Cologne
Germany's gay capital, around the Bermuda Triangle
Cologne is often called Germany's gay capital: the Bermuda Triangle around Schaafenstrasse and the streets near Rudolfplatz are packed with bars, and the Heumarkt area adds more. Cologne Pride (ColognePride / CSD) in July is one of the largest in Europe, and Carnival in February has its own queer nights.
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Where is the gay area in Cologne?
Cologne is often called Germany's gay capital: the Bermuda Triangle around Schaafenstrasse and the streets near Rudolfplatz are packed with bars, and the Heumarkt area adds more. Cologne Pride (ColognePride / CSD) in July is one of the largest in Europe, and Carnival in February has its own queer nights.
How can I meet LGBTQ+ people in Cologne?
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