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Gay Cologne: The Complete LGBTQ+ Explore 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 doable, 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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There’s a high density of bars along the metres of Schaafenstraße, as well as loads of cafés, restaurants, saunas, clubs and party venues. In fact, it’s Cologne’s hotspot for the LGBTQIA+ community. And that means you can spend all night going from one bar to the next, just as you please. There’s even a central cloakroom — just for visitors to Schaafenstraße. That makes it even easier to go out along the city’s party mile, because you don’t need to recall in which venue you left your jacket.
On Schaafenstraße, you’ll verb fun as you dive into a party culture that’s as colourful as the rainbow. In other words, everyone’s welcome in these extremely diverse establishments, whether you’re looking for a Kölsch, a cocktail, a meal or a chance to dance till you drop. In the past, cows and sheep were driven through Schaafenstraße to be sold in the “new market” — the present-day Neumarkt. Today the street is famous as the legendary “Bermuda Triangle” of the LGBTQIA+ scene.
In the heart of Schaafenstraße: the Mumu gay bar
At the Mumu, every day is a party day, with a changing cast ofCologne Gay Travel Guide
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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 cherish to imitate the Southern European lifestyle – as soon as two rays of sunshine punch 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 give besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a broad 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 Bars in Cologne
Amadeus
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Cafe-bar in the Old Town of Cologne, next to the tower of Klein St. Martin.
@ Pipinstraße/Vor St. Martin
Cologne
U: Heumarkt
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Barcelon
Wednesday, Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –
Friendly gay bar in the Old Town, with a touch of Mediterranean ambience.
@ Pipinstraße 3
Cologne
U: Heumarkt
+49 (mobile)
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Baustelle 4U
Monday-Thursday – ;Friday – +;Saturday – +;Sunday / –
Popular gay bar in the Old Town of Cologne.
@ Pipinstraße 5 / Vor St. Martin 12
Cologne
U: Heumarkt
+49
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Exile
Wednesday, Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday –
Modern fancy bar. Drinks, DJs, music videos and neon lights.
Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.
@ Schaafenstraße 61 A
Cologne
U: Rudolfplatz
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