COPENHAGEN LGBT+ GUIDE SUMMER 2020

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Out&About LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 1 Welcome to Copenhagen A city with room for diversity Copenhagen is a vibrant, liveable city Since the very first homosexual with a colourful cultural life. We have in Copenhagen in 1989, our highly developed public transporta- city has been a pioneer in the field of tion, a bicycle infrastructure second LGBTI+ rights. In 2019 we adopted a to none and our harbour is so clean, new overall LGBTI+ policy to ensure that you can swim in it. For those – that the municipality meets LGBTI+ and many other reasons – Copen- persons with respect, equality, dia- hagen is continuously rated among logue and confidence. This makes the most liveable cities in the world. Copenhagen the first Danish mu- Another vital reason for our live- nicipality with an overall policy in ability is Copenhagen’s famous this area. open-mindedness and tolerance. In Copenhagen, we are very proud No matter your colour, sexual orien- of the city’s social diversity and tol- tation, religion or gender identity, erance. And we actively protect and Copenhagen welcomes you. promote the freedom of expression 2020 has been a very exceptional for all minority groups. year worldwide including As Denmark slowly begins to open and Copenhagen due to the Covid-19 the borders after the corona lock pandemic. I look forward to getting down, we look forward to welcom- our city back to its usual vibrant self ing visitors from all over the world with both local and international yet again. guests. Welcome to Copenhagen. I hope Even though Copenhagen Pride you will have a wonderful stay in our will be different this year, it will still beautiful city. be at the center of attention in Au- gust – when Copenhageners and in- Sincerely, ternational guests will be celebrating Frank Jensen diversity in a safe and responsible Lord Mayor of Copenhagen way. Furthermore, Copenhagen is ex- cited to host the megaevents World- Pride and EuroGames in 2021. These events are expected to attract hun- dreds of thousands of visitors to our city. They will surely be the biggest and most ambitious LGBTI+ events ever hosted in Denmark.

2 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 Buy your breakfast at Cafe Trold, and get Everyday free coffee from Brunch 8.00 - 10.00

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Opening hours are Sun / Mon 8am - 2pm Tue / Sat 8am - 5pm Opening hours are Sun / Mon 8am - 2pm Tue / Sat 8am - 5pm Vesterbro Torv - Vesterbrogade 53 - 1620 København V - Phone +45 33 31 34 14 - [email protected] Vesterbro Torv - VesterbrogadeOpening hours 53 are - 1620 Sun København/ Mon 8am -V 2pm - Phone Tue +45 / Sat 33 8am 31 34 - 5pm 14 - [email protected] Vesterbro Torv - Vesterbrogade 53 - 1620 København V - Phone +45 33 31 34 14 - [email protected] www.cafetrold.dk www.cafetrold.dk Out & About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * SUMMER 2020 Index Very important information! Shopping - guide 05 Opening hours in this guide Eating Out - guide 06 The opening hours stated at the Bars, Cafes & Clubs - guide 08 bars, cafés, restaurants etc. are The first bars in Copenhagen 12 normal opening hours. Getting around in Copenhagen 14 Because of restrictions due Maps / Colofon 16-18 to coronavirus/covid-19, special ope­ning hours may be in effect. Organisations & Medias - guide 20 Certain businesses may even still Business & Culture - guide 23 be temporary closed. Sex, Fetish & Cruising - guide 24 To avoid disappointment, Copenhagen 2021 26 please check out the current Free Condoms at the Gay Bars 29 opening hours at websites and Sun & Beach 30 facebook sites.

Welcome to Copenhagen’s LGBT+ nightlife and bar scene Dear guests and travelers There is much for you to explore in I always say: Visit them all if possible! Copenhagen. However, many of the The LGBT+ nightlife and bar scene small businesses are open under re- is run with love for the LGBT+ com- strictions as a result for the Covid-19 munity, an amazing drag scene and pandemic. Some may not be open diverse cultural range. yet. We urge you to be careful when Niels Lautrup Holm it comes to cruising areas. Keep the Chairperson required physical distance, and re- Rainbow Business Denmark spect the guest limitations set by the business owner. When all this is said, it is of par- amount importance for us to make you feel welcome, and we are doing our best to give you the best Copen- hagen LGBT+ experience under the given circumstances. Copenhagen has a great and his- toric variety of bars and nightlife. When I am asked which bars to visit, Niels Lautrup Holm. Foto: Rafael Zajac

4 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 Shopping

HEPA (Watches and Jewellery) 125 1850 C (+45) 33 24 57 93 1 www.hepaure.dk Hepaure Hepa Watches and Jewellery have a wide selection of watches, jewel- lery and gift items. Tue-Fri 12-17:30, Sat 10-13

