LGBTQ Safety

Iceland has consistently ranked among the top countries for LGBTQ equality and acceptance. In fact, Iceland was the first country to elect an openly gay head of government: Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2013. Several ministers in recent governments have also been openly queer, reflecting how deeply ingrained inclusivity is in the political and cultural fabric of the nation. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010, and LGBTQ rights enjoy strong legal protection.

For travelers, this means you can expect a high level of acceptance and respect wherever you go.