Everything you need to plan a fabulous gay trip to Reykjavik: gay bars & clubs, queer events, places to stay, travel highlights and more…
Have you ever noticed how phallic the world’s most famous landmarks are? The Eiffel Tower? Empire State Building? The Shard? Well, Reykjavik has taken the most literal approach of them all and opened up a museum dedicated to male organs. And if that doesn’t scream the perfect gay destination, we don’t know what will…
And like any good gay guy, Iceland is versatile.
Who’d have thought that a country with the spellbinding Northern Lights would have also birthed one of the most unorthodox singers of our time – Björk. Or that a land full of mountainous glaciers and astonishing waterfalls would feature the aforementioned phallogical museum.
Or that a culture dedicated to thermal baths and deep meditative rituals, would lend itself as a setting for the bonkers Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga movie on Netflix (you’d be lying if you said Ya Ya Ding Dong isn’t a bop).
The city itself is a wondrous blend of old meets new, with its ancient buildings set against the dramatic natural landscape, with trendy bars, a vibrant (albeit small) queer scene, and relaxing spas for you to unwind.
Paint the town Pink!
Volcano weddings. Queer walking tours. Disco dance parties. There is nothing Pink Iceland can’t do. Founded by a lesbian couple in 2011, it is the go-to service for all things LGBTQ tourist-related in Iceland. Pop on over to their website to see how they can make your experience even gayer!
Find out more about Pink Iceland
How safe is Reykjavik for gay travelers?
Icelanders are one of the most tolerant and accepting people we’ve ever encountered on our travels. We felt completely safe holding hands in public and spotted tons of other gay couples engaging in PDA – everywhere!
Reykjavik has several rainbow crossings. The main one can be found on a street that is literally named “Rainbow Street”. This was installed to show Reykjavik’s commitment to tolerance and diversity. You can’t miss them as you walk along the streets – and there’s no better place to snap a photo with your loved one.
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