Gays in köln
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 capital 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 devote to imitate the Southern European lifestyle – as soon as two rays of sunshine smash the city you will view 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 give besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a expansive range of high quality art galleries and museums, and a few other attractions.
But Cologne more than compensates for this with its more amiable and easy-going atmosphere. As one result Cologne b
Gay Cologne: The Complete Queer Travel Guide. When it comes to gay explore hotspots in Europe, I am a little embarrassed to say that is has taken me up until now to exposure, what is often dubbed ‘the gayest city in Germany’, the very pretty and welcoming Cologne.
Like many other gay friendly cities in Germany, I acquire 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 workable, from its culinary delights (including one of the best meals I hold had in a while), to its main attractions and of course it’s vibrant and super warm gay nightlife and wider LGBTQ+ scene.
Allow me to share my gay manual 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 question to seek . In short, the respond is a resounding yes!
Like other popular ci
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 Avenue Day, 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 sapphic 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 Road 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
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in Cologne
HomOriental
Saturday, 26 July , –
Monthly lgbtq+ party with Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, south-east European and international Pop song.
Admission: € (+ 10 € minimum consumption)
Facebook event page
@ Hidden Club Cologne Brabanter Straße 15
Cologne
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Backstage Diaries
Saturday, 9 August , from
Party on 2 dancefloors with Pop and Electro music.
Among others, with DJ Alejandro Alvarez and QueerMum.
Young mixed clientele: ›Queer/Straight/Not Sure/Rock'n'Roll‹.
Tickets: €
@ Artheater Ehrenfeldgürtel
Cologne
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Greenkomm
Sunday, 24 August , –
Most popular after-hours party in Cologne. Since About once a month, usually on the 1st Sunday or on a public holiday.
Mixed crowd (about 2/3 gay) with party people from Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and elsewhere.
Tickets: €
Facebook event page
@ Nachtflug Hohenzollernring
Cologne
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Naughty – St. Nicholas Edition
Sunday, 30 November , –
Gay House and Techno party w