1 10 95 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/f0deb0b79203547a16c6ff24d10a9322.jpg 07e2ba0a5f7b9b762c94c4af2b2b0e84 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Wilhelm und Wilhelmine Gründer and later Willy Dubrau. Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1924-1931 Address location of the institution Schwerinstraße 13, Berlin-Schöneberg Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Frequented by lesbians and queer women. "Zigeunerlotte," and "Rheinische Käthe" were two important figures at the club. Claire Waldoff would perform here. Anita Berber and Marlene Dietrich were reportedly guests at the club. 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 Toppkeller Subject The topic of the resource Bar/club Description An account of the resource A primarily lesbian bar/club that was open in Berlin. Located at Schwerinstrasse 13 (near Nollendorfplatz) and was in operation between 1924-1931. It was previously known as "Westend-Ressource" during the German Empire and was renamed to "Gründers Festsäle" after the owners. It is unclear how it came to be known as Toppkeller. In 1924, "The Pyramid Lottery Club" began meeting at Toppkeller and is what established the institution's reputation as a lesbian meeting place. Two of the important organizers were known as the "Zigeunerlotte" and the "Rheinische Käthe." In 1929, Willy Dubrau, an innkeeper, took over Toppkeller from the founders. According to the Goethe Institute, "Berlin singer Claire Waldoff would sport a men’s suit whilst performing her political songs on stage to a crowd including the likes of dancer Anita Berber and even Marlene Dietrich." All in all, it was a famous meeting place for lesbian people "who wanted to live out their sexuality." It has also been known as Westend-Ressource or Gründers Festsäle in the past. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Danielle Miron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Weimar Berlin, 1924-1931 Type The nature or genre of the resource Bar/club Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hader, Regine. “The Last Hundred Queer Years in Germany.” n.d. @GI_weltweit. https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/kul/wir/22294995.html. “Toppkeller.” 2024. In Wikipedia. https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toppkeller&oldid=250316286. 1920s 1930s bar club lesbian lesbian bar https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/6e083a291caab533d033da0ff9c0d233.png e636c28fde81124e7c0df12b9c08afc4 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Carla Pahlau Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1985/6-present Address location of the institution Warschauer Pl. 18, 10245 Berlin, Germany 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 Die Busche Subject The topic of the resource Gay Club/Disco Description An account of the resource A LGBTQ+ nightclub in Berlin with a resident DJ. It opened in 1986 under the German Democatic Republic in East Berlin and was one of the first gay clubs that was approved to open. It opened on Buschalle (where the club gets its name from) in Weißensee in a large, multipurpose warehouse-type building. It then moved once to Mühlenstrasse during the 1990s where it was once again in a large multi-purpose hall with other clubs, such as Ostgut, Razzle Dazzle, and NonTox. It then moved to Warschauer Platz, which is where it is now. It has two floors and a lot of room to dance, as it is a traditional Disco for queer folks. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Danielle Miron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource German Democratic Republic/Cold War Berlin and present time. Relation A related resource Der Tagesspiegel Online. n.d. “Berlin: Die ausgefallene Partylocation hat ausgedient und muß auf Butterfahrt gehen.” Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/die-ausgefallene-partylocation-hat-ausgedient-und-muss-auf-butterfahrt-gehen-619486.html">https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/die-ausgefallene-partylocation-hat-ausgedient-und-muss-auf-butterfahrt-gehen-619486.html</a>.  Huneke, Samuel Clowes. 2019. “Gay Liberation Behind the Iron Curtain.” Boston Review, April 18, 2019. <a href="https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/gay-liberation-behind-iron-curtain/">https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/gay-liberation-behind-iron-curtain/</a>. “Kriminalisiert und von der Stasi beobachtet: Lesben in der DDR.” 2020. Berliner Kurier, September 6, 2020. <a href="https://www.berliner-kurier.de/panorama/kriminalisiert-und-von-der-stasi-beobachtet-lesben-in-der-ddr-li.103236.%20Middle-Ad8203">https://www.berliner-kurier.de/panorama/kriminalisiert-und-von-der-stasi-beobachtet-lesben-in-der-ddr-li.103236</a>. Mister B&B. n.d. “Die Busche, Berlin – Reiseführer Zu Schwulenclubs.” Accessed February 21, 2025. <a href="https://www.misterbandb.com/de/gay-guide/deutschland/berlin/50-bars-clubs/21843-die-busche.">https://www.misterbandb.com/de/gay-guide/deutschland/berlin/50-bars-clubs/21843-die-busche.