Gay Berlin
Mar 24th, 2009 by apartmentblogger
Berlin is a liberal, modern and cosmopolitan city. Because of that it has become one of the most influential gay destinations in Europe. Its gay community is one of the three largest in the Old Continent, along with Amsterdam and London. Even the town’s mayor, Klaus Wowereit, declared himself openly gay when he assumed office. This way, it isn’t strange that the German capital has tolerance and sympathy for this community.
The gay scene in the city is highly diversified. Throughout all the neighbourhoods the rainbow flags are waving, so there isn’t just a single gay area, but they are scattered throughout the city.
There is a prominently male atmosphere and it is concentrated around the Nollendorf Square in Schöneberg, around the west area. At that place, a commemorative monument as a reminder to the homosexual victims of the Nazi regime was put up. In this neighbourhood the Mann-O-Meter – which is the most important male gay collective in Berlin is located. Moreover, there is a large concentration of gay and gay-friendly hotels and “men only” premises (Rob, Man’s, Jaxx, Mr.B). But not all the cultural and gastronomic offer is aimed at men in Schönefeld. There are plenty of mixed bars or pubs for straight people.
The East area (close to Schönhauser Allee) is much more alternative and peaceful, though it also has a large concentration of bars, restaurants and discotheques. Next to the Alexanderplatz square there are some popular pubs and premises such as Kinzer or GMF @ Café Moskau. And near Kreuzberg & F’hain there are renowned clubs like SchwuZ, Serena Bar, SO36 or Culture Club. The most popular areas for lesbians are Kreuzberg and Berlin-Mitte.
In addition, each year Berlinhosts one of the biggest Gay Pride days in Europe (known as “Christopher Street Day”). It began 25 years ago and today half a million people take part.
Rent Apartments in Berlin and discover the pink side of the capital. You’ll have a great time there!.
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