HOMOWARE (Gay lifestyle store) Larsbjørnsstræde 11, basement 1454 Copenhagen K (+45) 69 69 66 66 2 www.homoware.dk Homoware MisterB Concept Store and the only gay lifestyle store in Copenhagen. Large selection of gear, leather, rubber, neoprene, underwear, lube, condoms, sex toys and more. Sun-Thu 12-20, Fri-Sat 12-21

MADS HEINDORF (Jewellery) Gothersgade 105 1123 København K (+45) 20 20 21 91 3 www.madsheindorf.dk Madsheindorfjewellery Mads Heindorf mastered the noble art of transforming our precious interiors into high-carat jewellery. A handmade symbol of what is most important to the individual. Tue-Fri 10-17:30, Sat 10-15

Shopping in Copenhagen Strøget is one of Europe’s long- est pedestrian streets. Here you will There is a varied range of shops and find a wide range of shops, from stores in Copenhagen. Most of them the more budget-friendly chains are open all seven days of the week. like H&M and Zara to some of the You will find the classic department world’s most expensive interna- stores in the city centre, as Magasin tional brands stores such as Gucci, du Nord, Illum and Illums Bolighus. Prada, Louis Vuitton and Mulberry.

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 5 Eating Out

RESTAURANT 1733 Nybrogade 14 1203 Copenhagen K (+45) 34 12 17 33 4 www.1733.dk At 1733 you get delicious Danish “smørrebrød” with a modern touch for lunch and traditional Danish dishes at night. The atmosphere is open, unpretentious and down to earth. Mon-Sat 11:30-21, Sun 11:30-17

CAFE TROLD Vesterbrogade 53 (Vesterbro Torv) 1620 Copenhagen V (+45) 33 31 34 14 5 www.cafetrold.dk At Cafe Trold you can get brunch, coffee, toast from 8:00 in the morning. Large selection of beer, wine and spirits and hot dishes. You can enjoy your food and drink outdoors, all year from 08-24. Sun-Mon 08-02, Tue-Sat 08-05

Eating out in Copenhagen Restaurant 1733 opened in 2018 by two Danish gay friends – Dan and The restaurants in Copenhagen are Peter. among the world’s most charac- The restaurant is located in Ny- teristic and innovative and suit all brogade 14, with the nicest location budgets. right by Slotsholmens Kanal and the Cafe Trold is located on the pleas- Danish parliament, Christiansborg. ant Vesterbro Torv - a public square Here Dan and Peter have created located in the heart of Vesterbro. a restaurant, where guests can get At Cafe Trold everyone is welcome delicious Danish open sandwiches and good food and drinks are served for lunch and traditional Danish dish- in many kinds of dishes and dosages. es at night. All year round you can enjoy your Oscar Bar Café is a LGBT+ bar and food and drink either in the cozy café, located at Regnbue­pladsen 9. cafe or outdoors in the big sunning Here you can get homemade food, square. cakes, beer, drinks and coffee.

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G*A*Y COPENHAGEN Vester Voldgade 10 1552 Copenhagen V (+45) 33 14 13 30 6 GAY Copenhagen nightclub Gay bar and nightclub next to the City Hall. Friendly and popular for all ages and genders. DJ’s Friday and Saturday from 23:00. Free admission. Thu 18-02, Fri-Sat 20-05

CAFE INTIME Allegade 25 2000 Frederiksberg (+45) 38 34 19 58 7 www.cafeintime.dk cafeintime This traditional theatre cafe dates back to the early 1920’s. You can enjoy live entertainment with bar pianists, and every Sunday a Jazz orchestra. Mon-Sun 16-02

JAILHOUSE CPH Studiestræde 12 1455 Copenhagen K (+45) 33 15 22 55 8 www.jailhousecph.dk Jailhousecph Prison-themed bar, with friendly staff in police uniform. Popular, with a relaxed atmosphere. Here you meet everything from young students, tourists and “old boys”. Free WiFi. Sun-Thu 15-02, Fri-Sat 15-05

MASKEN BAR Studiestræde 33 1455 Copenhagen K (+45) 33 91 09 37 9 www.maskenbar.dk maskenbarcopenhagen One of Copenhagen’s oldest gay bars, and the place where all age groups meet. Good atmosphere, two floors. Located just a short walk from Råd- huspladsen. Sun-Thu 14-03, Fri-Sat 14-05

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Sun-Thu 14:00-03:00 Fri-Sat 14:00-05:00 Studiestræde 33 . Copenhagen Tel: (+45) 33 91 09 37 www.maskenbar.dk

