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What is the gay scene like and what to expect?

What is the gay scene like and what to expect?

As Iceland is a very small country with population just over 300.000 people the gay scene is relatively small and mostly limited to Reykjavik. There are usually one or two gay bars/cafes and one or two clubs to go to (check out GAY DIRECTORY listing). Except for the MSC Club which is a 'men only club' you can expect to see gay and straight people having fun together, so expect the gay scene to be mixed. 

The gay scene is open and friendly and attitudes towards gays and lesbians in Iceland is very positive. Gay places to visit (January 1st, 2010) are Barbara on Laugavegur 22 (club/bar), Samtökin 78 - Queer Community Center (home of the National Queer Organization), Laugavegur 3 - 4th Floor, tel 552 7878 and the MSC Club on Laugavegur 28.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:22 )

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Are there any sub-communities such as bears?

Are there any sub-communities such as bears?

As the gay community/scene is very small, active sub-communities such as bear groups are hardly to be found. What you will find though is a annual bear event called BEARS ...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:23 )

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What is the legal status of cohabitation?

Since June 2010 same-sex marriage was legalised in Iceland replacing older legislation of confirmed cohabitation which was in place since 1996. This means the wording of ...

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 16 June 2010 10:58 )

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Where can i meet gay icelanders online?

Where can i meet gay icelanders online?

Many Icelanders meet online through a local website Einkamal , and ofcourse at the bars during weekends. More and more locals use the international gay websites such as www...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:06 )

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Is the society open towards gay people?

Is the society open towards gay people?

Iceland is considered very open and friendly towards gay people. Tolerance towards gay people is good and gay bashing is seldom heard of. In the past 30 years much has be...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:24 )

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Can gay people get married and adopt children?

Can gay people get married and adopt children?

Since 2006 same sex couples have all the same rights as heterosexual couples without any limitations. This includes full adoption rights, making insemination clinics ava...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:39 )

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Can i be open about my sexual orientation?

Can i be open about my sexual orientation?

Being open about your sexual orientation (in school or workplace, for example) is not usually a problem for anyone in Iceland. If you run into difficulties or encounter h...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:28 )

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Do Icelanders speak English?

Do Icelanders speak English?

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:27 )

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What is the age of consent?

What is the age of consent?

Everybody, gay and straight, can start having sex at 14. It's important to realize that age differences do matter and sexual relationship is considered inappropriate betw...

Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 May 2010 20:26 )

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