2
10
95
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Institution
a place or location
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
Founded in 1986
Address
location of the institution
Potsdamer Straße 139
10783 Berlin
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Title
A name given to the resource
Begine
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cultural Center
Description
An account of the resource
Begine serves as a cultural hotspot and meeting place exclusively for women, appealing to more alternative and/or lesbian women specifically. It holds many events and also a has a Cafe that is used as a place for women to meet, chat, and make connections.
Image From: “Begine - Meeting Place and Culture for Women.” 2023. QueerCityPass. March 16, 2023. https://www.queercitypass.com/en/partner/begine-womens-culture-center-berlin/.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Sam Vander Meulen
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
“Begine.” 2025. Visitberlin.de. visitBerlin. 2025. https://www.visitberlin.de/en/begine.
“Begine - Meeting Place and Culture for Women.” 2023. QueerCityPass. March 16, 2023. https://www.queercitypass.com/en/partner/begine-womens-culture-center-berlin/.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1986-Now
Relation
A related resource
“BEGINE - Treffpunkt Und Kultur Für Frauen E.V. - Frauenkneipe in Berlin.” 2025. BEGINE - Treffpunkt Und Kultur Für Frauen E.V. - Frauenkneipe in Berlin, March. https://doi.org/1089692.css?1739268083.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
English
cabaret
cafe
lesbian
lesbian club
-
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Berghain founders - Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
Pre-1998: Founders staging gay parties under the name Snax at various locations
1998-2003: Precursor club Ostgut/Lab.oratory operates in Friedrichshain neighborhood
2003: Property razed by German government to build O2 World Arena
2004-present: Current Berghain location open
Address
location of the institution
Am Wriezener Bahnhof 10243 Berlin Germany
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Title
A name given to the resource
Berghain
Subject
The topic of the resource
Queer Techno Music Club
Description
An account of the resource
Berghain is a legendary Berlin nightclub known for its hedonistic atmosphere, "made almost mythic by its selective door policy", and culture of respect and consent. A haven for techno lovers, its marathon parties stretch through the weekend, featuring world-renowned DJs. Entry is never guaranteed, as bouncers carefully assess each guest’s energy and intent, ensuring they will contribute to the club’s unique, uninhibited atmosphere.
Berghain finds its roots in the early 1990s after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was initially established in a former power plant, which became the foundation for its industrial and raw aesthetic. The founders, Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann, prominent DJ figures, envisioned a venue that could host music events and provide an immersive experience for partygoers.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Shay O'Connell and Jean Patton
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<ul>
<li>Hand, Clare. 2019. “Berghain: Why Queer Women Must Experience Berlin’s Most Debaucherous Club.” GO Magazine.https://gomag.com/article/queer-hedonism-berghain-nightlife/</li>
<li>“Contact — Berghain.” n.d. Www.berghain.berlin. https://www.berghain.berlin/en/contact/.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.realmusicandmoney.com/news/the-history-of-berghain">“Music & Money.” Music & Money, June. https://doi.org/1098569765/IMG_3532+3.</a></li>
<li>Wurnell, Mats. 2016. "The Berghain Backstory: Building Berlin’s Most Legendary Nightclub." <em>Cuepoint,</em> Medium, October 16, 2016, https://medium.com/cuepoint/the-berghain-backstory-building-berlins-most-legendary-nightclub-87ad2d901ee9.</li>
</ul>
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Modern Berlin, Germany
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
club
music
queer
queer club
techno
-
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Original Founder Unknown
1990 - 2008: Gabriel Rexhausen (owner)
2008 - present: Christoph Rexhausen (owner)
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
Exact date unknown, pre-reunification (before 1990) - present
Address
location of the institution
Rathausstraße 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
Mostly gay men, some non-LGBTQ+ Berliners
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Title
A name given to the resource
Besenkammer-Bar
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gay bar
Description
An account of the resource
Besenkammer-Bar, located near Alexanderplatz, is a historical and notably small gay bar whose name aptly translates to "broom closet." The bar is open 24 hours and serves a mixed clientele of mostly gay men, Berlin residents, and tourists. It was one of the first gay bars in East Germany and has continued to operate in the present day.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Priscilla Lagunas
