1 10 95 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/7d7a478c0dadfdf4269006affe328cd4.jpeg 037f45ef89a25d6188a54bf4e10a039a Institution a place or location Founders/owners Thomas Brüggemann Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1986-Present Address location of the institution Bülowstr. 106 10783 Berlin (U-Bhf. Nollendorfplatz) Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men looking for queer support. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mann-o-Meter Subject The topic of the resource Community Center and Cafe Description An account of the resource This community center sports counseling services, HIV testing, and legal support. It has supported gay men in Berlin since 1986 and offers help for anything related to their queerness. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Larson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sonntags Club Subject The topic of the resource meeting place, café, and cultural center for lesbians, gays, transgender people, and their friends Description An account of the resource Sonntags Club started in 1987 by the HIB (Homosexuelle Interessengemeinschaft Berlin), and is now a cafe for the LGBTQIA+ community. "Here, people can party and talk in an informal atmosphere. The Sonntags club also offers a comprehensive range of advice services. It focuses on youth groups, groups for older lesbians and gays, advice for transsexual and transgender people, as well as legal advice and psychosocial counselling." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Stockdale Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “Sonntagsclub.” Visitberlin.de, visitBerlin, 2025, www.visitberlin.de/en/sonntagsclub. Accessed 7 Mar. 2025. (https://www.visitberlin.de/en/sonntagsclub) https://lernen-aus-der-geschichte.de/Lernen-und-Lehren/content/11666, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonntags-Club, https://www.visitberlin.de/en/sonntagsclub Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1987-today https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/e7485ec9d772d154d9b1f37aebac812f.png 27b2dadb067cc1352398b0e1d5677e5b https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/154f3ba32ab7a43c3af2c13245d2738f.png 4e31b3768ab92b3d7c1170514f1a4f57 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Current, unsure when founded Address location of the institution Urbanstraße 64, Berlin, Berlin 10967 Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Men only, locals and tourists, older crowd (20s - 50s) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Triebwerk Subject The topic of the resource Gay bar/sex club Description An account of the resource Triebwerk is a two floored bar/sex club that hosts over 300 sex parties a year. They have a bar and a basement that has many kink related activities. Upon entering the bar guests are required to strip down to at least their underwear to participate in club activities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://designinglife.biz/triebwerk-berlin-review/">https://designinglife.biz/triebwerk-berlin-review/</a>  <a href="https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/3302-triebwerk">https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/3302-triebwerk</a>  Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Two images included, one is the google street view of the location and the other is the inside of what the bar looks like thanks to berlin.gaycities.com Relation A related resource <a href="https://qlist.app/venues/Berlin/Club-Triebwerk/dHFZOGhIeDFPYS9mRDBMaVVpZ2FYUQ">https://qlist.app/venues/Berlin/Club-Triebwerk/dHFZOGhIeDFPYS9mRDBMaVVpZ2FYUQ</a>  <a href="https://www.gaymapper.com/gay-venue/berlin/club-triebwerk">https://www.gaymapper.com/gay-venue/berlin/club-triebwerk</a>  Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource images Language A language of the resource English, German https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/c59280415ccea49946641e433c2a987b.png 8abe921f2d97539ac5b1c2997828455f Institution a place or location Founders/owners LGBTQ+ owned Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2009 - current Address location of the institution Barbarossastraße, Berlin, Germany 10779 Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men who enjoy kink and leather Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Hoist Basements Subject The topic of the resource Sex club and accommodation Description An account of the resource The Hoist Basements is a sex club as well as accommodation. It has a bar, a kinky basement area (including cages, slings, stocks, hook systems, prison cell, etc [Gaycities.com]), and a hotel. This location was originally connected with a location in London called The Hoist (1996–2016) which is no longer running. This location is leather based and has many kinky activities available for guests. This location is LGBTQ+ owned and provides a safe kinky space for specifically gay men. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://berlin.gaycities.com/bathhouses/11946-the-hoist-basements Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image is from Berlin.gaycities.com and depicts what a room looks like on the inside of the club. Relation A related resource https://leathermentravel.com/home/europe/berlin/ Language A language of the resource English gay bar gay male hotel kink https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/8e34b05b7f0c4cb746465fda85c3d3b0.png e8348ef94fe6cdd63ec21b9a084b5de8 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1994-2016 Address location of the institution Hannah-Arendt-Str. 6, 10117 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Men only, older men frequent, couples, discounts for students and under 26 years old Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gate Sauna Subject The topic of the resource Sauna Description An account of the resource Gate Sauna was a gay sauna that included jacuzzis, whirlpools, steam rooms, and massage/tanning beds. They also had private rooms and other areas for kink activities. This location was popular with older men as well as some couples. This location was important because it was a safe location for older queer men to interact. Image is an advertisement of this sauna in a magazine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sergej. 2002. “Update Your Life” Sergej, August. www.sergej.de. Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/gate-saunaclub-berlin">https://www.yelp.com/biz/gate-saunaclub-berlin</a> <a href="https://berlin.gaycities.com/bathhouses/190176-gate-sauna">https://berlin.gaycities.com/bathhouses/190176-gate-sauna</a>  <a href="https://www.maenner.media/gesellschaft/politik/eiskalte-gentrifizierung-gate-sauna-muss-schliessen/">https://www.maenner.media/gesellschaft/politik/eiskalte-gentrifizierung-gate-sauna-muss-schliessen/</a>  Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image, description Language A language of the resource English, German gay male sauna https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/22427892b1c61dc7809ee337c60cd954.jpg cd8378816ffb305bf87aa1d7ad85daed Institution a place or location Founders/owners Founders: Two women - Name's not found Owner: Donna Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1974-Present Address location of the institution Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777, Berlin. Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers "The bar's essence owes much to Daniela, Pussycat's top cat from 1998 until her death in November 2020; she'd worked here since 1982" (Pussycat). Now owner: Donna Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pussycat Subject The topic of the resource Gay Bar Description An account of the resource Pussycat, an intimate, old-school bar in Berlin’s Schöneberg district, has been a local staple since 1974. Opened by two women and once a lesbian hangout, it now welcomes a diverse crowd, with smoking, Schlager music, and a nostalgic charm. Run by longtime employee Donna after the passing of beloved former owner Daniela, Pussycat remains a hidden gem in Berlin’s queer scene. It’s home to cigar socials, BLUF gatherings, and Black Weekends, attracting leather and fetish communities while maintaining its cozy, laid-back vibe. Look for the smiling cat sign and ring the doorbell for entry. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shay O'Connell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <ul> <li>GayCities. 2020. “Pussycat Reviews, Photos - Schöneberg - Berlin.” Gaycities.com. GayCities. 2020. https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/305575-pussycat.</li> <li>Siegessäule. n.d. “Cafés and Bars.”</li> </ul> https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/21e790c07bbdc63861658911e6c5e335.png fc959d2489d4cf31f23442fdb673b56c https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/3cf87949c53fd38eaf55f654c5d93499.png cdc5fd1c58a395134a94213072602f92 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Founder and Owner: Bernd Boßmann Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2006-Present Address location of the institution Großgörschenstr. 12-14 10829 Berlin Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Those living with HIV/AIDS and queer people. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Café Finovo Subject The topic of the resource Queer Café Description An account of the resource Café Finovo, founded in 2006 by AIDS activist Bernd Boßmann, is a community space in Berlin-Schöneberg’s St. Matthäus Cemetery. It serves as a gathering place for queer mourning and remembrance, closely tied to the non-profit Denk mal PositHIV e.V., which cares for the graves of those lost to AIDS. The services at the café cater to people, who due to their diagnosis, sometimes have limited financial resources, so the prices reflect that. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shay O'Connell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <ul> <li>Siegessäule. n.d. “Cafés and Bars.”</li> <li>“PositHIV Old St. Matthäus Cemetery – Visible Queer Mourning.” 2024. WordPress. March 10, 2024. https://babewyn.wordpress.com/2024/03/10/posithiv/.</li> </ul> https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/1ef3658e05d51c318847931fd96cb680.jpg fa44c4531c64aaf822a2a568516eae85 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Dimitri Hegemann - opened the club Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in March 1991 to 16 April 2005 Address location of the institution Leipziger Strasse 126-128 Mitte Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Germans, Tourists, anyone over 18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tresor (old location) Subject The topic of the resource techno night club Description An account of the resource The first location of Tresor techno club was vaults under the Wertheim department store. Tresor has a relatively relaxed door policy, and because of this it is open to many identities. The nightclub plays techno music and offers a variety of drinks. This location was in east Berlin and was created shortly before Berlin unified. This club is important because of the diverse clientele it brings in. This means that this is a safe space for queer folks, as well as a space for people to express their kinky/fetishwear as well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  <a href="https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment">https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment</a>.  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  Language A language of the resource English club techno Institution a place or location Founders/owners Dimitri Hegemann - opened the club Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in Opened in 1988 Closed in 1990 Address location of the institution No. 6 Köpenicker Straße, Kreuzberg Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Music artists, electronic music players, Germans, Tourists, anyone over 18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource UFO Club Subject The topic of the resource night club Description An account of the resource UFO club was a previous location of Tresor. UFO Club was the first acid house in Berlin and it was a known techno club during the reunification of Germany. This club is important because of the diverse clientele it brings in. This means that this is a safe space for queer folks, as well as a space for people to express their kinky/fetishwear as well. The afterparty of the first Love Parade (political movement combined with techno) was held here. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  <a href="https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment">https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment</a>.  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufo_(club,_Berlin)  Language A language of the resource English Relation A related resource https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveparade club techno https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/cab6fdfe677134e34068f9a0c2c04152.png ef9a47c3eef17cdf87e252df78eaaf9b https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/35bb388c2067c7da612d54e48ac13992.png 6e371203186087d6302d63a8507391bc Institution a place or location Founders/owners Dimitri Hegemann - opened the club Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1988 - 2007 changed locations multiple times Address location of the institution Köpenicker Str. 70, 10179 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Germans, Tourists, anyone over 18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tresor (current location) Subject The topic of the resource night club Description An account of the resource Tresor is a techno club which was converted from a heating plant with three floors to a famous club. Tresor has a relatively relaxed door policy, and because of this it is open to many identities. The nightclub plays techno music and offers a variety of drinks. This club is important because of the diverse clientele it brings in. This means that this is a safe space for queer folks, as well as a space for people to express their kinky/fetishwear as well. Image is of the outside of the club, as well as the inside with some industrial aspects. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McKenzie Caldicott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  <a href="https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment">https://pubcrawlberlin.de/tresor-berlin-nightclub-the-ultimate-guide-for-beginners/#:~:text=Tresor%20Berlin%20has%20a%20relaxed,suitable%20for%20a%20nightclub%20environment</a>.  <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tresor_(club)</a>  Language A language of the resource English club techno