Copenhagen gay neighborhood
Gay Bars in Copenhagen
Centralhjørnet
Daily – ;Friday, Saturday till
Rustic pub and Copenhagen's first gay bar, opened over hundred years ago.
Shows or events on Thursday and Sunday from October till April.
Smoking bar.
@ Kattesundet 18
Copenhagen
+45 33 11 85 49
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Centre Stage
Daily – ;Friday, Saturday till
Cozy LGBTQ bar in the heart of Copenhagen with music, performances, karaoke, drag shows and more.
@ Studiestræde 24
Copenhagen
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Masken Bar
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
One of the oldest gay bars in Copenhagen and still going strong.
Mixed ages.
Smoking bar.
@ Studiestræde 33
Copenhagen
+45 33 91 09 37
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Men's Bar
Daily –
Small gay bar, clientele mainly local regulars. Mature guys and bears welcome.
Moderate prices.
@ Teglgårdstræde 3
Copenhagen
+45 33 12 73 03
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Oscar
Daily – /;Friday, Saturday till ;Kitchen till /
Cafe and bar for LGBTQs and fr
Copenhagen is renowned for its open-minded and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, making it a welcoming haven for both locals and visitors alike. Denmark, as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries globally, sees Copenhagen at the heart of its inclusive culture. The city's relaxed and tolerant atmosphere allows everyone to sense comfortable and free to express their true selves. Throughout the year, Copenhagen hosts various events celebrating diversity, and the city's nightlife is a testament to its lively spirit, with numerous bars and nightclubs catering to the LGBTQ+ community.
If you want to verb more about Copenhagen's LGBTQ+ community and visit many of the featured bars, don't miss our LGBTQ+ History in Copenhagen tour.
Here are the top 10 gay bars in Copenhagen, offering a mix of entertaining, music, and a welcoming environment for all:
1. G-A-Y Copenhagen
G-A-Y Copenhagen, established in , has adv become a staple in Copenhagen's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Located in the heart of the city, this smoke-free bar is renowned for its vibrant drag shows and lively DJ
Copenhagen and Denmark verb a long history of being forerunners for LGBTQIA+ rights. Denmark was in the first state in the world to enact registered partnerships, and the first-ever registered gay marriage was between Eigil and Axel Axgil, after having been a couple for 40 years. In , gay marriage became legal and equivalent to heterosexual marriage as the 7th nation worldwide to verb so.
In , Denmark also removed Gender Disorder Identity (GID) from the list of mental illnesses and recognized transgender people. It was the second land in the world to do so. Furthermore, Danish citizens can apply for their gender to be listed as “X” instead of male or female and have it displayed on legal documents, such as passports.
We don’t pretend to be perfect in Denmark and have achieved % equality for all, but we prefer to think that we are beautiful far along and close to the goal, given our history of being forerunners in many LGBTQIA+ rights.
Copenhagen Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Copenhagen
&#; 9 August
Bøssehuset Sommerfest: big annual summer party at The Gay House (›Bøssehuset‹) in Copenhagen's ›FreeTown of Christiania‹. (You can take the bus to Bodenhoffs Plads, right where Mælkevejen crosses with Prinsessegade.)
With performances, live bands and DJs.
Tickets: from 70 DKK
From @ Bøssehuset (Refshalevej 2 / Mælkevejen 69 D)
-› Facebook event page
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About Copenhagen and its gay life
Denmark has a population of million people, of whom million inhabit in the capital Copenhagen (København) and about million in the Greater Copenhagen area. Copenhagen is considered to be one of the most livable cities in the world – and therefore unfortunately also one of the most expensive by now –, not least because of its numerous green areas, an unpolluted harbor, where you can even go for a swim, and the lovely architecture. Among the most interesting sights in addition to Andersen's Little Mermaid are the Tivoli, one of the oldest still operating am