Berlin gay scene
LGBTIQ+ Guide for Berlin
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 gradual 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” lgbtq+ neighborhood of Berlin is Schöneberg whose LGBTQ+ group goes back to the roaring s decade.
Whether you’re a big fan of drag shows and glam-themed nights, or you romance dark rooms and techno, we got you covered.
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Back in the s, Berlin had already become a haven and refuge for gays and lesbians from all over the planet. There are clubs, bars and pubs for gays and lesbians, and successfully as riotous nightlife and a gay neighbourhood. But parties aren't the only thing being organised – several political associations are founded in Berlin to fight for equal rights. However, the Nazis' increase to power spells the death knell for this diversity, and it would take several decades for Berlin to return to its status as a global centre for the LGBTI* scene. Learn about how Berlin became a hotspot for gays and lesbians over the course of the 20th century, and how its scene attracted people from all over the world – and continues to undertake so today.
The Scientific-Humanitarian Committee – the very first gay and lesbian organisation in the world – was founded in Berlin. Its founder is the Jewish doctor Magnus Hirschfeld. His guiding principle: “Justice through science”. His goals: freedom from persecution by the state and religious oppression, the fight for emancipation and social recognition. The Scientific-Humanitarian Committee, remains the most politically powerful association with it
Berlin Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Berlin
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PiepShow Party: monthly Techno party for queers and friends. This Friday with DJ Chris Bekker, Tim Hagemann and Juan Del Chambo, among others.
Dresscode: sporty, kinky, creative, not casual nor street clothes.
From @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)
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About Berlin and its queer life
Berlin's origins travel back more than years. In Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in of the German Empire. Although Prussia was governed by a gay king from till (Fredrick II), Berlin's gay career started only hundred years later. In the s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced gay subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after when Hitler and the Nazis were given power in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in , prolonged overdue after more than 60 years.
After the end of Planet War II in and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (controlled by the Western Allies) and East Berlin (controlled by the Soviet Union).
West Berlin, al
Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great gay 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 move 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 LGBTQ+ spots all over the city for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer pleasure. Here’s our picks of the best.
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This instruction was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who realize their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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