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Described by Happy In Berlin?, a repository for English writer's experiences of 1920s Berlin, as a "shabby gay bar in the working class district of Kreuzberg", the Cosy Corner was a frequent meeting place for downtrodden revolutionaries. However, it…

A somewhat exclusive establishment that stands out for a multitude of reasons, Karls-Lounge was known for the demographic it pandered to: teenage "line-boys", often coming in to unwind while still in nautical uniform. In league with this, the waiters…

Residential neighborhood used for events and festivals, occasionally hosting queer events.

Image From: “Nollendorfkiez.” 2023. Berlin.de. 2023. https://www.berlin.de/special/stadtteile/kieze/7637403-7429665-nollendorfkiez.html.

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A club hosting concerts, release parties and DJs, while also being the site of Berlin's Christopher Street Day opening party.

Image From: “Club.” 2025. SAGE CLUB BERLIN / ROCK at SAGE. 2025. https://www.sage-club.de/en/club/.

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Mariannenplatz is a town square/park where the Kruezberg CSD (Christopher Street Day) has ended their marches since 1997.Image From: “Die Schönsten Plätze in Berlin: Von Lauschig Bis Prunkvoll.” 2024. TipBerlin. June 28, 2024.…

Oranienplatz is a park where the Kruezberg CSD (Christopher Street Day) has begun their marches since 1997.

Image From: “10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2.” 2025. Flickr. 10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2 | Mifactori | Lars Zimmermann | Flickr.…

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…

://about blank is a night club in Berlin that has been running since 2010. Like many other clubs in the city, it was established in the bones of an old and out-of-use building (in this case, a former Deutsche Demokratische Republik kindergarten), and…

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.

This sauna was primarily used by gay men. Amenities include “whirlpool, darkrooms, smoking lounge, Finnish sauna and private cabins” (Gaycities.com). Entry cost was between 15 and 22 euros per person. The advertisement in this magazine shows the…