CAFE TROLD Vesterbrogade 53 (Vesterbro Torv) 1620 Copenhagen V (+45) 33 31 34 14 5 www.cafetrold.dk At Cafe Trold you can get brunch, coffee, toast from 8:00 in the morning. Large selection of beer, wine and spirits and hot dishes. You can enjoy your food and drink outdoors, all year from 08-24. Sun-Mon 08-02, Tue-Sat 08-05

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 9 FREE WIFI THU 18:00-02:00G FRI-SATA Y20:00-05:00G DJ’sA FRI-SATY FROM 23:00 C O P E N H A G E N C O P E N H A G E N VESTER VOLDGADE 10 • COPENHAGEN

Centralhjørnet Cosy Bar Kattesundet 18 Studiestræde 24 10 1458 Copenhagen K 11 1455 Copenhagen K Thu-Sun 12-02, Fri-Sat 12-04 Tue-Sat 22-05 (06)

Kafé Knud Kiss Kiss Gay Club Skindergade 21 Studiestræde 41 12 1159 Copenhagen K 13 1455 Copenhagen K Tue and Thu 16-22 (Kitchen 18-20.30) Wed-Thu 18-02, Fri-Sat 18-09

Men’s Bar Never Mind 14 Teglgårdstræde 3 Nørre Voldgade 2 1452 Copenhagen K 15 1358 Copenhagen K Mon-Sun 15-02 Every day 22-06

Oscar Bar Cafe Vela Gay Club 16 Regnbuepladsen 9 2-4 1550 Copenhagen V 17 1655 Copenhagen V Sun-Thu 10-00, Fri-Sat 10-02 Thu 21-02, Fri-Sat 21-05

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Copenhagen’s oldest still extisting gay bare dates all the way back to 1917.

By Bert Svalebølle // gayMAGZ.dk sent became the same for everyone. And in 1989 same sex couples en- Already in the 1880s, a gay meeting tered the first registered partner- place existed in Copenhagen, near ships in the world, at Copenhagen’s Casinoteatret at Sankt Annæ Plads. City Hall. The toilet facilities below Rådhus- pladsen were also popular among Historic bars still going strong gay and bisexual men as well as rent Men’s Bar in Teglgårdsstræde used boys. Rumours about these toilets to be called Stable Bar until the even went abroad. 1980s. Already in the 1940s, it was a Much happened since then. Ho- gay bar called Mandalay. mosexuality was legalised in Den- Centralhjørnet is Copenhagen’s mark in 1930/1933, but moral panic oldest still existing gay bar. Around increased in the 1950s and 1960s. Gay the Second World War, it became a men were not even allowed to dance meeting place for gay men. together until 1973. The old theatre bar, Cafe Intime However, in 1976 the age of con- at Allégade, Frederiksberg, is also

12 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 one of the first meeting places for ple could look in from the street. gay men. Maybe it was helped by Well-designed blinds were put up the fact that outside there used to in the windows, as a fair compromise. be underground toilet facilities. It has The founders of Sebastian later been confirmed that Cafe Intime was opened Oscar Bar Café and they are a gay meeting place already in the now running Restaurant Kronborg. 1950s, but it may have started even before that time. For many years a bars lesbian meeting place, Jeppes Club, Since 2004, Vela has been the les- existed next door. bian bar in Copenhagen. Before the In 1973 Madame Arthur opened arrived, it used to attract sex – a sort of Danish version of Club 54 workers, and Vela’s interior reflects in New York. The guests were en- that history in a charming way. tertained with drag shows and the The lesbian bars before Vela often parties were wild. Unfortunately, the struggled to make ends meet, and place closed down in 1989. many lesbian bars had to close down. That didn’t keep the lesbians in A new era Copenhagen from going out. Actu- In 1980 the third Pan Club was ally, also today many lesbians like to opened in Knabrostræde 3. It be- mix with gay men at the gay bars. came very popular among both gay men and lesbians but also among Copenhagen’s LGBT+ street straight people who liked the free Today Studiestræde is the most well- atmosphere and the good music. All known LGBT+ street in Denmark. Thursday nights were lesbian nights. In this street you find gay bars like In the 1980s, Pink Klub in Farver- Masken, Jailhouse, Cosy Bar and gade was also very popular. Behind Kiss Kiss. dark curtains, gay men were having And just around the corner from a good time in dark velvet furniture. Studiestræde, you findG*A*Y Co- At Christiania, gay activists per- penhagen in Vester Voldgade and formed theatre at the gay house, Men’s Bar in Teglgårdsstræde. Bøssehuset. One of the leading ac- tivists, Bent Jacobsen, released Den- Gaymagz.dk is a website with stories mark’s first gay record in 1975. about the gay life in Denmark from In 1992 a new café opened in the early 1900s till today. Here are Hyskenstræde: Sebastian became stories about the political progress very popular and marked a new era and about the gay culture and gay – there were no dark curtains in the lifestyle. The language is Danish, but you can choose your own language windows. However, not all guests (Google translate). were happy about the fact that peo-

