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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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Restaurant Isä Camillo
Isä Camillo is a place for timeless classics and great encounters in central Kuopio. The kitchen honours European culinary tradition and high-quality ingredients—delivered with true professional skill.
Restaurant Musta Lammas
Musta Lammas in Kuopio invites you to step beyond the ordinary, into a vaulted cellar atmosphere where the experience is built through flavour, presentation and perfectly timed service. It’s a dinner designed to feel like a true escape from everyday routine.
Pannuhuone Gust. Ranin
Pannuhuone Gust. Ranin—known locally as “Pannari”—is a unique living-room-style bar right in the heart of Kuopio. In the summer, a cosy courtyard terrace opens up outside — an easy place to linger while enjoying live events.
Puijo restaurants
Tower Restaurant, Tower Café and Puijon Maja invite you to enjoy Kuopio from above—surrounded by the forests and views of Puijo. From the tower venues’ panoramic scenery to Puijon Maja’s easy-going outdoor oasis feel, it’s a perfect stop for a treat, a meal or a memorable get-together.
Ravintolamestarit
Ravintolamestarit is a Kuopio-based restaurant company founded in 1997, creating delicious experiences in unique, historic settings across the city. The company operates multiple business units and employs around 70 hospitality professionals year-round.
Arctic Amethyst
Arctic Amethyst operates in the heart of Pyhä Luosto National Park, at the top of Lampivaara. Our operations are based on the values of sustainable tourism, including respect for nature and people, authenticity and responsibility.
Pohjolan Kajo & Vilppula Villa
Responsible and equality-driven wellness travel in the heart of Finnish nature.
Pohjolan Kajo is a responsible and equality-driven wellness travel company offering therapeutic retreats in the midst of Finland’s beautiful nature.
Tavastia club
Opened in 1970, Tavastia is one of Europe’s oldest live clubs. At this nostalgic venue you'll find Finland's biggest names, international stars and newcomers on stage over 250 nights a year.
Hämeenlinna Theatre
Hämeenlinna Theatre is a "big small" theatre that brings a sense of purpose to life and helps transform attitudes toward a more compassionate world. The theatre’s vision is to be a nationally significant force, creating innovative theatre that both audiences and theatre-makers can fall in love with.
Verkatehdas
Verkatehdas is an event centre located in Hämeenlinna, Finland, by the lake Vanajavesi. Built in the milieu of an old red-brick factory, the personal and versatile venue offers opportunities for concerts, meetings, theater performances, trade fairs and corporate events, for example.
Kuopio Dance Festival 8.-14.6.2026
Kuopio Dance Festival is the oldest festival of contemporary dance in the nordic region. Every year in June the city of Kuopio will host a wide spectrum of activities around the artform we call contemporary dance.
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Radalla Resort
Radalla Resort is a family-owned lakeside holiday destination located in Iitti, Lakeland Finland, surrounded by nature. This is a place where you can vacation, relax, and unwind – just as you are. We offer a variety of accommodation options, from comfortable hotel rooms to charming manor rooms and luxurious two-person lakeside suites (cabins).
Metsänautti
"Metsänautti is a family-owned company offering unforgettable nature experiences in the Uusimaa region. We invite people of all ages and abilities to connect with the nature in a meaningful way.
Vaarojen majat
Experience unforgettable nordic summer night in the floating tree tent in North Savo near Tiilikkajärvi National Park. Climb into sustainable and peaceful getaway tree tent suspended between trees.
Radisson Blu Oulu
”Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu boasts an ideal location close to the city's most popular attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas. Situated just 14 kilometers from the Oulu Airport and a 10-minute walk from the Oulu Train Station.
Ranua Resort
Opened in 1983, the wildlife park showcases 50 Arctic species in natural enclosures, including the only polar bear in Finland. Perfect for individual travellers and groups, Ranua Resort ensures a memorable stay in every season!
Mood Of Finland
Mood of Finland Company, established in 2018, offers Educational & Tourism services in a creative, inspiring and responsible way, together with others. The company offers nature-based experiences such as forest excursions and tree-planting events according to the Love Forest Finland concept, owned by the company.
Pyhä Dreams
Pyhä Dreams is an unique adventurous accommodation on top of Pyhätunturi. We also offer a variety of activities in the nature and wine tastings with a stunning view.
Adventure Apes
Adventure Apes is an incoming DMC based in Kuusamo operating all year round throughout Finland. We are specialized in outdoor activities and nature travel. We believe in sustainable tourism and that nature belongs to everyone.
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.