Berlin gay friendly
How queer-friendly Berlin sets itself apart
Berlin is Germany's most LGBTQ-friendly city. And yes, I can't number how many times people (mostly straight) have asked me if Cologne isn't Germany's LGBTQ-friendliest metropolis, but my final word is based on research and lived experience.
Let's start with the basics. Berlin is the country's most populous metropolis. It has the highest number of LGBTQ individuals living in one place — with more resources and infrastructure to bring them together, including the city's transportation network. And if you're novel to the town and want to explore quickly, you can head to Nollendorfplatz. That's where many queer bars, clubs and cafes are located.
Every once in a while, I pay a attend to one of my favorite lgbtq+ bookstores there, Eisenherz. That is where I always depart to buy novels with LGBTQ characters in English, French or German.
But for anyone looking for a hot party tip or even a queer-friendly event on a given day, I'd propose heading to the webpage of the local queer magazine Siegessäule. It has an overview of things to execute
Gay-friendly Cafes in Berlin
Impala Coffee
Monday-Friday – ;Saturday, Sunday –
Popular for its variety and quality of coffees and for people-watching at the street terrace. Not a gay cafe but due to its location at Nollendorfplatz with many male lover customers.
@ Maaßenstraße 5
Berlin
U: Nollendorfplatz
+49 30
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Südblock
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg.
In summer with big terrace and beer garden.
Cakes, salads, hearty dishes and more.
At night with concerts and other events.
Mixed, international clientele.
@ Admiralstraße 1
Berlin
U: Kottbusser Tor
+49 30
Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great same-sex attracted capitals of the world, with a huge LGBTQ+ community, one-of-a-kind queer bars and an attitude to life that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time.
Berlin is a city that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things travel so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin writer Nathan Ma knows this city like the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best Gay spots all over the municipality for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer joy. Here’s our picks of the best.
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This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see o There’s absolutely no doubt that Berlin is a city that lives and breathes diversity and has got an LGBTQ+ community like no other in Europe. The German capital has a evolving population, an underground vibe and a massiveLGBTQ+ scene which has been thriving for years, including Berlin gay bars, gay clubs, gay museums, gay saunas, gay-friendly hotels and hostels as well as countless gay events and festivals. Even the world’s 1st gay magazine, “Der Eigene”, was published in Berlin back in Did you know that when the Berlin Wall fell in the popular movie “Coming Out” was released and the city got an openly gay mayor, Klaus Wowereit, in ? Berlin is considered one of the greatest gay cities in the world and one of the most open-minded ones. The “official” homosexual neighborhood of Berlin is Schöneberg whose LGBTQ+ collective goes back to the roaring s decade. Whether you’re a big fan of drag shows and glam-themed nights, or you adore dark rooms and techno, we got you covered.
LGBTIQ+ Guide for Berlin