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Gay Copenhagen

Copenhagen has long been a tolerant and relaxed capital for both gay Danes and tourists.

The National Association for Gays and Lesbians (LGBT Denmark) was founded in 1948 as the first of its kind. In 1989 Denmark was the first country in the world to recognise registered parterships for same-sex couples. In 2009 it became possible for registered gay couples to adopt, and in 2012 for gay people to be married in church.

All in all, you will feel welcome as a gay traveller in Copenhagen. Check out Centralhjørnet - the oldest gay bar in Denmark - and the trendy Oscar Bar & Café by City Hall Square.

If you are visiting Copenhagen in August be sure to check out Copenhagen Pride Festival. If you are visiting in October, however, you might want to check out the Gay and Lesbian film festival Mix Copenhagen

Check out Gay Copenhagen on Facebook for latest news and updates about LGBT travel in Copenhagen. We also highly recommend Out & About Gay Magazine's Gay Guide to CopenhagenOut & About's Gay Events and Copenhagen Gay Life.

Feel like meeting new friends, dancing, singing a song, or just enjoying a beer? Amigo Bar is the place to go 365 days a year.

Bøssehuset, The Gay House, is a cultural meeting place for gay, lesbians and trans-genders in Copenhagen.

The house is used for cultural projects, theatre and music performances, exhibitions, speaker events and parties and is located in the idyllic Bøssehave in Christiania.

Cafe Intime is located near Frederiksberg City Hall and offers surroundings that are perfect for an intimate night on the town.

The big piano takes a lot of space in the café and come in handy when there is cabaret, singalong or a revue.

Can Can is a gay bar in the centre of Copenhagen.

Carsten's Guest House is a Bed & Breakfast in the centre of Copenhagen.

The B&B is gay-friendly and therefore often used by the gay community.

Centralhjørnet is situated right in the centre of Copenhagen and is the oldest LGBT bar in Denmark.

Here you can enjoy cheap beers and a cosy bar atmosphere every day of the week - even on sundays.

Club Christopher is one of Copenhagen's hottest LGBT nightclubs. 'Party like you mean it' is one of their slogans.

The nightclub is located in the heart of Copenhagen and typically attracts an audience in their twenties.

15.Aug.2012 - 19.Aug.2012

Copenhagen Pride Parade ›

Every year in August Copenhagen Pride takes place.

Five days of gay events, which ends with a big parade through the streets of Copenhagen.

Cosy Bar is one of Copenhagens more popular LGBT venues where straight people are also very welcome.

Cosy Bar has existed for more than 25 years and not much has changed through the ages.

At Dunkel Bar in Copenhagen you can dance to Berliner style electronic music, spun by local and international DJs, until early morning.

The crowd is young, hip and unpretentious, this place is all about the music.

The four-star city hotel First Hotel Kong Frederik welcomes you to a world of classic elegance, pure cosiness and service of the highest standard.

Hotel Skt. Petri offers the best downtown location in Copenhagen. Situated in the middle of the Latin Quater you will find famous sights such as the Round Tower, and the Skt. Petri Church just around the corner.

Homo & The Sapiens is a gay bar in the centre of Copenhagen.

The club is only open on Thursdays.

Jailhouse CPH is a gay bar and restaurant located in inner Copenhagen. The bar has a recurring prison theme with prison bars, handcuffs and cells as part of the interior.

The place also houses a restaurant with seating for up to 30 people. The menu mainly consists of various delicious soups, but you can also find a few other dishes.

Lesbisk Kaffe is a small and cozy coffee and beer bar in Vesterbro.

The place is Copenhagen's first café for lesbians.

Masken Bar is located in central Copenhagen and is one of the oldest gay bars in the city.

The bar is open seven days a week - even on Sundays.

Men's Bar is a gay bar in the centre of Copenhagen.

The decor is simple and black and the atmosphere is friendly but raw.

19.Oct.2012 - 28.Oct.2012

MIX Copenhagen 2012 ›

MIX Copenhagen - formerly known as CGLFF - Copenhagen Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered film buffs and for everyone else interested in cinema with a queer twist.

16.Jun.2012 - 16.Aug.2012

Mr. Gay ›

Mr. Gay is Copenhagen's annual beauty contest in search of the hottest gay man in the country! The over 10 year old tradition will surely get the party started.

The semi-final takes place at Cosy Bar 16 June, and the final takes place 16 August 2012 during Copenhagen Pride. Do not miss the afterparty at Cosy Bar!

Party everyday year round at Never Mind.

Gay bar next to City Hall

Are you looking for a gay bar where you can have a good time, get a drink and a bite to eat - then go to Oscar Bar & Cafe.

Here you can get the party started while you hang out at the 12 meter long bar.

At the restaurant Kronborg in the centre of Copenhagen, you can taste traditional Danish smørrebrød. 

The menu features classics such as herring, smoked eel, and Danish meatballs.

Vela is Copenhagen's only exclusively Lesbian bar and nightclub, located in the trendy Vesterbro-area.

At Vela the girls are drinking beer, shots, dancing in the bar, playing bar games, kissing in the corners, smoking cigarettes and partying till dawn. Whatever time of day the party is always on.