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There are also shops along the Bergmannstraße as well as live music venues where LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors meet and have fun. With raging parties and a labyrinthine dark room, there’s a reason Ficken 3000 has become a legend among locals looking for a drink, dance and a flamboyant good time.

Other rainbow neighbourhoods in Berlin not to be overlooked include its neighbour Kreuzberg, and the SchwuZ nightclub in Neukölln. Südblock also serves food, ranging from breakfast to midnight snacks.

Been there, done that? Here’s our picks of the best.

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This guide was recently updated by Berlin-based writer Nathan Ma. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out.

Clean, cool, contemporary interiors make this the ideal spot to hunt down some steamy action.

A former beer-slinger from Möbel-Olfe opened this bar for Kreuzberg’s increasingly large gay population in 2010. The Axel Hotel Berlin rooms are located in areas that characterize the cylindrical shape of the representative building.

It’s just as celebrated for its queer-friendly rooms that are dedicated to sexual pleasure-seeking. All of this has contributed to the Berlin club’s extreme and one-of-a-kind reputation that has travellers desperate to enter its front doors.

With its warm open-door policy, SilverFuture is as friendly and welcoming as its clientele.

The Axel Hotel Berlin, is situated in Schöneberg, the heart of the gay scene in the city, the “hetero-friendly” chain is fascinating for the cosmopolitan spirit, by the careful combination of design and comfort, and for excellent service. Stop by for a beer and stick around for the crowd that streams in as the night descends. You’ll find the cream of the Berlin queer scene here, as well as the occasional international celeb slumming it in style (Rupert Everett and, erm, Tara Reid have both been spotted here).

Arrive early for the new talent showcase (always a treat) and stay for the seasoned performers later.

Tucked away in a busy post-industrial complex in Friedrichshain, Zum Schmutzigen Hobby is both bar and club in one. Today, as one of the few gay bars left in Mitte, Betty F*** remains a favourite for gays, hipsters and fashionistas looking for a kickstart to the evening.

As well as being one of Berlin’s most prized museums, the Schwules has a quiet café for those looking for something more downtempo.

Every year, the lesbian and gay street festival takes place here, which marks the start of Pride Week. The drag shows on Tuesdays are also worth your while. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

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Cabins, saunas and chill-out areas combine to provide a rather opulent experience, and the clientele is always a good mix. Find more scene tips for queer places in Berlin.

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Axel Hotel Berlin

Axel Hotels is a hotel chain focusing on the LGBTIQ+ community. The crowd has swelled in recent years, with students, artists and hipsters now in the know, but the infamous Thursday nights are still a blast.

Hotfoot it to one of Berlin’s most notorious cruising bars for a heady taste of the city’s queer scene.

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