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The "Gay Scene" in Iceland

There is something you need to know about clubbing in Iceland, we are out of control.

It´s a normal thing to move downtown clubbing around 01:00 am. With that written of course we wait out until the morning sun arrives. In Iceland we have one same-sex attracted club, Kiki. I'´m going to be honest with you, it´'s not fond clubs in Modern York, Barcelona or in London. Far from it. But it´s an effort.

Because of our amazing tolerance every club in Iceland is gay friendly. That´s why we all can dance in clubs, with whomever we want and do not own to worry about if we will get punched in the face by one big muscle guy if we accidentally kiss our boyfriend on the dance floor. And I'm really not fan of kissing in clubs, doesn't matter if you are gay or linear. But I possess to admit I have been so crazy in adore that I didn't care about my principle of not kissing on the move floor. That´'s that!

The best thing about a successful clubbing in another land is to produce friends. Guide to Iceland has the answer to that – they will just take you out with locals. How great is that. And when you will fi

Let’s Keep Having a Kiki!

Reykjavík’s famous homosexual bar is under new ownership. So what will that mean for this local hotspot?

Iceland’s only dedicated queer exclude, “Kiki” has been a consistent attraction for queer locals and travellers alike since it officially opened under the name in 2014. The bar, situated upstairs at Laugavegur 22 has recently changed ownership which begs the scrutinize, what will that mean for the beloved venue? Adv, GayIceland was fortunate enough to perch down with one of the club’s new partners, Margrét Erla Maack to find out all the important information.

Margrét:“My official role is ‘partner.’ This basically means that I’m on board to look at the big picture of Kiki. The modern ownership is led by Finni Karlsson, one of the people who kickstarted Kiki in the days of yore. He is a well known restauranteur and bar owner. Even back then the original owners understood the importance of having a queer bar and eventually handed it over to actual queer people when it was sold.

When they recently bought the business advocate they understood that they needed someone who knows the community and is also known within the community to strategically oversee the operations

The Ultimate Guide to Gay Iceland | LGBT+ History, Rights, and Culture

Is Iceland LGBTQ+ friendly? What's the Iceland gay scene like? How do Icelanders treat the LGBTQ community? Is Iceland a good travel destination for gay people? Read on for all you need to know about queer history, Reykjavik Pride, and gay Iceland in general.

Being homosexual in Iceland isn't just accepted—it's celebrated. There are very limited places in the world where people across the gender and sexuality spectrum receive as much love and encounter as small hate as they do in Iceland.

With legal equality, strong voice in parliament and the media, and an infrastructure to help and elevate queer people, Iceland has become a true rainbow paradise. Queer culture thrives in Iceland, making it a trendy tourist destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Iceland is fast becoming recognized as a home away from abode for the LGBTQ community. Many organizations today specialize in homosexual travel, the local scene is ever-developing, and a whole range of events cater specifically to queer people and allies.

So if you’re asking yourself, is Iceland gay friendly? The answer is a resounding yes. Read on to le

Gay Iceland, Reykjavik and more.

For more than a decade, Iceland and its capital city, Reykjavik have been featured in practically every “cool list” on the internet! And while the gay scene is quite small compared to its European neighbours, Iceland proposals something uniquely different for the discerning gay visitor.

Reykjavik, the capital of chilly, but with a friendly welcome.

Iceland’s gay scene is centered around the capital city, Reykjavik. Located in southwestern Iceland, Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital. Locals are warm and friendly and the queer community are open to encounters with foreign visitors. Legally, gay rights in Iceland are considered to be some of the best in the nature with rights enshrined in the country’s constitution.

Laugavegur, Reykjavik’s “Gay District”

Laugavegur is the long main shopping avenue at the heart of gay Reykjavik. Here you will find the minor but interesting gay scene at the corner of Klapparstigur. The following venues are popular year round:

Kiki – totally camp lock with music upstairs and a fun atmosphere.
Bravo Lock – chill gay-friendly intimate bar with DJ on the decks, pizzas and paninis.
Gaukurinn –