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
2012. "Besenkammer-Bar Advertisement." Siegessäule, April.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Siegessäule
Relation
A related resource
<a href="%20https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/305568-besenkammer-bar">GayCities. "Besenkammer-Bar."</a>
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Cold War era East Berlin, GDR/DDR; modern Berlin, Germany
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
DDR
gay
gay bar
gay male
GDR
-
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583b1b554bde6a6161161f6d4f186a7d
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Adolf Koch
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
1920-1932
Address
location of the institution
Friedrichstrasse 218
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
Homosexuals, lesbians, straights, working and unemployed men.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Body Culture School of Adolf Koch
Subject
The topic of the resource
School/Nudist Camp
Description
An account of the resource
The Body Culture School of Adolf Koch was a Nacktkultur school that combined teachings of gymnastics, nudity, and political theory. Located at Friedrichstrasse 218, lectures on hygiene were common as members of the community highly valued healthy practices. Everyone who took part in the program referred to each other as the familiar form "du". Everyone was welcome regardless of income, ethnicity, age, sexuality, etc. Members were tithed five percent of their income as dues while the unemployed attended for free. However kind and accepting people were, the man behind it all - Adolf Koch - was incredibly strict. He was incredibly punctual and had a very cold demeanour, and his lectures were always on very serious and tough topics. The naked form was not seen in a sexual light in this school, but outsiders found their activities erotic.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rhones Agrawal
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Weimar Berlin, Germany
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Gordon, Mel. 2006. <em>Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin. </em>Expanded ed. Feral House. monoskop.org/images/4/44/Gordon_Mel_Voluptuous_Panic_2006.pdf.
1920s
1930s
gymnasium
nudism
school
Weimar
-
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2bcc00ea6ec539bfbd5eeb5b4be2b3fd
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Title
A name given to the resource
BOILER 1
Description
An account of the resource
The central pool in BOILER
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<div class="field two columns alpha"><label></label><span style="font-size: 11pt;" times="" new="" roman="" font-weight:normal="" font-style:normal="" data-sheets-root="1">Boiler. 2025. <a href="https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en">https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en</a>. </span></div>
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f2399ff089f965ebe5296db3ba9750e1
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Title
A name given to the resource
BOILER 2
Description
An account of the resource
View of one of BOILER's spas
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<div class="field two columns alpha"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" times="" new="" roman="" font-weight:normal="" font-style:normal="" data-sheets-root="1">Boiler, January 22, 2025. <a href="https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en">https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en</a>. </span></div>
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34b70bd5d8c7c33813275066c8c2836b
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Title
A name given to the resource
BOILER 3
Description
An account of the resource
One of BOILER's private cabins
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
<div class="field two columns alpha"><label></label><span style="font-size: 11pt;" times="" new="" roman="" font-weight:normal="" font-style:normal="" data-sheets-root="1">Boiler, January 22, 2025. <a href="https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en">https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en</a>. </span></div>
Institution
a place or location
Address
location of the institution
Mehringdamm 34, 10961 Berlin, Germany
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
Primarily gay men, officially a "men's sauna"; gender queer folks also conditionally welcome (official policy states "Access to the BOILER is granted to all persons who are perceived as men by our staff at the entrance in a clothed variant", so access is based on 'passing' presentation rather than identity).
Founders/owners
Guido, managing director and Marcel, operations manager.