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 13 Getting around in Copenhagen

Baisikeli is Swahili for “bicycle”, and is one of the cheapest bicycle rental in Copenhagen. They have bikes for every purpose and budget. The profits go to African countries, and the project is about making bicycles accessible to the poorest in the world. This is done by fixing and shipping used bikes to Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Ghana, where the bikes are rebuilt to meet African needs. Se more at baisikeli.dk

Bicycling Cars and car rental Copenhagen is a great city to ride All major car rental companies have a bicycle. There are 415 kilometres offices in Copenhagen. However, of separated bicycle tracks and 58 parking is complicated and very ex- kilometres of green bicycle routes. pensive in the city centre. You can rent bicycles at most hotels around the city as well as at special Electric bikes bicycle rentals. All over Copenhagen you can find Copenhagen has several bicycle electric city bikes from Bycyklen. taxi companies and especially during These electric bicycles are summer, you will see rickshaws all quipped with a tablet for navigation, over the inner city. You can use the payment and information about cul- bicycle taxis as a fun, fast, inexpen- ture etc. The bikes can be rented and sive and environmentally friendly returned to any of the 130 stations in alternative to regular taxis. this renting system. visitcopenhagen.com/biking Pay as You Go with an hourly

14 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 rate of 12 DKK per commenced 20 minutes, or buy pre-paid packages of 600 or 1,200 minutes, a monthly subscription of a special student/ youth subscription. bycyklen.dk/en/

Electric scooter In Copenhagen you will also find The metro is a sustainable, fast and safe way to the electric scooters from VOI, LIME, get around in Copenhagen, and about 180,000 passengers travel by metro daily. TIER etc. Photo: Daniel Rasmussen The renting price is around 10 DKK start fee and 1,50 – 2,50 DKK per ing Friday and Saturday night, the minute. These prices may change, so S-trains run all night, twice an hour. check out by the company you want Regional trains can take you to to rent from. North, West and South Zealand and You are supposed to ride the elec- national trains to the rest of Den- tric scooter at the bicycle tracks, and mark. several rules apply. However inno- The Øresund trains to the airport cent the electric scooters look, you and to Copenhagen’s Swedish twin are not allowed to ride electric scoot- city, Malmö, and beyond to oth- er under the influence of alcohol or er Swedish destinations. The train drugs. Because they are motorised service between Copenhagen and vehicles, the police can demand you Malmö runs 24 hours a day: Every 20 to take a blood test. If your alcohol minutes during the day and evening, level is 0,5 g/kg of blood or above, and once an hour during the night. you face a fine of 2,000 DKK. Repeat- Buses and harbour buses are also ed offences are punished with a fine part of Copenhagen’s public trans- of 4,000 DKK or prison. port network. visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/ visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/ planning/rules-when-driving-e-scooter planning/public-transport

Metro, train and bus Taxi Copenhagen’s driverless Metro is Danish taxis are authorized and fast, efficient and runs 24 hours a priced according to the taximeter. day. The Metro has four lines. Most taxis accept credit cards, but S-trains are available from early please inform the driver as you get in morning till after midnight. Dur- the car. Tips are included in the fare.

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According to Danish law, smoking restrictions apply at most bars, cafés, restaurants and nightclubs. Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas as well as in bars with a serving area of less than 40 square metres. Symbols

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18 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 BODY BIO www.bodybio.dk -- Best cruising place, often crowded in daytime!

Kingosgade 7- Copenhagen V (off Vesterbrogade 106) Entrance: Kr. 60,- Open: Sun-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-01 :00 NAKED NIGHT: Wednesdays from 8 pm, Very busy!

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Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 19 Organisations & Medias

AIDS-Fondet (HIV/AIDS organisation) Vestergade 18E 1456 København K (+45) 88 33 56 00 18 www.aidsfondet.dk aidsfondet AIDS-Fondet works with HIV and AIDS, as well as related areas of impor- tance to HIV and AIDS. In their Checkpoint clinic you can quickly, free and anonymously be tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

COPENHAGEN 2021 (WorldPride & EuroGames 2021) H.C. Andersens Boulevard 27, stuen, 1553 København V (+45) 31 50 24 68 19 www.copenhagen2021.com Copenhagen 2021 Copenhagen Pride is hosting WorldPride and Pan Idræt is hosting Euro- Games, in Copenhagen 12-22 August 2021. EuroGames in Copenhagen will feature 25+ disciplines in top-notch facilities.

