Gay clubs reykjavik iceland
Let’s Keep Having a Kiki!
Reykjavík’s famous gay bar is under new ownership. So what will that mean for this local hotspot?
Iceland’s only dedicated queer block, “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? Successfully, GayIceland was blessed enough to recline down with one of the club’s new partners, Margrét Erla Maack to find out all the important information.
When they recently bought the business support they understood that they needed someone who knows the community and is also known within the community to strategically oversee the operations
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 travel downtown clubbing around 01:00 am. With that written of course we wait out until the morning sun arrives. In Iceland we have one homosexual club, Kiki. I'´m going to be honest with you, it´'s not favor 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 possess 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 unbent. But I own to admit I have been so crazy in affection that I didn't care about my governance of not kissing on the move floor. That´'s that!
The best thing about a successful clubbing in another state is to create 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
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 linear 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 accepted, colourful cultural events of the year: Reykjavík Pride. Every summer since 1999, tens of thousands of guests come to Reykjavík Iceland, to celebrate and help 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 avenue is the perfect place to take a picture of one of the city’s most prominent landmarks, stately Hallgrímskirkja.
Hallgrímskirk Reykjavik, the capital of chilly, but with a passionate 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 same-sex attracted 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 is the long main shopping lane at the heart of gay Reykjavik. Here you will find the miniature but interesting gay scene at the corner of Klapparstigur. The following venues are popular year round:
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 applications something uniquely different for the discerning gay visitor.Laugavegur, Reykjavik’s “Gay District”