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Your LGBTQIA+ Guide To Reykjavík
Reykjavík has been described as hip, trendy, and cosmopolitan, so there is no shortage of things to do in Reykjavík!
Iceland is one of the most socially progressive countries in the world, and the capital city of Reykjavík is home to many LGBTQIA+-friendly sights, activities, bars and restaurants. Let us be your tour guide and read on for a Reykjavík itinerary geared especially towards LGBTQIA+ travellers, for things to do in Reykjavík.
Before diving into the year-round LGBTQIA+ Reykjavik itinerary, it’s worth shouting out one of Reykjavík’s most widespread, colourful cultural events of the year: Reykjavík Pride. Every summer since , tens of thousands of guests come to Reykjavík Iceland, to celebrate and aid universal human rights.
Skólavörðustígur
What better place to begin an LGBTQIA+ tour of Reykjavík than the picturesque rainbow street? In previous years, the street was painted in rainbow colours in celebration of Reykjavík Pride, but now the colours are maintained year-round. On a clear day, this street is the perfect place to take a
The Blog
In Iceland the rights and views of LGBTQ+ people and communities are generally progressive, although there is certainly room for improvement. The scene is lively although most agree there are never too many queer events! We have listed some of our favourite queer owned and run places in Reykjavík and the Icelandic countryside (where the list is ever-growing). Finally we listed some of the LGBTQ+ organisations and events that we love!
Queer owned or run companies in Iceland we recommend
Reykjavík and surroundings
Kiki - Queer Bar
Kiki is THE queer bar in Reykjavík. The bar/club is home to the queer party scene offering great music, dancing, weekely drag-shows and other LGBTQ+ artists and showcases! The house is painted as the rainbow with various pride flags in the windows so it should be simple to find!
Café Babalú
This colourful cafe is hard to miss as you walk down Skólavörðustígur, situated in a bright-orange house with decor that looks more enjoy a museum than café. Interrupt by for their world-famous cheesecake or some hot chocolate.
Jómfrúin
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LGBTQ Friendly Iceland
When I arrived in Iceland on the red-eye from Boston, it was still dark. The sky lightened as I drove toward Reykjavik. I still remember my first glimpse of the country. Taking in the strange, lunar-looking rock formations pitted with holes and flecked with mosses and lichens, I was fascinated. Iceland was so unlike the landscapes of Fresh England I grew up with.
I was fascinated with the strange new world I was about to explore.
Since that first trip to Iceland, I&#;ve been back. I love Iceland&#;s proximity to the US, its accessibility and that amazing landscape.
Give me a week in Iceland and I&#;ll drive around, taking photographs of incredible rock formations, iced-over waterfalls, and shaggy-haired Icelandic horses and be perfectly content.
I joke that the Iceland tourism bureau should pay me (they don&#;t), because I&#;ve spent so much time talking about my amazing Iceland vacations that I&#;ve inspired a half-dozen people to plan their own trips.
Read on for my LGBTQ guide to Iceland, which includes my itineraries, helpful travel tips, and a
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