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Finland – the undiscovered gem of the Nordics for LGBTQIA+ travellers
The happiest nation in the society welcomes you to discover its breathtaking nature and the happiness-inducing lifestyle of the Nordics. Boasting four distinct seasons and landscapes ranging from the world’s biggest archipelago to the mindful relaxed of Lapland and vibrant capital Helsinki – Finland truly is the gem of the North. A gem that is for everyone.
"Not only is Finland a safe tour destination, but also an extremely pretty one. The harmony, calm, and vastness of nature are unparalleled. From Helsinki, the capital of Finland, it only takes an hour to the middle of a national park", says Hannu Medina, Founder of We Speak Same-sex attracted and Gay Tour Finland, blogger and expert on LGBTQIA+ travel.
According to the 2021 Williams Institute report, which surveyed people from across 175 countries, owing to its gradual outlook and policies that protect the LGBTQIA+ community against discrimination, Finland is a very minority-aware country. In reality, Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA+-friendly countries in the world.
"Finland belongs to the leading nations in the society when it comes to legislation tha
Gaycation in Finland – Saunas, Snow and Northern Lights
This article was updated on May 31, 2021.
Europe is considered one of the most LGBT-friendly regions of the world and Finland is no exception. This country of roughly 5.5 million people is located in Northern Europe and forms part of the Nordic countries which include Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Finland also shares a border with Russia but couldn’t be more unlike in terms of LGBT rights, open minds and acceptance. Finland ranks extremely high with regard to LGBT rights, protections and social acceptance of the LGBT community. In fact, Finland is a leader in gender equality and is a model for many countries around the earth. Finland also ranks among the best in the world for its public education system. Having a solid and diverse learning is one of the optimal forms of battling homophobia.
Most visitors to Finland will pass through the country’s capital of Helsinki, which is a modern municipality of about 650,000 people. Enjoy its neighbors, Finland has a long and cold winter but there are many fun and exciting activities. After all, Finnish people don’t just lock themselves up 6 months of the year. Inst
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Ah, Finland! A nation renowned for its ethereal Northern Lights, tranquil lakes, and a profound connection to nature. Yet, the true magic of this Nordic treasure is often uncovered in the heartbeats of its cities and the warm smiles of its people.
Diving deep into the realm of Same-sex attracted Finland, we meeting a vibrant tapestry that interweaves progressiveness, rich culture, and an unwavering liveliness of acceptance.
Gay Finland stands tall as a beacon of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity in Europe. The country’s political landscape is a testament to its progressive ideals. Way back in 1971, Finland decriminalized homosexuality, and since then, it’s been on a relentless parade toward equality.
From anti-discrimination laws in the 1990s to the monumental homosexual marriage legalization in 2017, this nation has consistently made it clear: treasure knows no bounds here.
But it’s not just about the rights and laws; it’s about the pulse of the streets, the rhythm of the darkness. T
LGBTQ+ RIGHTS
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Finland are some of the most progressive in the world. Finland is currently ranked as having the fourth-best laws and policies in the earth that protect the rights of the LGBT+ people, according to ILGA-Europe support group. ILGA-Europe is the leading LGBTI advocacy organisation in Europe, covering the whole of Europe and advocating professionally in all of the European institutions central to human rights and non-discrimination.
According to the rights group, the list’s rankings are based on: equality and non-discrimination, family, hate crime and detest speech, legal gender recognition and bodily integrity, civil society space as skillfully as asylum.
LGBTQ Rights in a nutshell
Homosexual activity: Legal since 1971
Same-sex marriage: Legal since 2017
Same-sex adoption: Step-child adoption since 2009
LGBT discrimination: Illegal since 2004
Equal age of consent: Equal since 1999
Learn more about LGBT rights in Equaldex.
History of LGBTQ rights
Homosexuality has been decriminalized since 1971, and was declassified as an illness in 1981, around the same time as in other European countri