Gay tourism amsterdam
Explore the beautiful Netherlands and find out more about the gay scene in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more. Tradition and innovation intertwine here: artistic masterpieces, centuries-old windmills, tulip fields and romantic candlelit cafés coexist with visionary architecture, cutting-edge design and phenomenal gay nightlife. The Netherlands (or sometimes called Holland) is a very liberal country. It was the first to legalize gay marriage in the world.
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Amsterdam - Aalsmeer/Keukenhof - The Hague - Delft - Rotterdam - Utrecht - Alpedoorn - Staphorst - Groningen - Zaanse Schans - Volendam
• Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Amsterdam's Canals and the seductive soul of the Red Light District
• Scout Keukenhof, the most beautiful spring garden in the world
• Admire the Renaissance style building in Delft
• Take a photo to the worldwide famous eye-catching Cube Houses in Rotterdam
• Jump into the tower of Utrecht's Cathedral
•Take a walk into the magnificient c
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s renowned Gay Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny drag bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the foremost clubs in a city famous for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the leading gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a writer based in Amsterdam. At Age Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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Gay Capital of Europe
Throughout the entire center of Amsterdam you will find gay businesses and institutions. Gay and transgender visitors do not have to glare for hotels marked with pink or rainbow flags. All hotels, restaurants and bars are very open-minded. The genuine tolerance for homosexuals can be noticed all over the city.
Whether you wish to dance with the beautiful people around you, intend to drink cocktails all night in a terrific bar, or want to spent a late hours in a bar with friends: the gay and lesbian scene of Amsterdam is unprecedented.
Everywhere there's something to observe and do in Amsterdam, but most of the gay cafes, bars and stores are in the center of the city, in four popular districts: Amstel, Kerkstraat, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat.
Amstel
The gay and lesbian scene around the Amstel (including Rembrandtplein and Halvemaansteeg) has a more traditional character. In the Amstel area (between Muntplein and Amstelstraat) you can find tons of 'brown cafes' that keep the traditional Dutch music culture high, including po
Amsterdam Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Amsterdam
&#; 26 – 27 July
Milkshake Festival : big annual open-air festival celebrating the diversity of people: gay, straight, trans, thick, skinny, small, large, adj, white
Music: House, Techno, Disco, Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and more.
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About Amsterdam and its gay life
Amsterdam had been a potent city of maritime trade fame for many centuries. In the second half of the 20th century it was considered the gay capital of Europe, due to the beauty of the noun and due to the city's liberal atmosphere which was far ahead of most other European cities and countries at that day.
As our Amsterdam Gay Maps show, there are several gay areas in Amsterdam, all of them not really far from each other. First of all you got the street with the unpronounceable specify , Reguliersdwarsstraat, which is rather mainstream and quite busy at the weekend. Nearby are the Amstel street and Kerkstraat. And finally there are Warmoesstraat and Zeedijk in the very