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Title
A name given to the resource
BOILER
Subject
The topic of the resource
Men's sauna and bathhouse
Description
An account of the resource
<span style="font-size: 11pt;" times="" new="" roman="" font-weight:normal="" font-style:normal="" data-sheets-root="1">BOILER is a men's sauna and bathhouse that functions as a cruising location for gay men in Berlin. The bathhouse's website has a lot of information on their rules and sex-positive policies, and they're sponsored by/associated with a number of German queer community organizations, such as VORSPIEL and Regenbogenfonds. The business has been open for over a decade and their website regularly updates with a calendar of special events and theme nights.</span>
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Fisher Benson
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Knox Archives, Steve Jones Collection Box 9. Blu no. 40, April 2012.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Knox Archives
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2011-present
Relation
A related resource
<span style="font-size: 11pt;" times="" new="" roman="" font-weight:normal="" font-style:normal="" data-sheets-root="1">Boiler, January 22, 2025. <a href="https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en">https://www.boiler-berlin.de/en</a>. </span>
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Modern Berlin, Germany
bathhouse
cruising
gay male
genderqueer
non-binary
queer
sauna
trans
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d0136f0dce41170bacc1ab2f42c60a15
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Bruno Gmünder
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
1981-Current
Address
location of the institution
Maaßenstraße 14, 10777 Berlin, Germany
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Title
A name given to the resource
Bruno's Berlin
Subject
The topic of the resource
Clothing Store
Description
An account of the resource
This is an LGBTQ+ store that offers magazines, books, toys, queer films & porn, as well as clothing for LGBTQ+ people. It specialises largely in gay male clothing.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rhones Agrawal
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Queer City Pass. n.d. "Brunos Berlin" Accessed March 13, 2025. https://www.queercitypass.com/en/partner/brunos-berlin-store/
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Modern Day
-
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a148963bf07594dde54bd9539d13ff83
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Jürgen (Current Owner)
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
?-2014 (Original Management)
2023-Current (New management)
Address
location of the institution
Kleiststraße 35, 10787 Berlin
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Title
A name given to the resource
BULL Berlin
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cruising Fetish Bar
Description
An account of the resource
Bull Berlin is a men-only cruising bar where leather daddies go to hookup. Their dress code is very laissez-faire, with many wearing as much or as little as they want. The design is very dark and tacky and people are always hooking up in the stalls. There's also a darkroom, a play area with gloryholes and couches for people to "use".
Supposedly the bar has been around since the early 20th century and the original owner and founder of the bar was murdered in Brazil in 2014.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rhones Agrawal
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
James. 2022. "Bull, Berlin is Hard and Deep 24/7". Designing Life. https://designinglife.biz/bull-berlin-cruise-bar-review/
Gay Cities. 2025. "Bull". Last accessed March 13, 2025. https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/3175-bull
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Modern Day
-
Institution
a place or location
Founders/owners
Helene Diller and Kathe Bloche
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
1910-1914
Address
location of the institution
Bülowstraße 27
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
women, trans people
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Title
A name given to the resource
Bülow-Casino
Subject
The topic of the resource
Bar
Description
An account of the resource
The Bülow-Casino was a "women's club" and transgender-friendly Bar made by Helene Diller and Kathe Bloche in 1910. They allowed the renting of rooms inside their bar as the owners may have been strapped for cash. The Bar later dissolved in 1914 leading up to the Weimar period.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
IGSV: Berlin
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1910-1914
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rhones Agrawal
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Zagria. 2016. "A Gender Variant Who's Who: Berlin's Eldorado. Part I: to 1928" https://zagria.blogspot.com/2016/04/berlins-eldorado-part-i-to-1928.html Accessed March 7, 2020.