DANISH D-LITE (Sport organisation in Aarhus) [email protected] www.danishdlite.dk danishdlite Aarhus Homosport – Danish D-Lite is a sport organisation for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other open-minded people. This organisation was founded in 1986 to give LGBT’s and other people in and around Aarhus the possibility to do sports and promote health and wellbeing through exercise and social gathering.

DARE (organisation for gender equality for all family constellations) [email protected] (+45) 42 67 42 95 www.daredanmark.dk Dare The purpose of the association is to promote full equality for all Danish family constellations in Denmark, primarily within family structures, reproduction and the daily institutional, structural and cultural com- munity life in Denmark.

20 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 GAYMAGZ.DK (Danish gay history) www.gaymagz.dk - gaymagz Website with stories about the gay life in Denmark from the early 1900s till today. Here are stories about the political progress and about the gay culture and gay lifestyle. You can choose your own language. The website will mainly deal with homosexual Denmark, but when events outside Denmark affect or have affected the conditions for Danish LGBTs, these will also be discussed here. An example is “The riot on Christopher Street in New York” in 1969.

OUT & ABOUT (LGBT+ news) www.outandabout.dk Out & About Denmark’s online LGBT media who brings current news from Denmark and abroad, as well as cultural suggestions and reviews. If you wish to get in touch with the Danish LGBT+ environment, you can find information at www.outandabout.dk, and @outandabout.dk on facebook.

RAINBOW BUSINESS DENMARK www.rainbowbusinessdenmark.dk Rainbow Business Denmark Rainbow Business Denmark is an independent organisation of businesses and non-profit organisations in Denmark. Rainbow Business Denmark works to improve conditions for the LGBT businesses and organisations in Denmark. Rainbow Business Denmark is responsible for the annual awards show - Danish Rainbow Awards, outandabout.dk, Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide and Mr. Gay Denmark.

WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN (Tourist organisation) Nørregade 7b, 1165 København K [email protected] www.wonderfulcopenhagen.dk VisitCopenhagen Wonderful Copenhagen is the official tourism organisation of the Capital Region of Denmark, working to promote and develop both business and leisure tourism.

BLUS (LGBTQ students organisation) Bøssehuset (LGBT Culture house) A social, educational and cultural organisation A cultural center for gay, lesbian and transgen- run by and for (LGBTQ) students in Copenha- der people, located on Christiania. gen and around. www.blus.dk www.boessehuset.dk

Bøsse Ø-lejr (Gay Camp) Carmen Curlers (LGBTQ choir) Every summer a gay camp is held on a Dan- The choir started in 1991 and can pride itself ish island. In 2020 from 1-7 August. on being Copenhagen’s oldest gay choir. www.gaycamp.dk www.carmencurlers.dk/

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 21 Copenhagen Pride (Pride organisation) De Homofone (Choir for gays and lesbians) Organises activities and events for and with A mixed, rhythmic choir in Copenhagen, the LGBTQIA + environment. mostly for gays and lesbians. www.copenhagenpride.dk www.dehomofone.dk/

Hiv-Danmark (HIV organisation) Homogengruppen (Socialt netværk) An national organisation for all people living A friendly network for gay men, who are look- with HIV, and those affected by HIV. ing for new social activities and friendships. www.hiv-danmark.dk www.homogengruppen.dk

There are probably few who today will find it unnatural that two men dance together. But in fact, not before 1973 was it allowed for men to dance together publicly. Before 1973, dancing between men was considered against public order and decency, and it was only allowed to take place in

FACT: associations and private settings.

Homotropolis (LGBT media) LGBT Asylum (Group and Social Network) An bi-yearly printed magazine and a digital A group of LGBT people - asylum seekers, ref- LGBTQ site. ugees, Danish citizens and persons residing in www.homotropolis.com Denmark. www.lgbtasylum.dk/

LGBT Danmark (LGBT organisation) LGBT Plus 30 (Social Facebook group) Vestergade 18E, 4 floor A social group for anyone who is 30 or older 18 1456 Copenhagen K and can identify as being LGBT+. www.lgbt.dk Facebook: LGBT Plus 30

MIX Copenhagen (LGBTQ+ Film Festival) PAN-Idræt (Sport organisation) Denmark’s oldest recurring and ever-active Pan Idræt is the joint name for the two sports film festival, and one of the world’s oldest LG- clubs called Pan Idræt Copenhagen and Pan BTQ film festivals.www.mixcopenhagen.dk Idræt Frederiksberg. www.panidraet.dk

Back in old days homosexuality was actually a crime in Denmark – at least for gay men. Danish law from 1683 stated: “Relations against nature is punishable by execution”. By a law change of 1866, the death penalty was replaced by prison labour. It wasn’t until 1933 that sex between adult

FACT: men was decriminalised.

