Famous for its historic landmarks, busy museums and significant places of interest, Copenhagen is also attracting a lot of interest for its adult entertainment industry. So, could the City of Spires be the next Amsterdam? The capital of Denmark has a reputation for its strip bars, brothels and sex clubs and is fast becoming known as the red-light capital of Scandinavia. Though prostitution was only decriminalised in , there are still some grey areas of the law when it comes to paying for sex.
In this guide, we take a look at the liberal attitude towards prostitution in Copenhagen as well what kinds of services are available in the city plus which parts to head to for the best red-light experience.
The Danish have a reputation for being a liberal minded bunch and far more so than their Scandinavian neighbours. Not only is prostitution legal but the women of Copenhagen are well known to be more likely to engage in casual sex; in a survey, more than half of those interviewed had had a one-night stand. But what exactly makes Copenhagen one of the most popular sex tourist destinations in Europe? As well as pick ups in bars, restaurants and clubs, the city itself has a good deal of ways to pay for sex including brothels, sex clubs, erotic massage parlous and even strip clubs.
Swinging is very popular as well as dogging meaning couples can also get their rocks off. In fact, Copenhagen has more than sex workers who are active in the city providing a range of legal services, both as out-call escorts and for in-calls. Formerly a low-rent area which was home to the seedier kind of sex establishments you might expect from a s cityscape, Vesterbro is now one of the trendiest parts of town.
The cobbled streets now line hip cafes, bars and bistros as well as being home to some curious but cool independent shops. However, you can also find several strip clubs and sex venues in the Indre By area around the University and a short walk from the Slotsholmen island harbour.
