Queer Switzerland

Gay destinations

Gay travel guides for trips from Switzerland.

Where to go on a getaway: gay districts, beaches, parties and Pride of the favourite destinations from Switzerland.

Netherlands

Amsterdam

One of Europe's oldest gay capitals: the scene around Reguliersdwarsstraat and Warmoesstraat, Amsterdam Pride with its famous Canal Parade in August, and an open city easy to explore on foot or by bike.

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Spain

Barcelona

One of Europe's top gay destinations: the "Gaixample" district packed with bars and clubs, city beaches, and the queer beach town of Sitges just 35 minutes away. Mediterranean sun, culture and nightlife in one.

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Germany

Berlin

Europe's queer capital: the historic gay village of Schöneberg, legendary nightlife, Christopher Street Day and Folsom Europe. A city that lives queer culture openly, all year round.

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United Kingdom

Brighton

Brighton is Britain's classic queer seaside city: Kemptown, St James's Street, Pride and a community that feels like everyday life, not only party.

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Spain

Madrid

Madrid is one of Europe's major gay capitals: Chueca is central, visible and dense with bars, clubs, shops and Pride culture. The city works for a weekend as well as a culture trip with serious nightlife.

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Spain

Maspalomas (Gran Canaria)

A year-round sun destination in southern Gran Canaria: the Yumbo Centrum packed with gay nightlife, the gay zone in the Maspalomas dunes, and two Prides — Maspalomas Pride in spring and Winter Pride in November.

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Italy

Milan

Milan is Northern Italy's fast, stylish design and fashion capital with a visible scene around Porta Venezia and Via Lecco.

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Spain

Sitges

Sitges is the classic queer beach town near Barcelona: compact, walkable and visibly gay around the old town, promenade and beaches. It works especially well as a beach extension to a Barcelona trip.

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More destinations coming soon.