Gate Sauna

Title

Gate Sauna

Subject

Sauna

Description

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

McKenzie Caldicott

Source

Sergej. 2002. “Update Your Life” Sergej, August. www.sergej.de.

Format

image, description

Language

English, German

Dates

1994-2016

Address

Hannah-Arendt-Str. 6, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Participants

Men only, older men frequent, couples, discounts for students and under 26 years old