Netherlands - cosmopolitan country for every lifestyle
For decades, the Netherlands has been considered particularly open-minded and tolerant. Equally, the country is neutral, it does not interfere with people's way of life. Everyone who wants to live and work in the Netherlands finds their place. This is especially true for gay men, who have many opportunities for leisure primarily in the capital Amsterdam, but also in other larger cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam and in the student metropolises of Utrecht and Leiden.
The red light district in Amsterdam
The area around the Oude Kerk is located directly at Amsterdam Centraal central station. You walk only a few minutes and you are already in the middle of it. Of course, you will find sex for sale in the red light district, this gave the district its name and it is still more permissive than in other red light districts in Europe. But the district has much more to offer. It is crossed by the picturesque canals, which you can get to know on a boat tour. The Red Light District is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Netherlands, especially because of its bars, restaurants and events. Here you will find numerous opportunities to party and meet new people. Several times a year, festivals and concerts take place in the alleys between the picturesque canals. The cosmopolitanism of our small neighboring country shows itself mainly here, because everyone is welcome and can, if they want, make their contribution to the success of the festivals.
The best gay gay bars - you must go to Amsterdam
You will find bars and cafes in all major cities of the Netherlands, where you feel immediately at home as a gay. However, if you want to dive right into gay life, you can't avoid a trip to Amsterdam. Some of the best bars for gay guys and men are Soho at Reguliersdwarsstraat 36 and Spijkerbar at Kerkstraat 4. Here you can not only meet new people in an informal way, but also live out the erotic side of the red light district, as there is a darkroom in the bar. The Lellebel is a drag show bar, where you are welcome as a drag queen, but also as a normal person and can watch great shows. The list can be extended to other cities like Rotterdam or The Hague. When you travel to the Netherlands, you have countless opportunities to have fun.
The best gay cinemas in the Netherlands
Of course, you can find gay cinemas in the Netherlands where you can have fun and relax alone or with your partner. One of the most popular and popular cinemas is located in the border city of Enschede. The Erotheek Eroticaland has the best ratings and offers you a varied program.
You can also find various gay cinemas in Amsterdam. The B1 SexShop & Porn is one of the most popular. Also in Enschede you can visit the Kiesbaggerrei.
Gay saunas for a relaxing day for two
A visit to the sauna offers gay singles and couples a special form of relaxation. You can find saunas for men not only in Amsterdam or The Hague, but also in smaller towns. In Kerkrade, Sauna Joe enjoys a special popularity. In Heerhugowaard in Noord-Holland you can visit the sauna Javali. If you don't want to go that far into the Netherlands, go to the gay sauna Maastricht, which is located in the city of the same name near the border.
Gay Cruising in the Netherlands
You can experience gay cruising in the provinces of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland along the beautiful beaches. Especially in the warm season you will find many opportunities to join the gay community and have fun. In
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are other meeting places for the gay community. You will experience an intense nightlife and almost countless opportunities to make new contacts.
