Nordic Northwest

Laura Lee Ogan

From the Nordic Northwest website: Founded in 1986 to support the Nordic language programs at Portland State University, Nordic Northwest has expanded on its original mission over the past three decades to become the home for all things Nordic in Oregon . . . We introduce new generations to stories of the Nordic past, celebrate the values of contemporary Nordic societies and highlight new developments and innovations from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. We are an inclusive community, welcoming to those of Nordic and non-Nordic descent alike and seek to uphold the ideals of the contemporary Nordic countries, including sustainability, egalitarianism and a deep connection to nature. Nordia House [in SW Portland] is a home for anyone interested in the Nordic countries and we look forward to helping you discover more about the lands of the far north.

Garrett N.

We visited on a Sunday around 11am and were told the wait was about 2.5 hours! Unfortunately they do not take reservations, so we put our name down and ran some local errands. We came back and killed some time perusing the gift shop, the latest exhibit, and the outdoor grounds. We did end up getting seated about 3 hours after our initial arrival. The staff was friendly and the food and presentation was great. 👍

Margaret Cameron

Nice little place. Neat "museum". A little spendy and a long wait but the food and service were good. So many different variations of pancakes!

Ian Shub

My husband and I got married at Nordia House at the beginning of June. The whole event was amazing. The planning stages with Casey and Minna were a breeze. I brought them our vision, they explained what other options and additions they could help create and were very communicative throughout the entire process. The day of the event their whole team were consummate professionals. Everything was set up, they coordinated with our external vendors, and again, the staff was there to help at every turn. We even had our own person to take care of us, Molly. We were so busy receiving people, we didn’t stop at the buffet. They made us a plate of food (delicious, btw) and placed it at our sweetheart table so that we could take a quick break and get some much needed nourishment. Everything went off without a hitch and we were able to focus on all the love surrounding us that day! Besides the top notch service and planning, this place is gorgeous. It is in a great location, but hidden away from the street. Beautiful trees and landscaping make the back lawn the ideal place for a ceremony. The building has art exhibits inside, so there is some character to building, not a stark banquet hall. The Danish modern look of the ballroom with floor to ceiling windows on one wall allow for a tremendous amount of natural light. So, great service, delicious food, caring staff, and idyllic surrounding. What more could you ask for when planning a wedding!! I highly recommend this place.