For anyone planning to travel to another country, it is important to know the environment in which you will be spending your time. This is especially true for gay travelers in Scandinavia. Therefore, gay rights in Finland are something worth investigating if you intend to travel to the beautiful country.
First of all, it’s worth noting that Finnish gay rights have evolved quite a bit over the years. Homosexuality in Finland has been legalized since 1971, although it was actually in 1981 that it was declassified as a disease. Legislation in Finland also criminalizes any discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation. In 2005, discrimination against gender identity was discriminated.
Actually, it was in 2002 that the associations registered in this beautiful country were legalized. Congratulations Finland! This legalization of homosexuality gave and still gives same-sex couples in Finland a wide range of rights. However, the rights enjoyed by homosexual persons from 2002 limited their rights to adoption, as well as to a surname. Since 2002, the clamor for more rights granted to same-sex couples by the Finnish public has increased. In 2009, for example, same-sex couples could start enjoying stepchild adoption rights.
Registered partnerships in Finland are more like civil marriages and follow the same registration and even dissolution procedure. A part of the association also enjoys immigration rights. Even with differences of opinion both in Parliament and in the general public, opinion polls and surveys conducted in Finland indicate that support for same-sex marriages is increasing. Gay rights also make it possible for anyone to change their legal gender under Finnish law.
Apart from this, if you are gay and you live in Finland, you can even join the military if you wish.
I and many others definitely believe that the beautiful country of Finland is currently one of the most gay-friendly travel destinations you can visit in Europe. If you are planning a vacation in Europe, Finland is a must-see, especially if you want to enjoy it in the company of your partner, really, regardless of whether your partner is the same gender as you or not. This land of 200,000 lakes is a hub for same-sex couples who want to have fun without being discriminated against.
It is a refreshing and modern travel destination.
Finnish cities have LGBT organizations for gay people and you can get help from them. You can also go and enjoy a local gay pride event. Finland offers an open-minded atmosphere and environment for gay and lesbian tourists and locals alike.
While traveling in Finland, you and your partner can do things that any normal couple does. Holding hands and kissing is fine and you shouldn’t be afraid of someone throwing insults at you. There are several hotels, saunas and night clubs in the cities of Finland where you can have a good time. There should be no reason to fear adverse treatment anywhere.
You can also take a cruise in Finland with gay friends or your partner, as there are hotels that organize fun activities for their visitors.
There are also many meeting areas for gay and lesbian couples throughout Finland. Some of the best are in Helsinki and attract both gay and straight fun lovers. Helsinki is next to Tallinn and Stockholm, making it a vibrant place for gay life in Finland.
Wherever you choose to vacation in Finland, you can be sure that your experience will be the best.
