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Stockholm Bear Pride is the one of the biggest bear events to take place in Scandinavia attracting bears from all over Europe and beyond.
Stockholm Bear Pride is the one of the biggest bear events to take place in Scandinavia attracting bears from all over the region and beyond and takes place in parallel to the annual Stockholm Pride parade.
- Visiting Stockholm for the bear weekend? Stay in the trendy Södermalm district home to several gay bars and gay-friendly venues or the Gamla Stan, Old Town, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world.
Stockholm Bear Pride
- Each year, Viking Bears hosts some of the biggest bear parties and events during the height of the Summer season in Stockholm, attracting more visitors with a popular mix of friendly day parties and fun night time events.
- Highlights include the Stockholm Bear Pride Pub Crawl and meet up, the official Bear Party, and the Bear Pride Parade.
- Guests can take your place on the official bear pride float and enjoy one of the most colorful pride parades in the region.
- Stockholm Bear Pride also plays host to the annual Mr Bear Sweden competition attracting some very hot bears and cubs from across the country.
- The final day of Stockholm Bear Pride celebrates with a bear picnic, bath and sauna! These parties are especially popular.
The Schedule
- Awaiting schedule for the 2024 edition.
Popular Gay Bars in Stockholm
- Side Track – Gay bar located near the Mariatorget district and, while not exclusively bear-focused, attracts a mixed crowd which includes bears, especially on weekends.
- Time Bar – Located in the trendy Hornstull area with everyday afterwork prices from 15-19 and the party goes on with Dj’s until 03 in the weekends.
- SLM Stockholm (Scandinavian Leather Men Stockholm) – Although not strictly a bear club, SLM attracts leather, fetish, and bearish men. It’s members-only, but tourists can often gain entry if they are members of similar clubs in other cities.
- Patricia – The Patricia boat is a floating bar and club that has different club nights. The Sunday evening gay party is known to attract a more mature and sometimes bearish crowd.
Recommended Hotels in Stockholm
The following Stockholm hotels are close to the bear events:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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Nobis Hotel is housed in two stylish 19th-century buildings on Norrmalmstorg Square, in the middle of Stockholm’s main shopping district. It offers luxurious rooms with free WiFi access. All rooms at Nobis feature modern décor, climate control, a flat-screen cable TV and marble bathrooms. Restaurant Noi serves modern dishes with influences from all over Europe in an elegant setting
This sleek design hotel is just 100 m from the Arlanda Airport Express Train at Stockholm Central Station. It offers modern rooms with free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms at Nordic Light Hotel have a laptop-sized safe and satellite TV. The luxury beds are by Swedish brand, Anders Hilding. Bathrooms include quality toiletries.
Berns Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel from 1863, situated next to Nybrokajen Harbour in central Stockholm. The iconic building features a historic dining hall, several bars and a lobby shop. Just around the corner, guests will find Stureplan which is one of Stockholm’s most luxurious shopping and nightlife areas. The Old Town and the Royal Palace are just a few minutes walk away.
This hotel is situated beside Central Station. Guests enjoy free entrance to the gym, pool, hot tub and sauna. Breakfast is free for children under 7 years, while children up to 12 years have a discount. All the air-conditioned guest rooms at Radisson Blu Royal Viking have luxury beds and a bathtub or shower. Each room features a satellite TV and minibar.
Highlights from the main parade during Stockholm’s annual pride!