This year, Nordic Culture Point will be organising a language quiz, author talks with winners of the Nordic Council’s literary prizes, and a discussion on the Scandinavian languages and the role of translations.
Read more on this page, and do come and say hello to us at the Helsinki Book Fair!
Our Programme at the Helsinki Book Fair 2026
Language Quiz: How Good Are Your Nordic Language Skills? (in Swedish)
Thursday 22 October, 1.00–1.30 pm, Busholmen
Put your Nordic language skills to the test in our language quiz. If things get tricky, a selection of Nordic picture books will be available to help jog your memory. Everyone who takes part will receive a small prize.
The Best Nordic Story of 2026 for Young Readers (in Swedish)
Saturday 24 October, 3.00–3.30 pm, Busholmen
The winner of the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize will appear at the Book Fair and read from their award-winning book. Hear the story in the author’s own voice and gain insight into the ideas and background behind the work. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Meet the Winners of the Nordic Council Literature Prize (in English)
Saturday 24 October, 4.00–4.30 pm, Fiskehamnen
Solvej Balle, Jon Fosse, Väinö Linna, Sofi Oksanen, Ulf Stark and Linda Bondestam are among the renowned authors who have been awarded the Nordic Council Literature Prize over the years. Come and meet the authors behind this year’s award-winning books!
Interviewer: Yukiko Duke
The same in Scandinavian? (in Swedish)
Sunday 25 October, 2.00–2.30 pm, Fiskehamnen
Ideas of Nordic trust and a shared Nordic identity are often linked to knowledge of the Scandinavian languages. Does reading a text in its original language create added value, or does the Nordic community benefit just as much from experiencing literature in translation?
Participants: Winners of the Nordic Council Literature Prizes and translator Silje Beite Løken (NO/IS).
Interviewer: Yukiko Duke
Nordic Culture Point has been granted the EcoCompass environmental certificate. We’re making every endeavour to reduce our carbon footprint, which is why all travel within the organisation is carefully planned. Use public transport when you visit us, and you’ll contribute to a greener cultural scene, too!
We want to organize safe and accessible events. Read about our principles for a safer space and about accessibility at our venues. Feel free to contact us in advance if you have specific access needs. We will do our best to meet your needs.
