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Gay Berlin

Berlin is the rough corner of gay nightlife in Europe. It's the city of German techno, leather and fetish gear and unrestricted opening hours. It's also a city of arts and culture and creative industry.

The gay Berlin scene is individualistic, tolerant, personal freedom and the perfect place to explore some hidden fantasies. 

Club Berghain is famous for the gays and str8. The techno parties in the weekend are non-stop. In the back of the building a separate club is for cruising in the large labyrinth of Lab.Oratory. 

Nighttours will guide you virtually through the gay Berlin nightlife scene. We show where it is best to stay and give you some tips on what else to do during your stay.

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Gay bars

Gay bars, cafes

Gay bars
Gay dance clubs

Gay dance clubs

Gay dance clubs and parties.

Gay dance clubs
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Gay cruise clubs

The gay bars with a dark touch. You can go for just a beer or cruise a little more.

Gay cruise clubs
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Gay saunas

Curious about the local gay sauna? Check here for places, their facilities and best hours to go.

Gay saunas
Shops

Shops


Shops
Gay prides and events

Gay prides and events


Gay prides and events

Gay parties and events

Berlin guide

Berlin is a popular gay tourist destination. The gay night life is widespread over the city. There are many bars and clubs, and big parties in abandoned industrial buildings.We list all popular gay bars, clubs, parties and saunas in Berlin.

Where to stay?

Where to stay?

The most popular gay are is Schöneberg, around the metro station Nollendorfplatz. This is the main gay area, with many (cruise) bars, gay restaurants and gay shops. The main Berlin shopping streets are close by. 

Berlin gay guide

Hotel recommendations

Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Onlygradegradegradegrade

80+ rooms

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Schöneberg

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ArtHotel Connection, Berlin
ArtHotel Connectiongradegradegrade

10+ rooms

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Schöneberg

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hotel Motel One Berlin-Tiergarten
Motel One Berlin-Tiergartengradegradegrade

410+ rooms

Motel One

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Schöneberg

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Artim Hotel, Berlin
Artim Hotelgradegradegradegrade

50+ rooms

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Schöneberg

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hotel ibis Berlin Kurfuerstendamm - neu renoviert
ibis Berlin Kurfuerstendamm - neu renoviertgradegradegrade

180+ rooms

ibis

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Schöneberg

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hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Riu Plaza Berlingradegradegradegrade

350+ rooms

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Schöneberg

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hotel Motel One Berlin-Upper West
Motel One Berlin-Upper Westgradegradegrade

630+ rooms

Motel One

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Charlottenburg

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The gay scenes

The Berlin gay scene is quite diverse and somewhat spread around the different city districts. In the main gay districts, Schöneberg, Kreuzberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain & Prenzlauer Berg, you'll find many gay bars, clubs and sauna's to fill your night (and early mornings) with.

Schöneberg

Schöneberg is the main gay area of Berlin. It is located in the west part. Here you find many gay and leather bars, several gay fetish shops, and restaurants.

East

Part of Prenzlauer Berg has already developed into a trendy scene which is in sharp contrast to the more alternative parts.

The Berlin gay scene is quite diverse and somewhat spread around the different city districts. In the main gay districts, Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain & Prenzlauer Berg, you'll find many gay bars, clubs and sauna's to fill your night (and early mornings). Just keep your eyes and ears open for tips by local Berlin guys!

Easter in Berlin

The Leder & Fetish Treffen is a big leather weekend during Easter in Berlin. Highlight is always the Snax party in the famous club Bergheim.

Folsom Berlin

The other big fetish weekend is Folsom Berlin. Leather and fetish guys from all over the world visit Berlin for this event. The main event is the Folsom street fair on the streets in Schoneberg. At night there are several big leather parties, and you can expect all the bars to be full.

Art culture and sights

Berlin is recognised as a world city of art and culture. It is one of the leading places in the global contemporary art scene. Giving home to thousands of artists and hundreds of galleries. 

The most famous museums of Berlin are located on the Museumsinsel, an island in the Spree river and a  UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Most important museums:

  • Altes Museum (link)
  • Neues Museum (link)
  • Alte Nationalgalerie (link)
  • Neue Nationalgalerie (link)
  • Bauhaus Archiv (link)
  • Wall Museum - Checkpoint Charlie (link)

There is also the Schwules Museum (link), about the Berlin LGBT+ scene.


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When to visit?

Berlin is good to go all year round. But winters can be hard and cold. 

Berlin Pride / CSD Berlin is one of the biggest pride events in Europe.

The Easter Berlin Leather Fetish week is the yearly must go for fetish guys. One of the highlights (but hard to get tickets for) is the yearly Snax Club fetish party in the whole Berghain building.

The other main fetish event is Folsom Europe. The main event is the outdoor streetparty. At night several large fetish parties take place.

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About nighttours Berlin

Nighttours has been around around for over 2 decades now. Berlin was one of the first cities we extended the website to. 

Our aim is to provide travel inspiration to the LGBTQI+ traveller.