Positivgruppen (HIV organisation) XQ28 (news online media) Positivgruppen is a community center for Danish online media with news, reviews of HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. theatre, music, movies, culture and dining. www.positivgruppen.dk/ www.xq28.dk

Sabaah (Organisation) TiD (Group for transgender people) An independent, voluntary association (NGO), A social association for transgender people who support minority ethnic LGBT+ people in who need a breathing hole and sanctuary in Denmark. www.sabaah.dk a safe environment. www.transpersoner.dk/

When Denmark released pornography in 1969, it was it was a major advance for freedom of expres- sion. However, it also had an unintended backside: legalization of child pornography. Back in those years, Danish politicians were reluctant to ban child pornography. But in 1980 it was

FACT: banned after massive pressure from abroad.

22 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 Business & Culture

ADVOKATFIRMAET KRARUP (Legal service) 61 - 1900 Frederiksberg (+45) 33 13 45 67 / [email protected] / www.kimkrarup.dk The law firm offers general legal advice in virtually all legal disciplines.

BO BÜLL (Flower arrangement) Bjelkes alle 17a - 2200 Copenhagen N (+45) 35 86 17 90 / [email protected] / www.bobull.com Floral design, bridal bouquets, interior design, costumes and total event solutions.

BS-GRAFISK (graphic service) Egebækvej 209 - 2850 Nærum (+45) 40 93 19 77 / [email protected] / www.bs-grafisk.dk Solves your graphical tasks: leaflets, flyer, books, booklets, magazines, web etc.

COPENHAGEN VISITOR SERVICE (Touristinformation) Vesterbrogade 4 - 1620 Copenhagen V 20 (+45) 70 22 24 42 / www.visitcopenhagen.com The official tourism organisation of Copenhagen.

MY GAY VENTURE (LGBTQ Tours / Online community for LGBTQ travelers) (+45) 53 86 56 59 / [email protected] / www.mygayventure.com My Gay Ventures mission is to connect LGBTQ travellers with locals offering unique travel experiences. Business hours: Mon-Sun 10-17.

SJELDANI BOLIGADMINISTRATION AS (Property administration) P. Knudsens Gade 1 - 2450 Copenhagen SV (+45) 33 24 21 11 / www.sjeldani.dk Sjeldani Boligadministration offers property management services.

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Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 23 Sex, Fetish & Cruising

AMIGO SAUNA (Men only) Studiestræde 31 A 1455 Copenhagen K www.amigo-sauna.dk 21 amigosaunacph Amigo Sauna is Copenhagen’s largest and most centrally located gay sauna. It is over 800 square metres split over three floors with sauna, sun bed, cabins, darkrooms, mazes and video rooms. Sun-Thu 12-07, Fri-Sat 12-08

BODY BIO Kingosgade 7 1623 Copenhagen V (On the Frederiksberg map) www.bodybio.dk 22 Nice sex club with lots of action, also first of the day. Body Bio is a sanc- tuary for everyone – a place where everything can happen. A good and friendly atmosphere helps to make the visit a pleasant experience. Nude Night all Wednesdays from 20:00. Sun-Thu 12-24, Fri-Sat 12-01

SLM COPENHAGEN (Men only) Lavendelstræde 17, back building 1462 Copenhagen K (+45) 33 32 06 01 23 www.slm-cph.dk slmcopenhagen Large gay fetish club with two bars, cruising and play areas, wet room, smoking lounge and pool table. Membership required, dress code applies. Check website for more details and prices.

ØRSTEDSPARKEN The most popular outdoor cruising place is Ørstedsparken, located very close to most gay bars. During the day, cruising primarily takes place around the public toilets. From sunset till early morning, the cruising is 24 all over the park, but particularly around the trees on both sides of the bridge in the middle of the park. Gay and bisexual men has sometimes been attacked in Ørstedsparken, so be aware and do not hesitate to contact the police. Copenhagen Police are strongly committed in the fight against hate crimes.

