These 8 Countries Are the Safest Havens for LGBTQ+ Couples Around the World (5 of 5)

8. Iceland

Iceland has quietly become a global leader in LGBTQ+ equality. It was the first country to elect an openly gay head of government—Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir—in 2009, and it’s stayed ahead of the curve ever since.

Marriage equality, adoption, and IVF for same-sex couples have been law since 2010. And in 2019, the country recognized non-binary genders officially with a third gender marker, “X,” on official documents.

Ranked #1 on Equaldex’s sexuality index, Iceland is as progressive as it is picturesque. Waterfalls, glaciers, and a culture that values human rights? Yes, please.