Gay bars
If you don’t fancy a night of heavy clubbing, there are plenty of more laid-back gay bars which offer just as much fun. Meanwhile, Berlin’s most iconic techno club, Berghain, is not explicitly gay but packs in more sweaty shirtless men that any straight club you’ve ever been to. Some key gay clubbing locations include Schwuz, a long-standing gay institution with fun themed nights, and Südblock, which provides a break from the techno-heavy music of the clubbing scene with a pop vibe. Whatever you’re into in terms of guys, music, drinks, and atmosphere, you can bet there is a Berlin option for you.
If you want to get specific, there is a nightclub and a club night for every type of guy in the city. However, don’t fret: the city also has a wide variety of men only parties and events, particularly on the more hardcore end of things. This may seem strange for guys who are used to all-male gay bars, but often makes for an unforgettable night. There is a general “anything goes” atmosphere across the city, where inclusion and tolerance are key.
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Most gay venues are shared spaces, with patrons from the full LGBTQ spectrum as well as straight people. This, of course, extends to the city’s gay nightlife. That said, while there is no better place for huge warehouse raves and sprawling night-long parties, there is also plenty of exciting nightlife to be found in hidden dives and small basement venues throughout the city. Techno music evolved here in the years following the fall of the Berlin wall, with the city’s population hungry for hedonism and self-expression. It is also the perfect place to explore Germany’s troubled history, and to visit the landmarks of the conflict that split the country in two after the second world war.Ĭombine all this with fascinating architecture, great food, and a young population with a constant focus on innovation and progress, and you get an unforgettable destination for just about anyone.īerlin’s reputation for gay nightlife is not surprising when you consider its position as the clubbing capital of Europe. The city packs in an incredible amount of culture, from endless modern art galleries to some of Europe’s best museum collections. Gay Berlin offers more opportunities to party than perhaps anywhere else in Europe, but it’s not just about the clubs. To experience gay Berlin at its best, visit during the weeks surrounding their Pride (Christopher Street Day), when the city is overtaken by a range of gay events. As well as a thriving gay nightlife with every type of bar and club you can imagine, the city is home to gay cafes, cinemas, saunas, sex shops, and the even the world’s first gay museum. Consistently topping lists of Europe’s most gay-friendly cities, Berlin is an unmissable LGBT destination.