Gay Amsterdam move guide: where to leave, dance, drink and shop
Amsterdam, the city of canals, is not only known for its stunning architecture and cultural heritage but also for its thriving gay scene. The urban area offers a safe and accepting environment for the LGBTQ+ community, making it a popular destination for gay travelers. From mythical bars and clubs to exciting events, this Homosexual Amsterdam Guide is here to help you realize the best that the city has to offer.
Our Gay Guide to Amsterdam shows you how to plan an unforgettable trip –
with tips on the gay scene, the top bars, parties, events, and more.
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The capital of the Netherlands has been a bastion of LGBT+ culture for centuries and has seen its society survive and thrive despite political and social adversity. Today, Amsterdam is abode to some of the best gay clubs, bars and hotels in the world, offering gay travelers a truly unique and exciting visit. The Netherlands is of course the first country in the world to introduce marriage equality, gay people living in and visiting the Netherlands are so skillfully accepted and integrated that at first there might not seem to be much o
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Interview with a Male Sex Worker in Amsterdam
Posted on: January 1, 2025
The Things You Always Wanted to Know From A Male Sex Worker in Amsterdam
In September 2015, we met with Lyle Muns, who is a male sex worker in Holland’s capital. We met each other at De Koffieschenkerij in Amsterdam Red Light District. Lyle is 21 years old and does sex work part-time. The rest of the week he’s busy studying Political Science. It was really interesting to hear his stories and experiences to gain a greater understanding of prostitution in the Netherlands. Here’s what we asked him:
1 | When did you start working as a sex worker?
Three years ago. Now Iâm 21 so I started when I was 18.
2 | Where did you live assist then?
I was born in Maastricht, in the South of the Netherlands. When I started productive as a sex worker, I lived in a little village in Belgium and was going to school at the same period so thatâs beautiful contrary. I worked for a couple of months as a prostitute to save some capital and alternated with traveling in South-America. Since one year now, I exist, study and labor in Amsterdam.
3 | What is the difference between entity a male sex worker in Bel
Queer Nightlife in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Mentor to Gay Bars, Clubs & Diverse Hotspots
Amsterdam, the âVenice of the North,â isnât just known for its iconic canals, charming bridges, and opulent cultureâitâs also a mecca for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether youâre a same-sex attracted traveler visiting for the first day or a seasoned local seeking gay connections, Amsterdamâs queer bars, nightlife, and queer-friendly venues pledge unforgettable experiences. From Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District to De Pijp and Jordaan, thereâs a place for everyone to gyrate , drink, and touch at home among same-sex communities.
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Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Amsterdam
1. PRIK â Where Cocktails & Dance Meet
Address: Spuistraat 109, 1012 SV Amsterdam
PRIK is one of the most famous male lover bars in Amsterdam, known for its laid-back atmosphere during the day and high-energy dance parties at night. The drink specials are unbeatable, and on weekends, the lock transforms into a mini gay club, drawing a crowd of locals and gay travelers alike. Don't forget to strive their signature cocktailsâespecially
Men occupy Amsterdam brothel windows
Several men on Saturday displayed their half-naked bodies in some of the tall windows that make up Amsterdam's Red Light District.
The protest is part of a call for identical rights in Europe's most liberal tourist destination, which is mostly inhabited by female and transgender female sex workers.
Prostitutes rent a room in the De Wallen neighborhood and use one of the 300 or so windows to advertise their services.
But despite making up 5% of the estimated 25,000 sex workers operating in the Netherlands, men are rarely seen.
Read more: How Amsterdam is fighting mass tourism
The so-called occupation of the Red Light District organized by the non-profit campaign group My Red Light, which rents rooms to sex workers and advocates for improved rights and labor conditions.
Vulnerable to exploitation
Campaigners insist that male sex workers also require safe spaces to operate from, noting that many men experience violence, abuse and exploitation while carrying out their work.
Organizers said the men taking part in the photoshoot are models and not available for sex.