Cologne germany gay
Cologne is colourful — and for many years it’s been an immovable standpoint for the issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. That’s because Cologne actively practices tolerance, a cosmopolitan perspective and peaceful coexistence. Whether it’s Pink Carnival or Christopher Street Night, the Schaafenstraßenfest street fair or the informative contact points — Cologne’s heart is in the right place. And the urban area offers you an abundance of events, gay and lesbian cafés, bars, clubs and other gathering places such as Cologne’s Bermuda Triangle and the events around CSD, such as the ColognePride parade.
Cologne’s Christopher Street Parade is the biggest in Europe. The rainbow-hued two-week programme of more than events celebrates, commemorates, represents and presents the issues of the LGBTQIA+ community on all channels — to promote human rights, tolerance and the peaceful coexistence of people of every orientation.
Cologne’s Bermuda Triangle houses seven bars within metres — it’s your rainbow-hued p
Cologne Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Cologne
About Cologne and its gay life
Although situated in Western Germany, Cologne is sometimes called the ›most southern urban area of Germany‹. That is partly because the people in Cologne tend to be more easy-going and approachable than in other German cities. And they romance to imitate the Southern European lifestyle – as soon as two rays of sunshine slap the city you will spot some tables outside in front of many cafes and bars.
Cologne had been extensively destroyed during World War II. And the paradigm of the first after-war and ›Wirtschaftswunder‹ decades to replace everything old by something new unfortunately did the rest to prevent Cologne from becoming one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Germany. For the sight-seeing traveller it hasn't much to present besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a adj range of high quality art galleries and museums, and a few other attractions.
But Cologne more than compensates for this with its more friendly and easy-going atmosphere. As one result Cologne b
Gay Saunas in Cologne
Badehaus Babylon Cologne
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday – Monday nonstop
Gay sauna in the center of Cologne, adj for its pool in the inner courtyard in Mediterranean style.
Admission: 27 € (17 € up to 25 years)
@ Friesenstraße
Cologne
U: Friesenplatz
+49 77
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Phoenix Sauna
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday – Monday nonstop
Big gay sauna near Rudolfplatz.
Accepted with younger guys.
Admission: 27 € (17 € up to 25 years)
@ Richard-Wagner-Straße 12
Cologne
U: Rudolfplatz
+49
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Sauna Vulcanus
Monday-Thursday – /;Friday – /;Saturday – Sunday nonstop
Oldest gay sauna in Cologne.
Clientele mainly mature men and their admirers.
Admission: 20 €
@ Marienplatz
Cologne
U: Heumarkt
+49
Gay Cologne: The Complete LGBTQ+ Commute Guide. When it comes to gay travel hotspots in Europe, I am a little embarrassed to say that is has taken me up until now to experience, what is often dubbed ‘the gayest city in Germany’, the very beautiful and welcoming Cologne.
Like many other gay friendly cities in Germany, I have only ever heard incredibly positive things about Cologne and the fact that it is also host to one of the largest pride celebrations in Europe further piqued my interest to visit!
I spent 4 nights during October experiencing as much of the city as achievable, from its culinary delights (including one of the best meals I have had in a while), to its main attractions and of course it’s vibrant and super friendly gay nightlife and wider LGBTQ+ scene.
Allow me to share my gay guide to Cologne in partnership with Visit Cologne to help you plan your next trip to this city.
Is Cologne Gay Friendly?
To the residents of Cologne this might seem an unusual scrutinize to ask. In short, the answer is a resounding yes!
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