Cologne regular
Germany

Cologne

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28°C / 16°C

Take into account

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Pride 

June 21 - July 06, 2025

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Card payments 

No

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Tipping required 

7.5 %

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Best taxi app 

Uber

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Drinking tap water 

Yes

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Power 

Power socket type C
230V
50Hz

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Best time to go 

June - October

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Low season 

November - May

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Same-Sex activity 

Legal

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Same-Sex marriage 

Legal

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Same-Sex adoption 

Legal

Plans

No plans on this destination

Best LGBTQ+ Neighbourhood

Bermudadreieck

Bermudadreieck in Cologne, Germany is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, inclusive atmosphere, and numerous gay bars, clubs, and events. It has a long history as a popular gay-friendly area in the city, making it a hub for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.

Cologne Bermuda Triangle

The Cologne Bermuda Triangle is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene with numerous gay bars, clubs, and events that cater to the community.

Upcoming Parties

Pride Now

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Wolkenburg Mauritiussteinweg 59 Cologne
📅 Friday, 4 July 2025, from 22:00
Annual official CSD opening party on three dancefloors (Pop, 80s, House). Tickets: from 25/32 €, incl. welcome longdrink

Naughty – Pride Edition

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Nachtflug Hohenzollernring 89-93 Cologne 50672
📅 Sunday, 6 July 2025, 20:30 – 06:00
Gay House and Techno party with DJ Skippo and Chris Bekker, among others. Right after the Greenkomm Party. Tickets: from 25 €

Regular Parties

Greenkomm

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Nachtflug Hohenzollernring 89-93 Cologne 50672
📅 Next party: 8 June 2025, 06:00 – 18:00
Most popular after-hours party in Cologne. Since 1993. Mixed crowd (about 2/3 gay). About once a month, usually on the 1st Sunday or on a public holiday. Admission: from 18 €

Bars

Amadeus

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Pipinstraße/Vor St. Martin 8-10 Cologne 50667
Cafe-bar in the Old Town of Cologne, next to the tower of Klein St. Martin.

Barcelon

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Pipinstraße 3 Cologne 50667
Friendly gay bar in the Old Town, with a touch of Mediterranean ambience.

Baustelle 4U

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Pipinstraße 5 / Vor St. Martin 12 Cologne 50667
Popular gay bar in the Old Town of Cologne.

Casino-Eck

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Kasinostraße 1a / Stephanstraße Cologne 50676
Traditional German pub. Mixed clientele.

ExCorner

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Schaafenstraße 57-59 Cologne 50676
Very popular gay bar, since more than 30 years. Mixed ages.

Exile

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Schaafenstraße 61 A Cologne 50676
Modern fancy bar. Drinks, DJs, music videos and neon lights. Mainly young and middle-aged clientele.

Iron

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Schaafenstraße 45 Cologne 50676
Mixed gay-straight-lesbian cocktail lounge bar. Stylish and with high-quality cocktails and drinks.

    Kattwinkel

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    Greesbergstraße 2/Eigelstein Cologne 50668
    Since many years the gay bar in the Eigelstein quarter.

    Kinkz

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    Balduinstraße 20 / Schaafenstraße Cologne 50676
    Small fetish-friendly gay bar in the center of Cologne.

    Macky's Asia Lounge

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    Richard-Wagner-Straße 25 Cologne 50674
    Small basement lounge bar with karaoke. Mixed clientele.

    My Lord by Olli

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    Mühlenbach 57 Cologne 50676
    Bar for gay seniors and their admirers.

    Nachteule

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    Am Rinkenpfuhl 51 Cologne 50676
    The former bar Mariechen. LGBT-friendly. Rather young clientele.

    Schampanja

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    Mauritiuswall 43 Cologne 50676
    Small alternative gay bar in the so-called Bermuda Triangle of Cologne. Clientele mainly in their 30s and 40s.

    The 3B – The Bearded Bear Bar

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    Mühlenbach 53 Cologne 50676
    Bears-friendly bar in the Old Town of Cologne. Little and big bears in all sizes.

    Zum Pitter

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    Alter Markt 58-60 Cologne 50667
    In summer with a terrace at Alter Markt (Old Market), which is a popular area for tourists, so the clientele outside is usually very mixed.

    Zur Kaiserin

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    Pipinstraße 5 / Vor Sankt Martin 12 Cologne 50667
    Small bar in the Old Town of Cologne, next to the gay bars Barcelon and Baustelle 4U.