24 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 EVERY FRIDAY BAR & CRUISE APRIL SATURDAY 4 PISS NIGHT SATURDAY 11 NAKED NIGHT SATURDAY 18 SPORTS NIGHT SATURDAY 25 BDSM NIGHT MAY SATURDAY 2 RUBBER NIGHT SATURDAY 9 FF NIGHT SATURDAY 16 EUROTRASH SATURDAY 17 SKINHEADS/PUNKS SATURDAY 23 LEATHER NIGHT SATURDAY 30 STALLION NIGHT JUNE SATURDAY 6 POOL PARTY SUNDAY 7 PISS SUNDAY SATURDAY 13 KENTUCKY KINK SATURDAY 20 NORDIC NIGHT SATURDAY 27 GLOW IN THE DARK

OPEN EVERY WEEKEND - MEN ONLY CHECK FULL EVENT CALENDAR AND DRESS CODES AT WWW.SLM-CPH.DK

SLM KØBENHAVN - LAVENDELSTRÆDE 17 - BACK BUILDING - 1462 KØBENHAVN K FOTO: BJØRN ROLAND STEFFENSEN ROLAND BJØRN FOTO: The biggest LGBTI+ mega-event in the history of Denmark

The Danes are often named to be the ing to a tradition of paramount im- happiest people in the world. In 2021 portance by joining in on an abun- they just might be, as Copenhagen dance of voices against homo-, bi- Pride won the bid to host WorldPride and transphobia. All you have to do the same year as Pan Idræt won the is cheer with us, filling the streets for bid for EuroGames. as long as the eye can see. Together, the mega-event Copen- The parade begins at Frederiks- hagen 2021 is a LGBTI+ history first, berg City Hall Square and ends at as the two events take place in the Square in the same city at the same time. Whatever city center. Walk with us and experi- your flavour is, there is space for you ence first hand almost half a million to partake in the -- probably -- most festive citizens from all around the diverse and inclusive event of 2021. world celebrating with us, from in- side of the parade, from the streets, PRIDE or from their open windows, of which The Pride Parade is an iconic celebra- many are decorated with the variety tion representing all branches of our of rainbow flags. The route, by the community and allies. As much as it’s way, is wheelchair friendly. a joyous event, it is deeply rooted in the activism our LGBTI+ movement, HUMAN RIGHTS all the way back from the Stonewall During the Human Rights Forum Riots of 1969. you will learn from keynote speak- By participating you’re contribut- ers chosen amongst the sharpest in-

26 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 ternational brave front line activists, join the debate of topics meaning norm breakers and parliamentarians, the most to you, or just simply listen and get a unique opportunity to en- in and learn from the experiences gage with them during almost 100 of people who have joined us from hours of sessions; including a myriad across the globe. of workshops, debates, panels, talks and round table discussions in safer SPORTS spaces. Regardless of your level of skills with- We are also bringing the politics in sports, that being a professional out into the open and making it ac- athlete or simply curious about a dis- cessible through the Scandinavian cipline that you only recently heard model of a ‘Democracy 1:1’ festival. It about, EuroGames in Copenhagen places the talks and the LGBTI+ cause 2021 has a selection of 29 different right in the middle of the city and the sports, that you can compete in (or festival is open to the general public. just plainly have fun!). This practically means that you can This includes everything from

Rainbow fireworks from the Pride Scene at City Hall Square. Photo: Tommy Petersen

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 27 more classic ball- and racket games our actions and those of the world to watersports, chess, dance -- and around us? We challenge the con- even eSports like Counter-Strike and cepts of stage, performance and in- FIFA: All of this and much, much more stallation as much as we challenge is taking place in dedicated venues in our own humanity. both Copenhagen and Malmö. The venues have been handpicked We break the gender-binary to not just inspire, but to engage the constellations of traditional tour- audience with immersive and met- naments by including a ‘diverse’ aphorical passages through secret category in the series alongside the gardens and historical locations. more established women, men and We acknowledge the fluidity of mix-gender teams. gender expression, sexuality and Meet your competitors, teamsters people, and invite you to submerge and new friends in our SportsVillage, yourself in dedicated social spaces located by the beautiful Islands Bry- within the age- and gender spectrum gge by the water, and engage in ranging from Rainbow Children to street sports, celebrate each other’s Gray Gold & Glitter. achievements, grab a bite to eat and enjoy some music or sports on the Whatever your pleasure is, we are big screens. certain that you will leave Copenha- gen changed; for a moment, for a ARTS & CULTURE day -- or for a lifetime. What are you How do we tell stories? How do we waiting for? feel stories? How do they impact

We are looking forward to welcome you to Copenhagen in 2021!

#YouAreIncluded!

WHEN: 12th-22nd of August 2021 MORE INFO: COPENHAGEN2021.COM

Copenhagen Pride Parade. Photo: Tanya Randstoft Copenhagen Pride Parade. Photo: Bert Svalebølle

28 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 Free Condoms at the Gay Bars

Gay bars in Copenhagen are among the contributors to the free rainbow condoms available from transparent plastic boxes at most gay bars in Denmark.

