Q - Association of queer students is celebrating its 12 year anniversary this year.  Q (first named FSS) was founded early year 1999 by group of people within the University of Iceland who felt the gay community was hardly visible within the university and something had to change. Raising the awareness of LGBT issues within the university, both among students and staff, was important as well as to provide some level of support for those LGBT students that might need it. Since 1999 a lot has changed, both within the University and in Icelandic society. Progressive steps have been taken since 1999 and over the years the level of acceptance has changed for the better. But Q´s role is still very important despite all the improvements we´re enjoying. Read more ...

If you´re in Reykjavik for Christmas keep in mind many restaurants and cafes are  closed on the 24th and 25th. So if you don't want to stack some food up in your hotel room go HERE for a fairly good list of places that are open in Reykjavik´s city center from 24th to 26th. Keep in mind some of those places require you to make a reservation in advance. Read more ...

BEARS OF ICELAND are proud to announce the date for the BEARS ON ICE 2011 event which is to be held the second weekend of September in Reykjavik, Iceland September, 8-11th. For the 7th year bears and friends will take over the local gay scene and have some fun. This small and friendly four day event (Thursday - Sunday) offers bears, cubs, admirers and friends the opportunity to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys. Read more ...

If you´re in Reykjavik for Christmas keep in mind most restaurants and cafes will be closed on the 24th and 25th. So if you don't want to stack some food up in your hotel room check HERE for a fairly good list of places that are open in Reykjavik´s city center from 24th to 26th. Keep in mind some of those places require you to make a reservation in advance. Read more ...