LGBT travel: Netherlands

5/5
Safety
5/5
Public openness

Legal status: Marriage equality (2001 — world's first)

Scene & culture

Amsterdam (Reguliersdwarsstraat) — historic LGBT capital of Europe. Pride boat parade in canals.

Traveler advice

First country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Anti-discrimination protections strong.

Pride / major events

Amsterdam Pride (early August — canal parade)

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