Stockholm Gay Travel Guide

News, Parties & Events in Stockholm

| 6 February 2010

Libra – Winter Resurrection: gay House & Electro party. Schlager free zone.
22:00 – 03:00, 80 SEK @ Kolingsborg (Södermalmstorg 2, Gula Gången) [ Map - Libra – Winter Resurrection ]

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| 13 February 2010

Salvation – Love Ball: gay House party with DJ Pier Morrocco (London).
From 23:00 @ Kolingsborg (Södermalmstorg 2, Slussen, Gula Gången) [ Map - Salvation – Love Ball ]

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| 31 July 2010

Stockholm Gay Pride 2010: Since the start in 1998, Stockholm Pride has grown to be one of Stockholm’s largest annual festivals, as well as the largest Gay Pride celebration in Scandinavia.

Video of Pride parade in 2006 [open video] [close video]

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About Stockholm and its gay life

Being older than 750 years, Stockholm today is a modern, technologically- advanced, liberal and ethnically diverse city. Most visitors are impressed by the beauty of Stockholm and enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Sweden is one of the most liberal countries in the world when it comes to gay rights. It was one of the first countries introducing civil unions and anti-discrimination acts. People in Sweden, especially in Stockholm, are quite open-minded and you might be surprised by how many hotels, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs are explicitly gay-friendly.

Stockholm is often called the gay capital of Sweden and even of Scandinavia. But due to the small population in Sweden and Stockholm you shouldn't expect a large gay scene.

Stockholm certainly is not a heaven for cruising in saunas or clubs, but it is a relaxed and pleasant place for socialising in tasteful gay and gay-friendly cafes, restaurants and clubs.

There are no gay districts in Stockholm, but most cafes, restaurants and clubs are located in the popular districts Södermalm, Gamla Stan (Old Town) and Kungsholmen.

Annual gay highlight in Stockholm is the Gay Pride festival end of July.