Gay Øresund

WebTv Guide to the Øresund Region | Free Gay Guide

Web TV: Guide to the Øresund Region

In this small film Gerry Hail from World Outgames 2009 and Anna Malin Blomqvist from The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights present their suggestions on what to see and do in the Øresund Region – mainly Copenhagen and Malmö.

Below you´ll find information about the places mentioned in the film:

Outdoor Copenhagen Area

H.C. Ørstedsparken

H.C. Ørstedsparken was originally part of the moats of Copenhagen. The park was built in 1876-79 in an English style with wonderful lawns and paths. It also has playgrounds and a café, and in the summer the park is full of people sunbathing. It is named after the famous Danish physicist H.C. Ørsted.

H.C Ørstedsparken: Located between Nørre Voldgade og Nørre Farimagsgade

Charlottenlund Fortet & Beachpark

The fort is located just 8 km outside of Copenhagen on the shores of the delightful Øresund with a magnificent bathing beach. Constructed during the years 1886-87, the fort functioned as a fortress for the defense of Copenhagen Harbour until 1932.

Charlottenlund Fort & Beachpark, Strandvejen 144, 2920 Charlottenlund

Charlottenlund Badeanstalt (Charlottenlund Søbad)

Charlottenlund Søbad outdoor baths are beautifully located at Øresund, and have magnificent views out over the skyline of Copenhagen. These are some of the few baths left of their kind in Denmark. There are separate sections for women and men, where you can bathe in the nude. There is also a mixed section where you have to wear a swimming costume. The beautiful baths were completely restored some ten years ago with work financed by its users. They are open to the public in the summer (May-Sep); during the winter only the winter swimming clubs use them.

Charlottenlund Søbad, Kystvejen 2, 2920 Charlottenlund

Dyrehaven & Bakken (Natural Reserve & Amusementpark)

Dyrehaven is one of Denmark's prettiest natural areas, just 10 km north of Copenhagen. Stags and deer graze freely within the 1000 hectare big fencing. It´s posible to explore the lovely scenery on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Right next to the reserve you can enjoy the lively atmosphere of Bakken, the world's oldest amusement park. For generations Danes have come here for their amusement. There are more than 150 attractions and cosy restaurants to choose between and it is open from the end of March till mid September.

Dyrehaven & Bakken, Dyrehaven 1, 2930 Klampenborg

Nightlife Copenhagen

Rocco@Zum Biergarten

Copenhagens "coolest underground club". Inspired by London and Berlin, two of Copenhagens experienced old clubheads have started "Rocco" as an unpolished and raw alternative to the already existing gay places. The popular parties are held in and old factory hall. Rocco offers you Copenhagens best Dj`s as well as cool decor, an open courtyard and up to 500 party boys.

Rocco@Zum Biergarten, Axeltorv 12 E, 1609 Copenhagen V

WareHouse 9

WAREHOUSE9 is a small performance space and art gallery in the old slaughter district in Central Copenhagen. It is a space for contemporary art, music, poetry and performance with a direct link to the international queer community. It aims to break established boundaries in the music, theatre, art and nightclub scene and create new links between genres and communities.

Warehouse 9, Building 66, Opposite Øksnehallen, The Brown Meat Packing District, Halmtorvet 13, Copenhagen V.

Nightlife Malmö

A2

WONKbar med Belinda karaoke. Dragshow with Cabaret Moulin first Wednesday of the month.
Mainstream club Wednesdays & Fridays. Saturdays DNA house club monthly.

A2, Adelgatan 2, 211 45 Malmö

Shopping Malmö

David Halls Torg

On the square you´ll find small unique shops, cafés and restaurants.

Miss Juniversum

Miss Juniversum is located on the nice Davidshallstorg, close to the pedestrian street. The shop is perfect for you who don´t like giving away flowers or chocolate.

Visit Miss Juniversum, Danid Hall Torg 9, 211 45 Malmö

Tjallamalla

This shop is located at David Halls Gatan. Here you´ll find clothes, shoes, accessories - new and vintage.

Tjallamalla, David Halls Gatan 15, 211 45 Malmö

Events in the region

Gay Pride Parade in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Pride is an annual event to celebrate the gay, lesbian and bisexual community and their diversity. Pride Square takes over the City Hall Square for a week. The grande finale is always the parade through the city, a free show at the City Hall Square and parties all over the city. In 2009 the pride takes place August 1st.

Rainbow Festival Malmö

Malmo is transformed into a sea of color during this week-long festival in September. Colorful flags fly proudly during Regnbagsfestival, a celebration of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pride. Malmo throws a vibrant festival, staging parades, live music, film screenings and drag shows around the city.

World Outgames 2009

World Outgames is an international event for the body, the mind, and the spirit. We celebrate the talents and contributions of homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender men and women from every corner of the globe. World Outgames will be held from 25 July - 2 August 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Wonderful Copenhagen
Malmö Gay Guide
Copenhagen Gay Life
World Outgames

Free Gayguide
Copenhagen/Øresund 2008-09

Not many regions can pride themselves on having a free tourist guide and map specifically for their gay visitors. But the Øresund region is one of them. Check the guide out onscreen or download it.

Gay map, women The free map and gay guide Copenhagen Øresund 2008/2009, also entitled "Come closer", shows many places of interest for gays - such as accommodation, bars, beaches, restaurants, saunas and shopping in Copenhagen as well as in Malmö across the sound in Sweden.

- With this unique guide we are looking forward to welcoming gay visitors from all over the world by introducing them to great places in the Øresund region. To help visitors explore the region, we have also included handy maps of Copenhagen, Malmö and the Øresund region, says Project Manager Lene Wittek-Møller, Copehagen/Øresund.

Here is where to get it

Copenhagen/Øresund Gay Guide

In association with Copenhagen Gay Life the Copenhagen/Øresund project has financed the free guide in 50,000 copies. 10,000 copies will, thanks to Copenhagen/Øresund, be distributed through VisitDenmark's tourist offices in USA, Spain, Italy and Germany, and of course it will be available in bars and cafés around Copenhagen and Malmö as well as in the tourist information offices in Copenhagen and Malmö.

Before your arrival, however, you can read it here, or download it:

Copenhagen/Øresund Gay Guide 2008-2009 (Ebook)

Copenhagen/Øresund Gay City Map 2008-2009 (Pdf)