard
    Tue, May 13
    Join us on Skål Night for a tasting from one of our wonderful local wineries, Ruby Vineyard!
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  • Lillördag
    Lillördag
    Wed, May 14
    Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the work week and join us for Lillördag, the delightful Nordic tradition of a midweek mini-weekend for all ages!
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MISSION

Nordic Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

 

The mission of Nordic Northwest is to:

  • Highlight, honor, educate, communicate, promote and celebrate Nordic culture and traditions, ancestral, modern and contemporary. 

  • Provide value and serve members by developing and making available and accessible Nordic cultural and educational programming that is rich, authentic and forward looking.

Visit Us

Located in Portland just minutes from Washington Square Mall and off the 45 Bus Line.

Broder Söder

Nordic Northwest's in-house Nordic cafe, specializing in brunch, lunch, fika and cocktails

Fogelbo

Home to one of the largest private collections of Swedish art and antiques in the country. 

Donate

Give to any number of funds and campaigns to support Nordic programs in Portland!

Membership

Become a sustaining member to receive special updates, first-look event details and discounts!

Volunteer

Help us with administration, events staffing, stewardship or committee steering! 

Rentals

Host your wedding, next business conference, special party or gala at Nordia House.

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