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Cologne is colourful — and for many years it’s been an immovable standpoint for the issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ collective. That’s because Cologne actively practices tolerance, a cosmopolitan perspective and peaceful coexistence. Whether it’s Pink Carnival or Christopher Street Evening, the Schaafenstraßenfest street impartial or the informative contact points — Cologne’s heart is in the right place. And the metropolis offers you an abundance of events, gay and lesbian cafés, bars, clubs and other gathering places such as Cologne’s Bermuda Triangle and the events around CSD, such as the ColognePride parade.

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Cologne’s Christopher Lane Parade is the biggest in Europe. The rainbow-hued two-week programme of more than events celebrates, commemorates, represents and presents the issues of the LGBTQIA+ community on all channels — to promote human rights, tolerance and the peaceful coexistence of people of every orientation.

Cologne’s Bermuda Triangle houses seven bars within metres — it’s your rainbow-hued

Gay Cologne: The Complete Queer Travel Guide. When it comes to gay move hotspots in Europe, I am a little embarrassed to say that is has taken me up until now to life, what is often dubbed ‘the gayest city in Germany’, the very pretty and welcoming Cologne.

Like many other gay friendly cities in Germany, I contain only ever heard incredibly positive things about Cologne and the fact that it is also host to one of the largest pride celebrations in Europe further piqued my interest to visit!

I spent 4 nights during October experiencing as much of the city as feasible, from its culinary delights (including one of the best meals I acquire had in a while), to its main attractions and of course it’s vibrant and super amiable gay nightlife and wider LGBTQ+ scene.

Allow me to share my gay reference to Cologne in partnership with Visit Cologne to help you plan your next trip to this city.

Is Cologne Gay Friendly?

To the residents of Cologne this might seem an unusual question to demand. In short, the respond is a resounding yes!

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Cologne is after Berlin the city in Germany with the largest gay community. Due to this big gay community you will find many gay bars, clubs and shops in Cologne. The male lover pride of Cologne is one of Europe&#;s biggest prides. The gay scene is roughly divided into two areas, around the Rudolfplatz and near the Heumarkt. Besides a fantastic gay scene, Cologne

Cologne is after Berlin the city in Germany with the largest gay community. Due to this enormous gay community you will find many gay bars, clubs and shops in Cologne. The male lover pride of Cologne is one of Europe&#;s biggest prides. The gay scene is roughly divided into two areas, around the Rudolfplatz and near the Heumarkt. Besides a fantastic gay scene, Cologne has a lot to present in the field of culture, history and shopping as well.

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Although situated in Western Germany, Cologne is sometimes called the ›most southern capital of Germany‹. That is partly because the people in Cologne tend to be more easy-going and approachable than in other German cities. And they passion to imitate the Southern European lifestyle – as soon as two rays of sunshine strike the city you will spot some tables outside in front of many cafes and bars.

Cologne had been extensively destroyed during World War II. And the paradigm of the first after-war and ›Wirtschaftswunder‹ decades to replace everything old by something new unfortunately did the rest to prevent Cologne from becoming one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Germany. For the sight-seeing traveller it hasn't much to propose besides the Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage site, a spacious range of high quality art galleries and museums, and a few other attractions.

But Cologne more than compensates for this with its more warm and easy-going atmosphere. As one result Cologne b