Berlin gay bars

Welcome to our city mentor series! Berlin is famous for its vibrant Diverse community and diverse nightlife scene. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are some of the best queer-friendly bars and clubs in the German capital.

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1. Berghain/Panorama Bar

Arguably one of the most famous nightclubs in the world, Berghain/Panorama Bar is a must-visit for anyone exploring Berlin's nightlife. Known for its cutting-edge electronic music, industrial atmosphere, and anything-goes attitude, Berghain offers an lasting experience for club-goers.

Berghain/Panorama Bar

Am Wriezener Bahnhof

10243 Berlin, Germany

2. SchwuZ

Located in Neukölln, SchwuZ is one of Berlin's oldest and most iconic LGBTQ+ venues. With multiple dance floors, themed parties, and drag shows, SchwuZ offers something for everyone in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

SchwuZ

Rollbergstraße 26

12053 Berlin, Germany

3. KitKatClub

For those inquiring a more alternative clubbing experience, KitKatClub is the place to be. Acknowledged for its hedonistic parties, fetish night

Berlin has earned its stripes as one of the great gay capitals of the world, with a huge LGBTQ+ community, one-of-a-kind queer bars and an attitude to life that encourages inhabitants to be whoever they please. Over time, this has lent itself to a ton of fantastic club nights, bars and saunas, and new venues are popping up all the time. 

Berlin is a city that is always moving forward, often at a lightning pace. Things move so quickly, it can be hard to keep up with. But we’ve got you covered. Our Berlin writer Nathan Ma knows this city like the back of his hand, and has handpicked the best LGBTQ+ spots all over the city for cocktails, dancing and a lot of queer pleasure. Here’s our picks of the best. 

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This mentor was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who comprehend their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

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Berlin Gay Travel Guide 2025

Upcoming Events in Berlin

|  25 July 2025

PiepShow Party: monthly Techno party for queers and friends. This Friday with DJ Chris Bekker, Tim Hagemann and Juan Del Chambo, among others.
Dresscode: sporty, kinky, creative, not casual nor street clothes.
From 20:00 @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)

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About Berlin and its gay life

Berlin's origins go back more than 780 years. In 1701 Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in 1871 of the German Empire. Although Prussia was governed by a gay king from 1740 till 1786 (Fredrick II), Berlin's homosexual career started only hundred years later. In the 1920s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced lgbtq+ subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after 1933 when Hitler and the Nazis were given might in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in 2008, long overdue after more than 60 years.

After the finish of World War II in 1945 and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (contr

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