Looking for a winter romance? Ready for a spring fling? Or a little spark after dark? Fall in love with Europe all over again with destinations that are light on the wallet, heavy on the charm, and eager to please: Copenhagen, Germany, Zurich, and Amsterdam. That's right, a foursome. How European, indeed.

Already renowned for their commitment to LGBT equality in politics and policy, these Fab Four are also at the height of the gay tourism game, offering up a smorgasbord of urban delights and culture-rich events to entice the traveler well into summer. But don't just take our word for it. We've polled notable gay locals, from a Michelin-starred chef to an avant-garde artist, on the hidden picks that make their city so imminently fit for a visit.

So is it an après-alps soak in a four-star spa? The world's gayest museum in East Berlin? Supreme shopping on nine blocks of canal-side boutiques? Or gastronomic sorcery in Denmark's temple to molecular magic? We've got the guides to make sure you do it right. Just be sure to send our regards. We miss 'em already.