Reykjavík — Queer weekend under the midnight sun

Gay Reykjavik surprises many travelers. The Icelandic capital gets by almost without classic scene boundaries, which is why there is no gay area of its own. On the other hand, the city is considered to be extremely open, and queer guests are of course welcome in most restaurants. If you still search specifically, you will end up around Laugavegur, the central shopping and nightlife street. There is the Kiki Queer Bar, the city's best-known LGBTQ address, known for drag nights, karaoke and dance nights on weekends. Because many things take place compactly in the centre, you can quickly get from one bar to the next on foot.

The best place to travel is the old city center 101 Reykjavik. From there, the harbour, Hallgrímskirkja and the bars can be reached in a few minutes. The biggest queer event is Reykjavik Pride in August, which is one of the most visited events in the country with its parade. In 2026, Pride Week will run from August 4 to 9. If you value mild temperatures, long days and open excursion destinations, travel in summer. For the Northern Lights and snow-covered landscapes, on the other hand, winter is worthwhile, but then with much shorter days and cooler weather.