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We Speak Gay is a Community of LGBTQ+ friendly companies, events and destinations. We stand together against homophobia, transphobia and all kind of discrimination. We are working for a safer and more inclusive society. Here is the list of all the members and partners in the community.
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Suomen Hostellijärjestö
Suomen Hostellijärjestö ry on vuonna 1935 perustettu yleishyödyllinen hostellitoiminnan keskusjärjestö, jonka jäseninä on noin 30 valtakunnallista järjestöä.
Visit Kalajoki
Visit Kalajoki on Kalajoen matkailumarkkinointi- ja asiantuntijaorganisaatio, jonka tehtävänä on edistää Kalajoen upean matkailukeskuksen vetovoimaa.
Wild Taiga Finland
Wild Taiga on Idän Taiga ry:n - pienten suomalaisten kulttuuri-, luonto- ja matkailutoimijoiden yhteisen matkailuyhdistyksen – tuotemerkki. Yhdistyksen perustamissanat lausuttiin vuonna 2004, ja siihen kuuluu tällä hetkellä n. 50 toimijaa kolmen maakunnan alueelta.
Restaurant Lusto
“For those who appreciate top food: The Museum Restaurant Lusto’s food is Michelin star quality!” (news media Ilta-Sanomat 12.2.23). The restaurant by award-winning chef Ilkka Lääveri serves food in a wonderful setting, in the middle of the most beautiful eastern Finnish ridge and lake Saimaa nature.
TAMPERE BIENNALE 10.-14.4.2024
Tampere Biennale has functioned as a forum for Finnish concert music since 1986. As well as premiering new works, the programme also embraces rarely performed pieces. In addition to the Finnish composers and artists, foreign acts frequent the festival.
TAMPERE JAZZ HAPPENING 31.10 – 3.11.2024
The flagship of modern jazz, Tampere Jazz Happening, was founded in 1982. In the beginning it was organised by the jazz-club Break in conjunction with the City of Tampere’s cultural board. Tampere Jazz Happening’s unprejudiced and first-rate programme has turned the festival into one of Europe’s most intriguing jazz happenings.
Tampereen Sävel – Tampere Vocal Music Festival
Tampere Vocal Music Festival was founded in 1975 and it is held biennially in the beginning of June. The festival programme offers an international chorus review, a contest for vocal ensembles and a rich variety of concerts, workshops and festival clubs.
The Savonlinna Opera Festival
The Savonlinna Opera Festival is Finland’s premiere cultural event. World renowned for its high-quality opera performances and concerts, every summer it brings music lovers from across the globe to the charming lakeside city of Savonlinna.
Tampere Hall
Tampere Hall, the congress and cultural centre giant of the Nordic countries, is a venue for nearly a thousand different events, concerts, meetings, and international conferences each year. Browse Tampere Hall’s concerts and club gigs, relax at the restaurant Tuhto, enjoy art and pick souvenirs from Tampere Hall Shop.
The world’s only Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us in Tampere and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family! The Moomin Museum is based on the collection of illustration art donated by Tove Jansson (1914–2001).
Serlachius Museums
Are you a lover of art & design, looking for a unique place far from mass-tourism, but still classy? Multi-awarded Serlachius Museums got it: a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, but still reachable within an hour from Tampere.
Hostel Guesthouse Pihlajapuu
Hostel Majatalo Pihlajapuu is situated in North Karelia, Finland. The small town of Nurmes lies about 20 km away from the hostel. The traditional log house used to be a village school but has now been lovingly renovated for it’s new purpose, welcoming visitors.
Säynätsalo Town Hall
Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the most significant works of architect Alvar Aalto. The building has an internationally renowned position in the history of modern architecture. Despite its name, the building is no longer in administrative use, as Säynätsalo is now part of the city of Jyväskylä.
Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel
Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel offers unique accommodation with Karelian heart and hospitality in the city center of Joensuu, Eastern Finland. You will experience Karelian culture and delicacies the moment you enter the hotel.
Okkola Holiday Cottages / Lakeland
At the Okkola holiday cottages on Niinisaari island in Puumala, you can spend a holiday surrounded by the ruggedly beautiful nature of Lake Saimaa and the peace of the wilderness. Our 17 rental cottages are all unique and individually designed for the sites where they are built.
Hotel Kalevala
Welcome to Kuhmo, a small town in north east Finland. Surrounded by ancient forests and crystal clear lakes, this is a wonderland with nothing but unspoilt nature as far as the eye can see.
Revontuli Resort
Welcome to your comfort zone! Revontuli – The Northern Lights Resort is a year-round holiday centre in Hankasalmi in the darkest place of whole Southern Finland.
LakelandGTE guided tours
LakelandGTE is a small Outdoor activities company located in Puumala, in the heart of lake Saimaa. I warmly welcome you on my guided tours to experience and connect with nature, all year round.
Tahlo ventures
Tahlo Ventures: Luxurious accommodation on the shores of lake Näsijärvi for LGBTQ+ travelers. Tahlo Ventures invites you to holiday villa Tahlo Hillhouse, glamping in luxury tents, or rustic sauna wagon accommodation on the shores of lake Näsijärvi.
Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA friendly countries in the world. The legislation in the country does not accept any kind of discrimination based on sexuality or gender. On these pages we are presenting Finland and Finnish companies and events that are welcoming to LGBTQIA people.