Gay nightlife berlin

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 bliss. Here’s our picks of the best. 

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Lex's Guide to Homosexual Berlin Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars

Welcome to our city manual series! Berlin is renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ society and diverse nightlife scene. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some of the best queer-friendly bars and clubs in the German capital.

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1. Berghain/Panorama Bar

Arguably one of the most renowned nightclubs in the world, Berghain/Panorama Prevent is a must-visit for anyone exploring Berlin's nightlife. Established for its cutting-edge electronic music, industrial atmosphere, and anything-goes attitude, Berghain bids an unforgettable life for club-goers.

Berghain/Panorama Bar

Am Wriezener Bahnhof

Berlin, Germany

2. SchwuZ

Located in Neukölln, SchwuZ is one of Berlin's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. With multiple move floors, themed parties, and drag shows, SchwuZ offers something for everyone in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SchwuZ

Rollbergstraße 26

Berlin, Germany

3. KitKatClub

For those seeking a more alternative clubbing

Berlin Gay Travel Guide

Upcoming Events in Berlin

&#;  25 July

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 gay life

Berlin's origins go back more than years. In Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in of the German Empire. Although Prussia was dominated by a gay king from till (Fredrick II), Berlin's queer 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 influence in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in , long overdue after more than 60 years.

After the end of Earth War II in and with the start of the frozen war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (co

Gay Bars in Berlin

Bärenhöhle

Monday-Friday  – ;Saturday  – 

Bear-friendly neighbourhood bar in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg.
Smoking bar.

@ Schönhauser Allee 90
Berlin

U, S, Night busses: Schönhauser Allee

+49 30

Betty F***

Monday-Thursday  – ;Friday, Saturday  – 

Small bar in Berlin-Mitte. Very busy on weekends.

@ Mulackstraße 13
Berlin

U: Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Rosenthaler Platz

+49 (mobile)

Blond

Daily / – 

Straight-friendly cocktail lounge bar in Schöneberg. In good weather with well-liked street terrace. On Tuesday and Thursday karaoke.

@ Motzstraße 28
Berlin

U: Nollendorfplatz, Victoria-Luise-Platz, Wittenbergplatz

+49 30

Capture

Daily  – ;Friday, Saturday till

Friendly, arty gay bar in Berlin-Friedrichshain, close to Boxhagener Platz.

@ Wühlischstraße 32
Berlin

U: Frankfurter Tor, Samariterstraße

Der neue Oldtimer

Daily / – /

Traditional, camp bar in Berlin-