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Nordic House aims to become both a commercial and cultural hub for Nordic interests in Cape Town. Contact us for more information! Please share with us!

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29/05/2026

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cape Town. Africa. The World.

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026 was one for the history books!

Ethiopia swept the elite races, with Mohamed Esa storming to victory in an astonishing 2:04:55, setting a new course record and recording the fastest marathon ever run on African soil. On the women's side, Dera Dida Yami claimed victory in 2:23:18, completing a remarkable Ethiopian double. Three course records fell during an unforgettable weekend of racing.

Beyond the elite performances, there was a combined field of 44,500 participants who competed across all events, runners from all around the world experiencing the energy, beauty and spirit that make Cape Town one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. With record participation, a growing international presence and global attention focused on the Mother City, the event has taken another major step towards becoming Africa's first Abbott World Marathon Majors race.

At Nordic House, we are proud to see Cape Town continue to showcase the very best of South Africa to the world. Events like these strengthen our city's reputation as a place to work, live, study, play, invest and visit.

Congratulations to every runner, volunteer, supporter, organiser and partner who made this extraordinary event possible!

21/05/2026

We love seeing collaborations like this that continue to position Cape Town on the global stage!

A fantastic initiative by Love Cape Town Cape Town Tourism, in collaboration with the Swedish-founded company Travelstart South Africa, showcasing the people, places, energy and opportunities that make this city so special.

From working, living, studying, playing and investing, Cape Town continues to attract global talent, businesses, entrepreneurs, students, creatives and travellers from around the world, including many from the Nordic community.

Well worth a watch, and Cape Town is certainly well worth a visit and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhrZQ0BoOss&t=1s

18/05/2026

Last week, Nordic House founder and Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark Laura Lykkegaard had the privilege of attending a special evening hosted by the Honorary Consul of Sweden Carl Fredrik Sammeli in Cape Town to celebrate 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution.

It was an honour - as always - to be with the Swedish Ambassador Anna Karin Engström of Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria there. Her warmth, insight and inspiring presence added enormously to an already exceptional evening.

The fireside conversation was thought-provoking, at times provocative, and filled with meaningful discussion around the South African Constitution, democracy and the future of the country. The questions and engagement from those present made the evening even more impactful.

It was also wonderful to see so many Nordic House members in attendance, alongside such a diverse and interesting group of people from across business, leadership and civil society.

A special mention to Leon Louw for his outstanding contribution, and to Paul Harris, whose insight was truly invaluable throughout the evening.

And as always, it was fantastic to reconnect with Nonkosi Klaas and hear more of her inspiring journey building impact through Bitprop.

Thank you to everyone involved in creating such an important and memorable evening!

17/05/2026

Gratulerer med dagen to all our Norwegian members and friends!

From all of us at Nordic House, we wish you a joyful 17 May filled with pride, celebration, family, friendship and plenty of Norwegian spirit.

Today we celebrate Norway, its traditions and the wonderful Norwegian community that brings so much warmth, energy and connection to Nordic House.

Hurra for Norge 🇳🇴

15/05/2026

What a special evening at Nordic Second Thursday last night!

The space was absolutely packed with people, energy, conversation, laughter, new connections, and that unmistakable Nordic House spirit.

It was fantastic to welcome so many familiar faces alongside a huge number of new paying members, young founders, creatives, professionals, and people building exciting things across industries and cultures.

We also loved seeing international guests from the US and UK joining local South Africans and the Nordic community around one table.

A special mention as well to Kwanele Ndlovu, whose book, The Township Sommelier, completely sold out on the night! Get your copy here: https://wa.me/c/27624078316

From phone numbers swapped and meetings planned to collaborations already in motion, this is exactly why Nordic House exists: to create real connections and help good people find each other.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the incredible team at Chef's Warehouse & Canteen for hosting us once again.

See you next month!

12/05/2026

After the wild Cape Town storms, we are especially looking forward to coming together again this week for our next Nordic Second Thursday.

