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The SchwuZ
The SchwuZ, or just SchwuZ, is an icon of the gay clubbing scene in Berlin. It is known as the oldest and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ clubs in Berlin, having been founded by the organisation Homosexual Action West Berlin (HAW) in 1977. The club is…
Schwules Museum
The Schwules Museum, otherwise known as the Gay Museum, is a museum that was founded in 1984. It focuses on gay emancipation throughout history, does research on preserving and presenting queer culture, and lifts up the voices of queer artists all…
Knast / Mario's Kneipe / Maxxx / Dreizehn
On page 39 of this magazine (Sergej, 2002) there is an ad for a location called Mario's Kneipe (Mario's Bar) where there is a two for one deal. After looking up the address, I found a gay bar in the same location, but with a different name, Dreizehn.…
City-Men Shop & Video
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.
Treibhaus Sauna
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…
The JAXX
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.
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://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…
Oranienplatz
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.…
Image From: “10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2.” 2025. Flickr. 10999 Oranienplatz Berlin Nordost2 | Mifactori | Lars Zimmermann | Flickr.…