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That is partly because the people in Cologne tend to be more easy-going gay approachable than in other German cities. And they love to imitate the Southern European lifestyle — as soon as two rays of sunshine hit the city you will see some tables outside in front of many cafes and bars. Cologne had been extensively destroyed during World War II.

For the sight-seeing traveller it hasn't much to offer besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a wide range of köln quality art galleries and museums, and a few other attractions. But Cologne more than compensates for this with its more friendly and easy-going club. As one result Cologne became the gay capital of the western part of Germany.

Its big rival in the East, Berlinis bigger, more dynamic and vibrant, which makes the Cologne gay scene look more provincial — but Cologne is also more familiar and warmer. Our Cologne gay maps show two major gay areas in Cologne: Many of the cafes, bars and clubs around Rudolfplatz have started during the last twenty years and have a rather modern style.

Traditional pubs and bars for mixed ages are located mainly in the Old Town. If you like your travel destinations crowded and with a million people partying on the streets and in the pubs, then the Carnival in winter and the Cologne Gay Pride in summer are made for you. Gay Cologne. Other cities.

Cologne Gay Travel Guide 2025

Studio Rainbow : party for queers and friends with Melodic Techno. Kumbia Queers : concert of the Argentine tropical-punk and queercore band. Bear Pride Cologne : annual international bear's meeting with parties, bar nights, saunas, sightseeing tours and the Mr.

Bear Germany contest.