Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Cologne
Cologne is one of Germany's most prominent gay cities, with a scene centered on the Bermuda Triangle around Rudolfplatz and the streets near Heumarkt. Schaafenstrasse is a focal point of the bar and club district. The city is best known for Cologne Pride and its Christopher Street Day celebration, one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Europe, drawing huge crowds each summer. Cologne also has a long Carnival tradition with a strong queer presence. The scene is open and busy year-round, with an easygoing Rhineland character.
Very popular gay-friendly bar, since more than 30 years. Mixed clientele and mixed ages.
The longest running gay cruising and fetish bar in Cologne (formerly Hands and Boners ). Clientele mainly 35+. Minimum consumption: ≈ 8 €
Gay sauna in the center of Cologne, famous for its pool in the inner courtyard in Mediterranean style. Admission: 28 € (17 € up to 25 years)
Big gay sauna near Rudolfplatz. Mixed ages. Admission: ≈ 27 € (17 € up to 25 years)
Modern fancy bar. Drinks, DJs, music videos and neon lights. Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.
Mixed gay-straight-lesbian cocktail lounge bar. Stylish and with high-quality cocktails and drinks.
Small alternative bar for gays and friends in the so-called Bermuda Triangle of Cologne.
Bears-friendly bar in the Old Town of Cologne. Little and big bears in all sizes.
Gay-oriented pub in the Old Town of Cologne. In summer with terrace at Alter Markt (Old Market) which is a popular area for tourists, so the clientele outside is usually very mixed.
Small bar in the Old Town of Cologne, next to the gay bars Barcelon and Baustelle 4U.
Popular with the shoppers from the fashion & design shopping streets around. Gay-friendly.
Independent Cologne bookshop known for queer literature and progressive social and cultural titles.
An LGBTQ+ community organization in Cologne providing community services, events, and networking for the city's queer population.
One of Germany's largest Pride events, Cologne's Christopher Street Day is held annually in late June and draws over a million visitors. The parade through the city centre and the Rhine riverbank festival are among Europe's most spectacular Pride celebrations.
A gay cruising bar in Cologne's city centre, Station 2B caters to a men-only crowd with a darkroom and fetish-friendly atmosphere.
A queer youth centre in Düsseldorf offering community, support, and a safe space for young LGBTI people.
A queer youth centre in Bonn for ages 14-27, run by Aidshilfe Bonn, with social activities, workshops, and counselling.
A memorial in Cologne commemorating and affirming gender and sexual diversity.