Gay district berlin

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Berlin 39 s gay : Prenzlauer Berg has it all: queer bars, karaoke in the park, imposing buildings, fabulous restaurants and even a cemetery exclusively for lesbian

Also in Kreuzberg is Cormac's favourite shopping experience: Keller Kreuzberg. He is the owner of Polari Records. In the s, the neighbourhood enjoys a well-deserved reputation for some of Berlin's best nightlife, as well as restaurants, cafés and shops frequented.

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Hailing from Northern Ireland, Cormac was first drawn to Berlin because of its iconic dance music scene. Adjacent to Checkpoint Charliethe most famous crossing point of the Berlin Wall, Kreuzberg was historically one of the poorest areas of the city.

Cormac's next pick is we. Instagram: kwia. Cormac's first stop is an art gallery with a tattoo and piercing studio: AKA Berlin. Their heyday was in the s, and many European cities still have luxury bathhouses as safe spaces for gay men to meet up.

Updated for Explore our guide to Berlin gay areas with exclusive local tips & maps Berlin gay districts: Schöneberg, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg Neukölln, Friedrichshain. After sweating it out in the sauna and steam room or taking a cold plunge, visit BOILER's garden with its bar serving small dishes such as pizza and filled baguettes as well as beer, wine and coffee.

Cormac's tip for anyone planning to come to Berlin to celebrate Pride is to go during Christopher Street Dayan annual festival held in the second half of July 27 July this year. But since the wall came down, this now-trendy, artsy and vibrant neighbourhood has become home to a large immigrant population and offers an eclectic choice of bars and eateries studded along the picturesque Landwehr Canal.

Gay Neighbourhoods in Berlin Berlin's core of queer activity is Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg in the south west just beside the city zoo. Instagram: boiler. The space, inspired by the Japanese listening culture of 'jazz kissa' where jazz music is played for listening rather than background noise, is decked with trippy lighting and decorated with carpeted floors and large comfy cushions, giving it a house party vibe.

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Split over two floors, the shop sells "everything", says Cormac, "from books to clothes, to funny slogan baseball caps and sex toys". Address: Reichenberger Str. Instagram: kellerkreuzberg. Although Cormac says it is a fun shop to visit, there's also a deeper purpose behind the humour.

Upstairs is an explosion of fun queer gifts, whilst the basement is a treasure trove of hedonism; offering jewellery, sexual wellness toys and art prints. AKA Berlin was founded in by performance and body artist Jon John and musician Valentin Plessy, hoping to create a vibe where anyone could feel safe and included while exploring tattooing and art — all in the same place.

This unique, hybrid space and friendly atmosphere has attracted some of the most prominent names in modern tattooing, with a shared purpose to make body art progressive and open to all. Sleek and modern, BOILER is constructed with shiny steel materials and neon lights, giving an industrial and futuristic feel.

Famed for a relaxed, non-conformist atmosphere, Berlin has long attracted musicians and artists from all around the world, ready to immerse themselves in the German capital's creative vibe.