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    KEF Brings the Magical World of Tulipop to Children

    Keflavík Airport (KEF) is set to introduce an exciting new play area designed for children, created by the Icelandic company Tulipop.

    The project is a collaboration between Tulipop, the design team ÞYKJÓ, and IRMA design studio, with the goal of immersing young travellers in the enchanting world of Tulipop. The play area will be located in the airport’s new east wing and is scheduled to open this summer.

    A Fun Space for Young Tra­vel­ers

    Tulipop is a well-known Icelandic brand, founded in 2010 by designer Signý Kolbeinsdóttir and CEO Helga Árnadóttir. The Tulipop universe is a vibrant, imaginative world filled with unique and lovable characters. The company’s biggest project to date is the production of a 52-episode animated series, Tulipop Tales, which has been broadcast internationally.

    The new play area at KEF aims to make the airport an even more enjoyable place for young travellers. Designed to spark creativity and imagination, the play space will encourage free play and exploration.

    Located in the new east wing of the airport, the play area will be situated at the end of the Aðalstræti dining area, just before entering the east terminal.

    A Un­ique Ex­per­i­ence Root­ed in Ic­eland­ic Cre­at­i­vity

    “We are thrilled to be designing a play area for children at Keflavík Airport. Over the past 15 years, we have worked to create a magical visual world and stories for children, rooted in Icelandic creativity. It’s incredibly exciting to bring this world to KEF, in collaboration with ÞYKJÓ and IRMA, who are outstanding in their fields. We also look forward to introducing children from around the world to the magic of Tulipop,” says Helga Árnadóttir, CEO of Tulipop.

    In addition to the play area, an interactive iWall from Finnish company CSE Entertainment will be installed nearby. This engaging play feature allows children to step directly into an adventure, becoming part of the game—an exciting and active way to pass the time while traveling.

    We want KEF to be a place where the journey begins with a fun experience for everyone—including children. With the Tulipop play area, we continue to add unique Icelandic touches to the airport while giving our youngest travellers a familiar magical world that inspires adventure and play

    Jón CleonDepartment Manager Marketing & Experience at Keflavík Airport

    About Tuli­pop, IRMA, and ÞYKJÓ

    Tulipop was founded in 2010 by designer Signý Kolbeinsdóttir and CEO Helga Árnadóttir.

    ÞYKJÓ is a multidisciplinary design team dedicated to fostering creativity and imagination in children through play.

    IRMA is a design studio with its own production workshop, specializing in set design, construction, and creative design.

    Photo: ÞYKJÓ