There is something incredibly grounding about good people, meaningful conversation, and shared space after a difficult week of weather across the city. We hope all of our members, friends, and community are safe and well.

Join us on Thursday, 14 May, for another relaxed evening of connection, conversation, collaboration, and community with the Nordic House network.

No formal agenda. No pressure. Just a welcoming space filled with interesting people from across industries, cultures, and backgrounds.

Whether you are new to the community or have been part of the journey for years, we would love to see you there.

- Date: Thursday, May 14th
- Time: From 18:00 onwards
- Venue: Chefs Warehouse & Canteen, 91 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Entry: Free. Simply pay for your own drinks.

Bring a friend, bring your energy, and we look forward to connecting again soon!

05/05/2026

Big news for Cape Town and a proud moment for South Africa 🇿🇦

According to Getaway Magazine, Cape Town has officially been crowned the world’s best mountain escape for 2026.

This latest global ranking saw Cape Town outperform iconic destinations like Chamonix, Zakopane and Bergen, reinforcing what many of us already know: this city is truly in a league of its own.

What sets Cape Town apart is not just the mountain itself, but the experience around it. From over 280 hiking trails to world-class food, beaches and biodiversity, it offers something few destinations can match, all within a single day.

At the centre of it all is Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, anchoring a city where nature, lifestyle and opportunity intersect in a way that continues to attract global attention.

For us at Nordic House, this is more than a tourism headline. It is a reminder of the unique value Cape Town offers as a place to live, work, invest and connect, bridging global communities, including the Nordics, with one of the most dynamic regions in the world.

Cape Town continues to shine on the global stage, and we could not be prouder for the part we play!

30/04/2026

We are proud to be hosting the DTU Executive MBA programme for the fourth year running in Cape Town, continuing to connect senior world-class business executives with real South African business challenges.

But this is not just theory. It delivers real impact.

“This is a fantastic initiative with insightful and high-calibre professionals providing valuable insights in a short space of time. Our organisation has greatly benefited from their insights. I strongly encourage organisations to leverage this amazing opportunity! Massive thanks to Nordic House and DTU - Technical University of Denmark for these opportunities!”

– Regan Adams
CEO - BNP Paribas Personal Finance South Africa (trading as RCS). RCS were a participant in the programme for two consecutive years!

Each year, senior executives from the DTU Executive MBA work directly with local businesses to solve meaningful, operational challenges, delivering tangible recommendations that can be implemented immediately.

If you are a South African business with headquarters in Cape Town, and facing a real business challenge across areas such as strategy, operations, technology, or growth, this is an opportunity to ac
ess high-impact, international consulting at no cost.

We do not just facilitate conversations. We deliver outcomes.

If you are interested in participating, get in touch: [email protected]

28/04/2026

South Africa does it again 🇿🇦

The Garden Route has just been ranked the world’s best road trip destination in a new global travel report for 2026, and it is not hard to see why.

Stretching along the southern coastline, this iconic route brings together everything that makes this part of the world so special: expansive ocean views, ancient forests, dramatic mountain passes, and vibrant coastal towns full of character.

For those travelling from the Nordics (and beyond), it is a reminder that South Africa offers not just destinations, but experiences: connected, diverse, and unforgettable.

Have you driven the Garden Route yet? If not, there is nothing like today!

26/04/2026

We could not be prouder.

This past week, Nordic House had the honour of seeing Swedish fashion designer bring bold colour, fearless creativity and unmistakable energy to right here in Cape Town.

Moments like these are exactly why Nordic House exists to connect, to showcase and to celebrate Nordic talent on a global stage.

MaxJenny, you did not just participate you made an impact. Great to see our Swedish Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström of on the front row in support!
Huge thanks to our member for organising it all - you went above and beyond to make this happen!

Here is to more collaboration, more creativity and more Nordic voices shaping the future of fashion in South Africa and beyond.

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