Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Bergen
Norway opened marriage to same-sex couples in 2009 and consistently ranks among the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in the world. Bergen, the fjord-side gateway to Norway's western coast, keeps a small, relaxed queer scene in one of Europe's most beautiful settings.
There is barely a separate scene to speak of, and that is the point: queer people here mix freely across the city's bars and clubs, with Fincken, Bergen's first and longest-running gay bar, serving as the one dedicated hub. The openness reflects a country where acceptance is largely taken for granted.
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Bergen pairs its UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, seven mountains, and gateway-to-the-fjords setting with an easygoing, inclusive feel.
Each summer the city hosts Regnbuedagene, or Rainbow Days, Norway's second-largest Pride, with a strong human-rights program and a major parade through the center.
Bergen's Pride festival and Norway's second largest, held in the first week of June with over 80 events across seven days and a parade through the city centre.