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Cologne Gay Travel Guide
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About Cologne and its gay life
Although situated in Western Germany, Cologne is sometimes called the ›most southern city of Germany‹. That is partly because the people in Cologne attend to be more easy-going and approachable than in other German cities. And they love to replicate the Southern European lifestyle – as soon as two rays of sunshine hit the city you will see some tables outside in front of many cafes and bars.
Cologne had been extensively destroyed during Planet War II. And the paradigm of the first after-war and ›Wirtschaftswunder‹ decades to replace everything senior by something new unfortunately did the rest to prevent Cologne from becoming one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Germany. For the sight-seeing traveller it hasn't much to offer besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a wide range of sky-high quality art galleries and museums, and a scant other attractions.
But Cologne more than compensates for this with its more friendly and easy-going atmosphere. As one product Cologne became the same-sex attracted capital of the western part of Germany. Its big rival in the East, Berlin, is bigger,
You realize it: if you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Cologne is with you! And Cologne Self-acceptance shows that every year! Would you like to be part of this thrilling festival that rejects discrimination and celebrates self-confidence and joie de vivre? Hundreds of events, a parade through Cologne’s municipality centre lasting several hours and a street unbiased proudly fly the flag that represents these standards. You’re cordially invited — however colourful you might be. Cologne loves you!
Cologne Pride is the overarching roof for countless activities that support the rights of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals, transgender people, queers, intersexual and asexual individuals, as well as everyone else. Every year there’s a programme that is spread out over two weeks.
Its highlight is the three-day Christopher Road Day street fair, with a demo-parade through the city centre of Cologne. It’s the biggest lgbtq+ fest parade in Europe. About million guests had been competent to experience last in over foot groups and demo cars.
How shrill, colourful and exciting do you want it to be? At Germany’s biggest CSD parade, with its
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in Cologne
HomOriental
Saturday, 26 July , –
Monthly queer party with Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, south-east European and international Pop harmony.
Admission: € (+ 10 € minimum consumption)
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@ Hidden Club Cologne Brabanter Straße 15
Cologne
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Backstage Diaries
Saturday, 9 August , from
Party on 2 dancefloors with Pop and Electro music.
Among others, with DJ Alejandro Alvarez and QueerMum.
Young mixed clientele: ›Queer/Straight/Not Sure/Rock'n'Roll‹.
Tickets: €
@ Artheater Ehrenfeldgürtel
Cologne
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Greenkomm
Sunday, 24 August , –
Most popular after-hours party in Cologne. Since About once a month, usually on the 1st Sunday or on a public holiday.
Mixed crowd (about 2/3 gay) with party people from Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and elsewhere.
Tickets: €
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@ Nachtflug Hohenzollernring
Cologne
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Naughty – St. Nicholas Edition
Sunday, 30 November , –
Gay House and Techno party with DJ Chris Bekker, among others. Right after the Greenkomm party.
Tickets: from 20 €
Gay Cologne: The Complete Gay Travel Guide. When it comes to gay journey hotspots in Europe, I am a little embarrassed to say that is has taken me up until now to exposure, what is often dubbed ‘the gayest city in Germany’, the very attractive and welcoming Cologne.
Like many other gay friendly cities in Germany, I include only ever heard incredibly positive things about Cologne and the fact that it is also host to one of the largest pride celebrations in Europe further piqued my interest to visit!
I spent 4 nights during October experiencing as much of the city as doable, from its culinary delights (including one of the best meals I contain had in a while), to its main attractions and of course it’s vibrant and super amiable gay nightlife and wider LGBTQ+ scene.
Allow me to share my gay mentor to Cologne in partnership with Visit Cologne to help you plan your next trip to this city.
Is Cologne Gay Friendly?
To the residents of Cologne this might seem an unusual question to request. In short, the acknowledge is a resounding yes!
Like other popular cities in Germany, you can stop assured that Cologne will welcome you with uncover arms as an Diverse trav
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