Iceland may be a cold, but the attitude towards LGBT liberation certainly isn’t. In fact, a poll conducted in 2004 revealed that 87% of the country’s population supported same-sex marriage.

In 2016, Iceland elected Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir as the first openly gay head of government in the world. The former Prime Minister gave a moving speech at Toronto’s WorldPride 2014, in which she said:

“Our story is a tale of triumph, because in the end love conquered all… But our joy is mixed with sadness. It is difficult to enjoy a life of freedom, tolerance and full human rights, while hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions of our brothers and sisters in other countries have to fear for their lives every single day.”

We couldn’t agree with Jóhanna more and can't wait for other world leaders to follow suit. 🤞

Let's have a kikI and dance the night away at Kiki Queer Bar! How can you tell it's Reykjaviks main LGBTQ+ club? Maybe by the fact that the building is basically a giant multicoloured rainbow flag! Loud and proud honeys!

Just next door is Bravo, a lot more cosy and intimate with a laid back vibe, it's a perfect meeting point for the nights' antics. While not necessarily a gay bar, but still super gay friendly is Gaukurinn. It hosts tonnes of different events from karaoke and live music, comedy nights (some in English too!). They also have a lot of queer performers and frequent drag nights.

Warm yourself up with a coffee and fresh pastries at Reykjavic Roasters - a must visit for a quick breakfast or light lunch!

If you fancy a quirky little cafe/bookshop combo for a little cake then Ida Zimsen is the spot for you. Don't forget to feed your sweet tooth at the gay-owned Cafe Babalú, this one is super popular with both tourists and locals and has a mouth-watering array of cakes to choose from.

Iceland's nature is like no other and is an absolute must-see. The natural wonders of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are truly a marvel and are more than worthy of taking a peek outside for!

Tjörnin, the gorgeous pond in the city centre is a stunning place to stroll and see the painted houses, or even take a skate when it's winter.

Iceland also has an interesting history for its short 1200 years, so the museums are well worth seeing with their Viking heritage.