Honorary Consulate of Iceland, New Orleans

Honorary Consulate of Iceland, New Orleans Hi, you've reached the official page of the Honorary Consul of Iceland in New Orleans, Greg At one point in history Iceland was known as Snowland.

Fast Facts:

The first authenticated European settlement in the New World was founded by Icelanders in the year 1000 at L’Anse Aux Meadows in Labrador Canada. The first European child born in North America was of an Icelandic Viking family. Iceland's Halldor Laxness won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955

Iceland's men's handball team won the Silver medal in the 2008 Winter Olympics. All Ice

landers are listed in one telephone book and they're all listed by first name! Contrary to its name, Iceland's coastal summer temperatures are quite warm (low 70's f); coastal winters resemble Chicago's. Iceland boasts the world's northernmost golf course, located in Akureyri on the Arctic Circle. Christopher Columbus visited Iceland on at least one occasion in the 1480's.

05/08/2026

Calling all Icelanders in Louisiana and Mississippi! The last day to vote in the local Icelandic elections is 15 May. Please reach out to the consulate in New Orleans if you wish for your voice to be heard: [email protected] I am happy to accommodate you any way I can.

A great pleasure meeting and having lunch with The Honorable Maia Bartaia, Consul General of the Republic of Georgia whi...
05/01/2026

A great pleasure meeting and having lunch with The Honorable Maia Bartaia, Consul General of the Republic of Georgia while she was in New Orleans this week.

04/13/2026

Calling all Icelandic citizens in Louisiana and Mississippi! Please note that absentee voting in the May local / municipal elections BEGINS 17 APRIL and CONCLUDES 15 MAY! Please contact the Consulate in New Orleans via this page or via text message at +1 504 458 9521 to make arrangements to vote! We are more than happy to try to accommodate your schedule within these dates.

What a great honor meeting Her Excellency Elita Kuzma, Latvian Ambassador to the United States on Tuesday during her tou...
04/09/2026

What a great honor meeting Her Excellency Elita Kuzma, Latvian Ambassador to the United States on Tuesday during her tour of Louisiana. Congratualtions to Latvian Honorary Consul Walter Wolf for arranging for her visit and for hosting this lovely event.

Awesome job Iceland!
04/01/2026

Awesome job Iceland!

Thoroughly enjoyed getting time with Solveig and her family this past week while they were in New Orleans. A very speci...
02/22/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed getting time with Solveig and her family this past week while they were in New Orleans. A very special treat!

Looking forward to this interesting documentary later in the month. Please share with others who share concerns for the...
02/05/2026

Looking forward to this interesting documentary later in the month. Please share with others who share concerns for the plight of displaced Ukrainians, many of whom may never be able to return home.

https://bizneworleans.com/louisiana-global-connect-launched-to-strengthen-fdi/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=emai...
02/03/2026

https://bizneworleans.com/louisiana-global-connect-launched-to-strengthen-fdi/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Biz%20Talks%20Episode%20272%3A%20The%20Flu%20-%20What%20s%20Going%20on%20This%20Year%3F%20Dr%20%20Jordan%20Harry%20explains&utm_campaign=Biz%20New%20Orleans%20-%20February%202%2C%202026%20%28Copy%29

NEW ORLEANS — The World Trade Center New Orleans, in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, has launched Louisiana Global Connect, a new initiative

Yes, it feels like Iceland here! Colder in fact!
01/26/2026

Yes, it feels like Iceland here! Colder in fact!

So happy this Vandy soccer star will be playing in Iceland! Anchor down, young lady!
01/25/2026

So happy this Vandy soccer star will be playing in Iceland! Anchor down, young lady!

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3308 Magazine Street Suite B
New Orleans, LA
70115

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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