Gay cities germany
Germany is a very progressive country in terms of Homosexual rights with the first gay rights protest to decriminalise homosexuality taking place here in 1867 and the designation homosexual first introduced by German penner Karl Maria Kertbeny in 1869. Today, the country is also home to Europe’s largest Queer population.
As you may expect then, Germany offers a very safe and welcoming environment for lgbtq+ travellers. This is particularly true in the larger towns and cities, many of which are home to a lively LGBTQ+ people, plenty of gay-friendly amenities and a number of accepted annual Pride events which welcome locals and visitors alike.
Below, we consider the best gay-friendly places to visit when you are travelling to Germany.
Schöneberg, Berlin
Schöneberg holds the distinguished title of being the world’s first gay village, a proud testament to Berlin’s long-standing support and celebration of LGBTQ+ society. This vibrant neighbourhood became a haven for the lgbtq+ community in the 1920s and again after the Second World War. Today, it is entire of gay-friendly shops, bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes alongside peaceful green, outdoor space and quieter resident
Berlin Gay Travel Guide 2025
Upcoming Events in Berlin
| 25 July 2025
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 20:00 @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)
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About Berlin and its gay life
Berlin's origins go back more than 780 years. In 1701 Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in 1871 of the German Empire. Although Prussia was ruled by a gay king from 1740 till 1786 (Fredrick II), Berlin's gay career started only hundred years later. In the 1920s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced same-sex attracted subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after 1933 when Hitler and the Nazis were given power in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in 2008, long overdue after more than 60 years.
After the end of World War II in 1945 and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (contr
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Experiencing German Food
When visiting Germany, the first thing visitors might try is the famous German beer. For centuries Germany has preserved the traditional way of brewing beer in all variations protecting the purity by law. German beer is often considered to be the best in the world. But the influence of the culinary heritage of the former German kingdoms who fused into the federal republic of today is very diverse and definitely not only about potatoes and sausages. Having said that, the sausages are another food visitors should strive at least once, favor the (Bavarian) veal sausage “Weißwurst,” the Thuringian bratwurst or the Frankfurt sausage. Starting in the northern part of Germany, set some of the traditional fish and seafood dishes like sour herring on your list. Traveling to the center of Germany, potato, kraut and cabbage dishes are part of the German food encounter. Larger cities like Cologne, Hamburg and Berlin are incorporating multiple international trends and expanding the vegetarian and vegan food scene as well. It is recommended to make a reservation, particularly during the peak dinner times from Thursday to Sunday. After dinner
Germany is notorious for being one of the most expose and gay warm countries in Europe.
Like many countries in Europe, Germany has a troubled past when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights but now easily can class itself as one of the most queer friendly destinations worldwide.
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From the vibrant and diverse gay scenes that you will discover in its main cities, to the welcoming attitude of the people, you can feel at home here.
We possess been lucky enough to spend moment in some of Germanys biggest and gayest cities, including celebrating pride (aka Christopher Street Day) in two of the 3 same-sex attracted German cities in this list.
Top 3 Gay Cities in Germany
Berlin – The Hedonistic Capital
An iconic spot on the Berlin Wall.
Three words to describe our visit to Berlin – liberating, insane and gay; so very gay! Berlin probably eats other gay cities for breakfast!
There is an attitude of unclosed mindedness across Berlin that seems to be embedded into its culture. People