Gay Helsinki guide

Gay Helsinki

Drink

Here are some bars and cafes, please let us know when you know more places.

Albert Room - Kalevankatu 36

Newish and trendy bar with a wide selection of drinks and enough Euro-trash tunes to enjoy.
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Bear Park Cafe - Karhupuisto

Summer cafe at the heart of the Kallio Bear Park (Karhupuisto). Open from May till September, but not on rainy days.
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Fairytale - Helsinginkatu 7

Intimate small bar which you can recognize by the rainbow-window. You need to press the buzzer near the door to get in. Free internet connection to use.
More info and reviews Map: 9

Hideaway Bar - Annankatu 6

"Straightfriendly gaybar" next to Lost & Found
More info and reviews Map: 4

Hugo's Room - Iso Roobertinkatu 3

Hugo’s Room is a recently opened gay bar. Hugo’s Room opens quite early and is a popular after-work bar.
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Kulma - KULMA - Agricolankatu 13, 00530 Helsinki

Small, easy and cosy cafeteria.
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Lost & Found - Lost & Found - Annankatu 6

The only hetero-friendly gay nightclub with shows in town. Lost & Found has a tradition for arranging theatre, shows, performances, music and anything you can imagine on the cultural side. Mixed crowd.
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Mann's Street - Mannerheimintie 12 A (2.kerros)

Bar with karaoke and late licence. Happy Hour from 7 till 9 pm.
More info and reviews Map: 2

Nalle Pub - Kaarlenkatu 35

Oldest gaybar in Kallio area, neighbourhoody and nice place with nice people.
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Dance

Here are some clubs and parties, please let us know when you know more places.

DTM - Iso Roobertinkatu 28

DTM is the largest combination of Gay Cafe, Bar, Disco and Night Club in Scandinavia and a self called Finish institution!
More info and reviews Map: 6

Hercules - Lönnrotinkatu 4 B

A spacious, male-dominated bar and cruise club with relaxation areas and private cabins.
More info and reviews Map: 1

Lost & Found - Lost & Found - Annankatu 6

Cruise

Here are some saunas, cruise bars etc, please let us know when you know more places.

Hercules - Lönnrotinkatu 4 B

A spacious, male-dominated bar and cruise club with relaxation areas and private cabins.
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Pihlayasaari Beach - Pihlayasaari Island -

Huge gay nudist beach on the island of Pihlayasaari.
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Vogue - Sturenkatu 27a

The only gay-sauna in Finland. 3 sauna's, swimming pool, steam bath, bar, tv room and top floor terraces.
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Other

Gay Pride - city center -

Annual Pride event in the city of Helsinki. The Parade is on Saturday and will start at the Kamppi square Narinkka-aukio. Bring a party mood and an open mind! See the parade map on the Pride website for more information.
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