</a> “Relaxed Gay Bars in Berlin.” Reddit, R/AskBerliners, August 2024. <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/askberliners/comments/1ejpube/relaxed_gay_bars_in_berlin/">www.reddit.com/r/askberliners/comments/1ejpube/relaxed_gay_bars_in_berlin/</a>. Staff, Newsdesk. 2023. “Asylbewerberheim vor LGBTIQ-Club Busche?” Mannschaft, September 8, 2023. <a href="https://mannschaft.com/a/busche-asylbewerberinnenheim-vor-lgbtiq-club">https://mannschaft.com/a/busche-asylbewerberinnenheim-vor-lgbtiq-club</a>. TipBerlin. n.d. “Clubs im Berlin der 1990er-Jahre: Diese Orte waren prägend.” Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.tip-berlin.de/konzerte-party/clubs/clubs-berlin-1990er-jahre/.">https://www.tip-berlin.de/konzerte-party/clubs/clubs-berlin-1990er-jahre/.</a> Travel Gay. n.d. “Die Busche, Berlin - Schwule LGBT-Tanzparty in Berlin - Travel Gay.” Accessed February 21, 2025. <a href="https://www.travelgay.de/venue/die-busche.">https://www.travelgay.de/venue/die-busche.</a> Wells, Alexander. 2021. “Cruising through Berlin’s Queer History.” The Berliner, June 7, 2021. <a href="https://www.the-berliner.com/politics/berlin-queer-history-huneke/">https://www.the-berliner.com/politics/berlin-queer-history-huneke/</a>. Whitlam, Jonny. 2024. “How Berlin’s Lost Queer Bars Look Today: Exploring Weimar Berlin with Dr. Finn Ballard — Whitlam’s Berlin Tours.” Whitlam's Berlin Tours, February 26, 2024. <a href="https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com/tips-for-your-trip/how-berlins-lost-queer-bars-look-today.">https://www.whitlams-berlin-tours.com/tips-for-your-trip/how-berlins-lost-queer-bars-look-today.</a> Wick, Anemi. 2004. “Clubszene bleibt in Bewegung.” Berliner Morgenpost, November 5, 2004. <a href="https://www.morgenpost.de/printarchiv/berlin/article103700505/Clubszene-bleibt-in-Bewegung.html.">https://www.morgenpost.de/printarchiv/berlin/article103700505/Clubszene-bleibt-in-Bewegung.html.</a> Yelp. n.d. “DIE BUSCHE - Updated February 2025 - 110 Photos & 37 Reviews - Warschauer Platz 18, Berlin, Germany - Dance Clubs - Phone Number - Yelp.” Accessed February 21, 2025. <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/die-busche-berlin.">https://www.yelp.com/biz/die-busche-berlin.</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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived VisitBerlin. n.d. “Die Busche - LGBTI*Club | visitBerlin.de.” Accessed February 21, 2025. <a href="https://www.visitberlin.de/de/die-busche.">https://www.visitberlin.de/de/die-busche.</a> 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s bar club dancehall DDR disco gay disco GDR https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/cbce4b9877b6421f4c2e064f5b7071bc.jpg 303283164e3c6610d80ec8e56da1f103 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Juan Julià, founder of Axel Hotels. Albert Olivé is the current CEO. Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2009-present Address location of the institution Lietzenburger Str. 13 / 15, 10789 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Geared towards younger gay 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 Axel Hotel Berlin Subject The topic of the resource Hotel Description An account of the resource This is a hotel aimed at members of the LGBTQ+ community and is advertised as a "hetero-friendly hotel." In Berlin, it is known as "the Grindr hotel" and is an adults-only hotel. It is located in Schöneberg, which is considered to be the center of queer culture in Berlin. The hotel's motto is as follows: "Without judgment or prejudice," which applies to all branches of the hotel. According to their reviews, the clientele is mainly younger men and the wellness (or spa) area is clothing optional cruising area. According to one reviewer, "The answer to ‘does [insert activity] happen?’ the answer is yes." Their websites states that Axel Berlin is "a temple of rebelliousness. An elegant and majestic building where passion becomes a sacred act of connection and discovery. Diversity is not only respected; it is celebrated without fear or shame. And freedom is a right that is acquired when coming through the door." It is part of a chain of hotels that opened its first hotel in 2003 in Barcelona and now has many locations. The Berlin location is Berlin's most iconic and famous gay hotel and accommodates mostly gay men but is welcoming to all. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Danielle Miron Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Modern Berlin - 2009 Relation A related resource Arestis, Stefan. 2020. “Axel Gay Hotels: Why We Love Them so Much! • Gay Hotels.” Nomadic Boys (blog). August 5, 2020. <a href="https://nomadicboys.com/the-best-axel-hotels-in-the-world/">https://nomadicboys.com/the-best-axel-hotels-in-the-world/</a>. Firmager, Tim. 2022. “Axel Hotel, Berlin - What to Really Expect.” September 1, 2022. <a href="https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/travel/axel-hotel-berlin-what-to-really-expect.">https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/travel/axel-hotel-berlin-what-to-really-expect.</a> James. 2022. “Axel Hotel Berlin Review, The Best Decision You’re About to Make!” Designing Life (blog). November 11, 2022. <a href="https://designinglife.biz/axel-hotel-berlin-review/">https://designinglife.biz/axel-hotel-berlin-review/</a>. Mister B&B. “Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only, Gay Hotel in Berlin - Book Now!” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.misterbandb.com/rooms/b157228-hotel">https://www.misterbandb.com/rooms/b157228-hotel</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 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Axel Hotels. “Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only | ✔️Official Website of Axel Hotels✔️.” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.axelhotels.com/en/axel-hotel-berlin/hotel.">https://www.axelhotels.com/en/axel-hotel-berlin/hotel.</a> Axel Hotels. “Since 2003 | Axel Hotels, Official Website.” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.axelhotels.com/en/since-2003">https://www.axelhotels.com/en/since-2003</a>. 2000s 2010s 2020s cruising gay male hotel spa https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/d6489de3c54be39a7d17bd0bd3b37b69.jpg a2f696a68bd122d3006290632d0baed4 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Jens and Stefan, managers. Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1995/6-present Address location of the institution Fuggerstraße 33, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Anyone in the LGBTQ+ community, is straight friendly. 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 ART Hotel Connection Subject The topic of the resource Hotel Description An account of the resource The ART Connection Hotel is a boutique hotel in Schöneberg that is open for the queer community and is tolerant of all people. It is centrally located to the rest of the popular queer spots in Berlin. It has a friendly atmosphere, is dog friendly, and is an LGBTQ+ hotel. It was previously a building of rentable rooms with the first floor being a club, and has since been transformed into what it is today—a small hotel on the third floor of the building. The first floor of the building that this hotel is in is Prinzknecht, a club exclusively for gay men. The building was built in 1910 and in 1928 another floor was added to it. In 1974, "Chez Romy Haag" was opened on the first floor and then sold in 1983. The Connection Club was then opened in 1989 in the same location and was a popular queer space. It seems that this space (specifically the third floor) has held temporary accommodations since the 1960s. In April 1999, the "Männerkneipe Prinzknecht" opened on the first floor of the hotel and is one of the most well-known meeting place for queer folks in the city. In 2009, the hotel was sold to new management and became the boutique hotel that it is today. It was the only hotel managed by folks from the queer community in West Berlin before the wall fell. Today it is a nice, welcoming space for all queer folks. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Danielle Miron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “Historie.” n.d. ART Hotel Connection (blog). Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.arthotel-connection.de/historie/">https://www.arthotel-connection.de/historie/</a>. “Team.” n.d. ART Hotel Connection (blog). Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.arthotel-connection.de/team/">https://www.arthotel-connection.de/team/</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 Relation A related resource Danielle Miron. 2025. “Prinzknecht.” Berlin Maps, accessed March 13, 2025, https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/admin/items/show/76. 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s hotel queer https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/2fd13d222368fffffc576654f4b98dff.jpg ab1336c18ce5b7069d0ac6b5237c7bc4 Institution a place or location Founders/owners Karl-Heinz 'Kalle' Klatt, owner. Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1999 to present Address location of the institution Fuggerstraße 33, 10777 Berlin, Germany Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Exclusively gay 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 Prinzknecht Subject The topic of the resource Bar Description An account of the resource This pub is considered to be the heart of Berlin's LGBTQ+ nightlife and is a club for exclusively men. It is just next to Club Connection (a renowned gay club) and a few floors down from ART Hotel Connection (an LGBTQ+ hotel). It is leather-friendly, bear-friendly, and pup-friendly. It operates under the motto "come as a stranger, leave as a friend." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Danielle Miron Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “Prinzknecht.” n.d. Prinzknecht. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.prinzknecht-berlin.de/">https://www.prinzknecht-berlin.de/</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource West Germany/Cold War to Modern Berlin 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 West Berlin to modern Berlin, Germany Relation A related resource Danielle Miron. 2025. “ART Hotel Connection.” Berlin Maps, accessed March 13, 2025, https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/admin/items/show/75. “Prinzknecht | visitBerlin.De.” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://www.visitberlin.de/en/prinzknecht.">https://www.visitberlin.de/en/prinzknecht.</a> “Prinzknecht - WhereIs.Gay.” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://whereis.gay/listing/prinzknecht/">https://whereis.gay/listing/prinzknecht/</a>. “Prinzknecht (Berlin) on GayCities.” n.d. Accessed March 11, 2025. <a href="https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/1467-prinzknecht">https://berlin.gaycities.com/bars/1467-prinzknecht</a>. 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s bar gay bar gay male kink leather pup https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/63ca7ae21acecf4a5ffe4a98e67dabf8.jpeg 979c120cb717635ec649bf59076faed5 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1924-1932 Address location of the institution Bulowstrasse 37, Schöneberg, 10783 Berlin Germany Founders/owners Fritz Götz and Lotte Hahm 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 Nationalhof Subject The topic of the resource Ballroom, inn, and event space Description An account of the resource The Nationalhof served during its operation as a space for queer gatherings both in entertainment and in political activism. Many clubs frequently met in the space and the space frequently hosted queer specific events. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Larson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/queerspiegel/das-quartier-der-lesbischen-liebe-3648202.html">Berliner Höfe (3): Nationalhof in Schöneberg: The Quarter of Lesbian Love</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Along with being a place for queer people to enjoy themselves freely in a way that heterosexual people are consistently offered, the National Hof also served as a place for political gathering. Because of its welcoming atmosphere, many lectures on queer issues happened within its walls. 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 era Berlin, Germany 1920s 1930s activism education queer Weimar https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/588a5854a31d2d6f0995ced112a579a4.jpg 7825c00c5b616e187d951eca98541236 Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 2003-present Address location of the institution Simon-Dach-Straße 36 10245 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 Himmelreich Cafe Subject The topic of the resource Cafe by day, bar by night Description An account of the resource A lesbian bar in the middle of the Berlin party district. They advertise a cafe during the day and a party venue and bar at night. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Emma Larson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.himmelreich-berlin.de/about">About: Cafe-Bar Himmelreich - queer in Friedrichshain</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 2020s bar cafe club lesbian 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 https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/c72a928b06b48f6560346f0e562169b6.jpg 0052bec41d6bc50f62b22984b68642b8 Institution a place or location Founders/owners A "kind-hearted drag queen" Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1923 - 1933 Address location of the institution Planufer 5 Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Lower-middle class men (weekdays), Straight British and Dutch tourists (weekends) 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 Monte Casino Subject The topic of the resource Strip Club & Bar Description An account of the resource Strip club with a bar and "amateurish transvestite revue" for entertainment. Workers were known to give oral sex to male clients backstage while their wives remained by the bar and stage. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gordon, Mel. Voluptuous Panic: The Erotic World of Weimar Berlin (Expanded Edition). New York: Feral House, 2006. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Erin Mulcahey 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 era Berlin, Germany 1920s 1930s bar crossdressing drag gay male sex club strip club tourism trans Weimar https://berlinmaps.knoxabolitionlab.org/files/original/fd202c363e33aa2f720750cb04805041.jpg 37d85483ec5c08c29f2d402a81057b4e Institution a place or location Dates when this location was in operation [or] date of publication this institution was found in 1994 - present Address location of the institution Chodowieckistraße 41, 10405 Founders/owners Steven/Steffen, owner. Participants crowd type, notable frequenters, performing artists/designers Young people, mostly gay 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 FLAX Subject The topic of the resource Cafe/Club Description An account of the resource It operates like a café during the day and a club at night. Activities include table tennis and karaoke. Open from Wednesday to Sunday at 6:30 to around 3:00 and is available for birthday parties. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Siegessäule Kompass. Summer / Fall 2002. Type The nature or genre of the resource Institution Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Erin Mulcahey Relation A related resource “FLAX Homepage.” Accessed March 7, 2025. http://www.flax-berlin.de/. 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 cafe club gay gay male