Lesbengeschichte. n.d. "Bülow-Casino" Accessed March 10, 2025. https://www.lesbengeschichte.org/subk_zeit_lesb_d.html
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pre-Weimar Berlin, Germany
1910s
bar
club
hotel
lesbian
Pre-Weimar
trans
transgender club
-
https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/bd210a2faa3d376e0e0982e6d28ce445.jpg
4f12f95050567d7c6007b96a8ea21204
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Title
A name given to the resource
Café Berio
Description
An account of the resource
An outside view of Café Berio.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
TripAdvisor user FormerCaliBoy
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g187323-d695551-i109217332-Berio-Berlin.html
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
TripAdvisor
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
September 2014
Institution
a place or location
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
Gay men, lesbians, non-lgbtq+ Berliners
Founders/owners
Original Founder (1951-?): Frederico Berio
Recent Owner (1985-2024): Karsten Schork
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
1951-2024
Address
location of the institution
Maaßenstraße 7 10777 Berlin
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Title
A name given to the resource
Café Berio
Subject
The topic of the resource
Gay-friendly cafe
Description
An account of the resource
Situated near the U-Nollendorfplatz station in Schöneberg, Café Berio was founded in 1951 as an Italian ice cream café by Frederico Berio. It originally started as just an ice cream café, but has evolved to be a café that also serves cakes and pastries, as well as light meals. It was known as Berlin-Schöneberg's oldest cafe and was also a social spot for gay men and lesbians since the 1970s. Café Berio's policy is "Full Tolerance, Always." They are known for being queer-friendly, with many types of queer people flocking to the café. Since 2010, the Café Berio also had an art exhibit featuring young, up-and-coming artists. The café had live music nights, champagne happy hours, and pre-clubbing events. The café was also a sponsor to multiple non-profit organizations based in Berlin. The café welcomed a broad spread of people across ages, and guests who are local to Berlin and those that are come from around the world. Being an openly queer-friendly institution, Café Berio saw many queer and non-queer visitors alike. Not much information is available, but sometime in late 2024 Café Berio shut down - a controversial development due to the cafe's long history and reputation as a gay spot.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Priscilla Lagunas and ?
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
https://de.linkedin.com/company/cafeberioberlin
2001. "Cafe Berio Advertisement." Siegessäule, December.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://berio-berlin.de/">berio-berlin. 2025. "Ein riesiges Dankeschön an euch alle!"</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.visitberlin.de/en/cafe-berio">vistBerlin. "Café Berio."</a><br /><br /><a href="https://taz.de/Queeres-Traditionscafe-muss-schliessen/!6020727/">taz. 2024. "<span class="headline typo-r-topline-detail">Queeres Traditionscafé muss schließen: </span><span class="is-flex headline typo-r-head-detail mgt-xsmall-mobile">Rauswurf nach 73 Jahren." </span></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguide/BERLIN/cafes/cafe-berio-31094"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguide/BERLIN/cafes/cafe-berio-31094</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g187323-d695551-i109217332-Berio-Berlin.html">https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g187323-d695551-i109217332-Berio-Berlin.html</a></p>
</div>
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Cold War era Schöneberg, West Berlin, FRG/BRD; modern Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
art
cafe
gay male
lesbian
music
queer
Schöneberg
-
Institution
a place or location
URL
https://archive.org/details/voluptuous-panic/Voluptuous%20Panic-Erotic%20World%20of%20Weimar%20by%20Mel%20Gordon/page/n3/mode/1up
https://www.rorymidhani.com/hier-ists-richtig
Participants
crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers
Gertie
Jonescu
Dates
when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in
1921-1930
Address
location of the institution
Marburger Straße 13
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Title
A name given to the resource
Café Domino
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lesbian bar
Description
An account of the resource
Located at Marburger Straße 13, Café Domino was a lesbian pick-up bar in West Berlin that lasted between the years of 1921 and 1930. South of the memorial church, they are known for their speciality aphrodisiac drink, “Cherry Cobbler.” The clientele are wealthy, dressed in expensive perfume and jewellery, and the men are plentiful and ignored. The café was known as the “Intimate Bar of the West.” Both lesbians and confused men attended and adored the café’s midnight shows with various themes.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rhones Agrawal
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Gordon, Mel. 2000. Voluptuous Panic The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin. Feral House. California: Los Angeles. <a href="https://monoskop.org/images/4/44/Gordon_Mel_Voluptuous_Panic_2006.pdf">https://monoskop.org/images/4/44/Gordon_Mel_Voluptuous_Panic_2006.pdf</a>
Relation
A related resource
Midhani, Rory. 2022. Hier Ist's Richtig! Augmented Reality Scenes of Queer Berlin's Nightlife Past. Neu Start Kultur. Germany: Berlin. <a href="https://www.rorymidhani.com/hier-ists-richtig">https://www.rorymidhani.com/hier-ists-richtig</a>
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Weimar Berlin, Germany
1920s
1930s
lesbian
lesbian bar
pick-up bar
Weimar