Application deadline: 15th October 2026
The Iceland Writers Retreat is held once a year, in April, for authors, writers, and book enthusiasts.
The Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award 2027 application window is open! Full and partial awards are available for IWR 2027, and there is a $10 USD fee to apply. Writers of all levels are welcome. Please read more about the award below, then click the link to apply via our Award Force platform.
Workshops and Events
Participants of the Iceland Writers Retreat can attend up to nine two-hour writing workshops, each with a maximum of 15 participants, led by our featured authors.
You’ll be able to choose from over 20 workshops on offer. Sign up early or choose the IWR Voyage or IWR Write packages to get the best availability. (See our registration page for more details on our packages and what they include.)
There are enriching experiences throughout the week such as a panel discussion with Icelandic authors, literary tours, a faculty reading, receptions, pub night with Icelandic musicians and author readings, and a Q&A panel.
Explore Iceland:
Your registration fee includes an exclusive full-day outing to see some inspiring Iceland. We have specially curated these excursions for our literary community. The tours:
- Are led by Icelandic writers
- Feature additional talks/readings about Icelandic literature
- Include a talk and tour of the former home of Nobel Prize-winning author Halldór Laxness
- Include lunch and snacks
The Iceland Writers Retreat Venue
In 2026, all workshops, readings, panels, and meals will be held at Fosshotel Reykjavík. We’ve secure a block of rooms at a special conference rate for participants who wish to book accommodation at the venue.
We will share our unique booking link with registered participants.
What’s Included
Iceland Writers Retreat participation includes:
- Small-group workshops
- Welcome dinner
(and faculty reading) - Buffet lunches on workshop days
- Snacks and beverages during session breaks
- Cocktail receptions at cultural institutions
- One bespoke literary day tour
- Literary walking tour of Reykjavík
- Pub night with readings by local authors and live music
See here for further information and to apply.
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