Gay Guide

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The only dedicated gay sauna in Finland, featuring a traditional Finnish sauna, steam room, and social bar.

Address Kruunuvuorenkatu 3

Large Helsinki gay nightclub in the city center, popular for big weekend dance crowds and regular LGBTQ+ nightlife events.

Address Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21

Seta is Finland's national LGBTIQ rights organization, providing advocacy, education, and community support services across the country.

Address Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 00530 Helsinki, Finland

Finland's largest LGBTQ+ Pride event, held annually in Helsinki each June. Helsinki Pride draws tens of thousands to a week of events culminating in a parade through the city centre, one of the Nordic region's most vibrant Pride celebrations.

Helsinki Kallio quirky queer cocktail bar with dramatic decor.

Address Fleminginkatu 11, 00530 Helsinki

Helsinki LGBTQ+ bar in the city centre.

Address Erikinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki

Helsinki Kamppi LGBTQ+ pride bar.

Address Kamppi, Helsinki

One of Helsinki's most iconic LGBTQ+ clubs, DTM is known for high-energy dance nights, drag performances, and a welcoming crowd at its Teurastamo location.

Address Iso Roobertinkatu 28, 00120 Helsinki

Helsinki city centre gay bar designed for men, an institution since 1998.

Address Mannerheimintie 5, 00100 Helsinki

LGBTQ+ bar in Helsinki with a local queer crowd and regular social nightlife activity.

Address Helsinginkatu 7, 00500 Helsinki

Helsinki Bulevardi LGBTQ+-popular minimalist Nordic bar with champagne and wine.

Address Bulevardi 5, 00120 Helsinki

Helsinki Kallio queer nightclub venue.

Address Kallio, Helsinki

A Helsinki-based organisation supporting transgender and non-binary people in Finland. TransHelsinki runs community events, advocacy, and peer support, and organises the Trans Day of Remembrance and other trans-specific programming.

Address Alhokuja 8, 00780 Helsinki, Finland

An annual LGBTQ+ film festival in Helsinki showcasing queer cinema from Finland and around the world. One of the Nordic region's dedicated platforms for LGBTQ+ film.

Address Simonkatu 12, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

A queer tattoo studio in Helsinki.

Address Kinaporinkatu 2A, 00500 Helsinki

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