Every year Rainbow Business Denmark In Copenhagen, you find the free need to fundraise 70,000 DKK to buy rainbow condoms at Oscar Bar Café, condoms to Denmark’s gay bars. G*A*Y Copenhagen, Jailhouse CPH, But more money is needed, be- Kiss Kiss, Never Mind, Kafé Knud, cause the ambition is also to provide Centralhjørnet, Men’s Bar, Masken free lube and XL condoms. Maybe Bar, My Fair Ladies, Cosy Bar, Café in the future, gay men will keep an Intime, SLM København og Amigo eye on who’s taking the XL condoms? Bar i København. The rainbow condoms are fi- In Aarhus the rainbow condoms nanced by Skadeservice.nu, SLM are available at GBAR and SLM Aar- Copenhagen, Men’s Bar, Masken hus. In Odense they are available at Bar, G*A*Y Copenhagen, Homoware, Lambda. Jailhouse CPH, Café Intime, Cosy Bar, Volunteers from AIDS-Fondet are Boyfriend.dk and Kings & Queens. distributing the free rainbow con- But not only the contributing bars doms. are given the possibility of offering the free rainbow condoms to their Do you want to make a contribution to the free condoms and free lube? guests. Rainbow Business Denmark Please contact Michael Kjeldsen at emphasizes that the guests at all gay [email protected] bars should be taken care of.

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 29 Sun & Beach

In Copenhagen you are never far from a beach. During summer you also have the opportunity to take a dip in one of the many harbour baths, which are found at , Fisketorvet and . But remember that swimming in the harbour of Copenhagen are only per- mitted in the established bathing areas.

Amager Fælled avoid sand, go to Helgoland at the At Fælled gay men have sex northern end of Amager Strandpark. year-round, but many gays also come The nearest Metro station is to sunbathe during summer. Øresund. Go to Zigøjnerpladsen, situated near the parking lot at the beginning Bellevue Strandpark of Lossepladsvej after entering from A few metres from Klampenborg sta- Artillerivej. tion, located a short train ride from the city centre, you will find this love- Amager Strandpark ly beach. Amager Strandpark has a long sandy The northern end of the beach is a beach and it’s Copenhagen’s largest combined nude and gay beach. beach, located only five km from the city centre. Helgoland Badeanstalt Amager Strandpark has a lagoon, Helgoland is located at the northern a city park and lots of cultural events end of Amager Strandpark. Helgo- during the summer. If you prefer to land has three sections: A male sec-

30 Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 tion, a female section and a mixed Ishøj Strand section. At the male and female sec- Beach south of Copenhagen with tions, you are allowed to sunbathe some gay action in the dunes. and swim naked. From Ishøj Station it’s a 1.5 km However, the male and female walk or bicycle trip to the beach. The sections are only open to the public gay section is between Pilehuset and (non-members of Det Kolde Gys) be- Lynghuset. tween 23 June and the last Sunday in August, from 10:00-18:00. Lifeguards Tisvildeleje Strand are at work during the summer sea- Tisvildeleje is 60 km from Copen- son. hagen. It’s a beautiful and fairly se- The public can also access to the cluded beach with gay action in the mixed section from May-September. dunes and pines. The nearest Metro station is From Tisvildeleje Station, walk Øresund. down the village main road towards the beach. After passing parking lot Islands Brygge harbour bath by the beach, follow the coastline Free entrance during the season: 1 towards west for about half an hour, June – 31 August (open 24/7). until you see fewer straight families Visitors are recommended to and more gay men. check the quality of the water and follow the rules of hygiene and se- Ørstedsparken (#24 on the city map) curity. Lifeguards are at work during Ørstedsparken is the busiest and the day hours. most central cruising area in Copen- Showers are available but no hagen. changing facilities. Toilets are locat- During the day, cruising primarily ed at the quay, 100 metres from the takes place around the public toilets. harbour bath. From sunset till early morning the cruising is all over the park, but par- ticularly around the trees on both sides of the bridge in the middle of the park. Occasionally gay and bisexual men are attacked at night and in the early morning. Be careful and don’t hesitate to contact the police. Copenhagen Police are strongly Islands Brygge harbour bath, in the centre of Co- penhagen. Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen/Copen- committed in the fight against hate hagen Media Center crimes.

Out&About Copenhagen LGBT+ Guide * Summer 2020 31 CIRKUSBYGNINGEN COPENHAGEN September 30, 2020

2020

Danish Rainbow Awards

Tickets on: billetlugen.dk