Regnbågshuset

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Community centre · Gothenburg Masthugget

Gothenburg’s Rainbow House is run by the city: a free meeting place with a café corner, studio and bookable rooms for LGBTQI people of all ages, for groups and initiatives.

  • ★ 4.6 on Google (23)
  • Run by the city
  • Free
  • All age groups
Address
Barlastgatan 2 (Amerikahuset, 4th floor)
414 63 Gothenburg
Opening hours
depending on the event
ask the City of Gothenburg for times
Entry
free
Crowd
LGBTQI people of all ages, from young people to seniors
Getting there
Tram Masthuggstorget, about a 5-minute walk

What makes Regnbågshuset stand out

Regnbågshuset opened on 29 November 2022 in the Amerikahuset on Barlastgatan, covering around 620 square metres. It is run by the City of Gothenburg, and on site coordinators and staff help with room bookings. The house is meant to be a place where LGBTQI people can meet, find support and information, and start their own activities, from workshops and talks to creative projects.

What actually takes place depends on the groups using the house. Regulars include HBTQ-Seniorerna with a seniors’ café, theatre and film afternoons, the Queer Weekends series with dance and film nights, and RFSL Göteborg with themed film nights with fika. There is no bar.

Atmosphere and crowd

Visitors especially praise the team and the welcoming atmosphere. Depending on the event, the crowd ranges from young people to seniors.

A good fit if you …

  • are looking to connect with the queer community in Gothenburg
  • need a space for a group or event
  • prefer alcohol-free meeting places

Not ideal if you …

  • are a tourist spontaneously looking for a bar
  • want to drop by at fixed times without checking first
Our tip: Before visiting, check the event calendars of the City of Gothenburg and RFSL Göteborg and come along to an open session. To get in: ring the bell marked “Regnbågshuset” at the door and take the lift to the fourth floor.

Contact & links

Websitegoteborg.se

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: City of Gothenburg press release, RFSL Göteborg, GayOut, Google reviews (4.6 stars, 23 reviews). Opening hours and programme may change, please check before visiting.

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