It is one of the few places where we feel comfortable walking the streets holding hands and don't feel like we first have to look over our shoulders to do that safety check! It also has some fantastic parties, plenty of gay hangouts, lots of events and the most unpronounceable gay village ever! We've summarised it all right here in our detailed gay Amsterdam travel guide.

The city is dominated by water, with 165 canals, around 500 bridges, lots of cute narrow cobblestone streets and many many many bicycles! It's so picturesque that the network of canals in the 17th-century historic old town (called the “ Canal Ring“) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.Īmsterdam is also super gay, which is unsurprising given that it is the capital city of one of the most gay friendly countries in the world. Whilst Amsterdam is most famous for its “ coffeeshops” where you can smoke joints legally, it is also culturally rich with world-class museums and has the most distinctive urban landscape. Whether it's for a city break, romantic weekend or a gay party,circle we always know we're going to have a terrific time. Our Amsterdam gay guide will help you plan a fabulous trip including tips on the gay scene, the best gay bars, parties, events and more.