5 10 95 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/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/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 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1919-1931 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 Verona Lounge Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian Bar Description An account of the resource Verona Lounge had a pleasant, classy environment that would turn to more erotic later in the evening. That was a place for "serious" lesbians as well as voyeuristic male artists and interested straight women. "Gougnettes," aka, women who dressed with stylish skirts, with heavy makeup, and stylish hats, would meet here for sexual displays of domination. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gordon, Mel. Voluptuous panic: The Erotic World of weimar berlin. Los Angeles, Calif, London: Feral House ; Turnaround distributor, 2008. 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 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Phoebe Amiri 1910s 1920s 1930s bdsm club lesbian lounge sex club Weimar Institution a place or location Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay adult men, "hustlers" Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in ~2001-2017 Address location of the institution Kurfürstenstr. 101 10787 Berlin 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 Apollo City Sauna Subject The topic of the resource Gay sauna Description An account of the resource Dubbed as "Berlins gröste Gay-Sauna" in its ads, Apollo City Sauna was a sprawling sauna club located near the U-Wittenbergplatz station with several private cabins, saunas, pools, and areas dedicated for cruising. It closed permanently in 2017 due to a fire incident in the building. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2001. "Apollo City Sauna Advertisement." Siegessäule, December. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20170206/three-men-die-in-fire-at-berlin-sauna">DPA/The Local, "Three men die after fire breaks out at Berlin sauna club." The Local de, February 6, 2017.</a> <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/steam-works-berlin.">Travelgay. "Steam Works (Apollo Splash Club - CLOSED)."</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 Modern Berlin, Germany 2000s 2010s bathhouse cruising gay male prostitution sauna https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/c71e75c1b66c3a5ef5e97eb02367924b.png 81844c0db2d1b3ad712cc74d6a70445a Institution a place or location Founders/owners Unknown Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1989-2023 Address location of the institution Fuggerstraße 26, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men, I. Hasselmann 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 City-Men Shop & Video Subject The topic of the resource Gay Theater and Video Store Description An account of the resource The City-Men Shop & Video provided a store front area where customers could purchase sex toys and videos. Its biggest draw was its dedicated cinema space, where men were allowed to cruise. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2012. "CITY-MEN SHOP & VIDEO Advertisement." Siegessäule, April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule. Relation A related resource <a href="https://wilmingtondynamics.com/blog/en/eintrag/city-men-shop/">PlanetRandy. "The City Men Shop Cinema in Berlin."</a> <a href="%20https://berlin.gaycities.com/shops/305654-city-men-shop">GayCities. "City Men Shop."</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 Modern Berlin, Germany 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s cinema cruising gay male media store pornography sex shop West Berlin https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/f1110186d3a5032f25c43028537d93a6.jpg 16246033f495400e223a198e23109cc6 Institution a place or location Founders/owners unknown Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1995 - present Address location of the institution Motzstraße 19, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Gay men looking for casual hookups 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 JAXX Subject The topic of the resource Gay cinema and sex store Description An account of the resource The JAXX, a private gay club in Schöneberg, is one of Berlin's first gay cinemas. Focused on providing spaces for casual hookups, The JAXX offers open cruising areas and private cabins with screens for viewing its available selection of gay porn. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 2012. "The Jaxx Advertisement." Siegessäule, April. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Siegessäule Relation A related resource <a href="%20http://thejaxx.de/">The Jaxx website</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 Modern Berlin, Germany 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s cinema cruising gay gay male pornography sex shop 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 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 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 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/bd210a2faa3d376e0e0982e6d28ce445.jpg 4f12f95050567d7c6007b96a8ea21204 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 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 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 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> <a href="https://www.visitberlin.de/en/cafe-berio">vistBerlin. "Café Berio."</a> <a href="https://taz.de/Queeres-Traditionscafe-muss-schliessen/!6020727/">taz. 2024. "Queeres Traditionscafé muss schließen: Rauswurf nach 73 Jahren." </a> <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <a href="https://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguide/BERLIN/cafes/cafe-berio-31094">https://www.arrivalguides.com/en/Travelguide/BERLIN/cafes/cafe-berio-31094</a> <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> </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 Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1921-1933 Address location of the institution Bülowstrasse 101, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers "married" lesbian couples, older women, gay musicians, male dancers, straight men 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 Hohenzoffern Hall / H-Lounge / Hohenzoffern-Café Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian cafe, club, lounge Description An account of the resource The oldest lesbian café in the city. At one point it featured an all-male cabaret, for lesbians only. Its atmosphere was "easygoing [and] somewhat faded", with blacked-out picture windows (to hide the interior from prying eyes) and large restaurant-style booths with padded chairs; its clientele mainly consisted of "married" lesbian couples, many of them older women, conversing over coffee while a gay duo performed pop music on violin and piano or accordion. Occasionally social dances or box-steps would be danced. Men were tolerated in the establishment and sometimes danced with the femmes/Mädis, always requesting permission first from the Mädis' "Daddies"/Bubis/butches. (Gordon 2006, 280) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.google.de/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.lsa.umich.edu%2Fweitergeben%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F1016%2F2023%2F03%2FGay-Berlin-Institutions-Sample-.docx&psig=AOvVaw1xSRdUGkTPQEJ21XGxnu__&ust=1740687508791000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CAYQrpoMahcKEwjo9MC2lOKLAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA">University of Michigan, Gay Berlin Institutions List</a> Gordon, Mel. 2006. Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin. Expanded ed. Feral House. Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.rosawinkel.kulturring.berlin/?treffpunkt=schoeneberg">Gay-lesbian meeting places in Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg</a> Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Priscilla Lagunas and Jean Patton 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 - Berlin West, near Nollendorfplatz 1920s 1930s cafe club lesbian lounge Weimar