LGBT TRAVEL TIP: BERLIN

Berlin, a city as colorful and cosmopolitan as few others. But Berlin is not a city; it's a way of life. If you can freely express your individuality, if strangers become friends, and if you feel welcome from the very first second, then you're in Berlin.

Berlin has enjoyed enormous popularity, especially among the LGBTI* community, for decades. Year after year, more LGBTI* people from all over the world are drawn to this city and drawn to its charm. The most prominent and first point of contact for the community is the Regenbogenkiez (Rainbow Quarter) around Nollendorfplatz in Schöneberg. With its subway and bus station of the same name, it is well connected. From there, the route continues through Motzstraße and Maaßenstraße through the colorful neighborhood. From traditional bars, small and large cafés, restaurants, clubs, second-hand and fashion stores, fetish and erotic shops to pharmacies and medical specialists, everything that makes a queer heart beat faster is represented here. The weekly market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at Winterfeldplatz in the neighborhood. This is one of the largest weekly markets in Berlin. So what could be better than starting the day with freshly squeezed orange juice and homemade bread?

For two summer days on the weekend before Christopher Street Day, this neighborhood transforms into a dazzling city festival, the Lesbian and Gay City Festival Berlin. A must-see during Pride Week and perfect for a short trip to Berlin! Let yourself be swept away by the relaxed atmosphere and the good cheer of the locals and tourists!

But the Rainbow Quarter around Nollendorfplatz isn't the only perfect place for LGBTI* people in Berlin. Each of Berlin's 12 individual districts has its own LGBTI*-focused spots. This makes it possible to immerse yourself in the diversity of all cultures around the world and always discover something new. Examples include the memorial to LGBTI* people persecuted and murdered during the Nazi era, the Gay Museum, and gay screenings in the cinemas.

It's fascinating to hear that in the 1920s, Berlin had the largest LGBTI* community in the world and was thus considered a melting pot of different nationalities. This information, which perhaps not everyone knows, can best be conveyed to you by an exclusive gay guide. They will provide you with fascinating insights into the history of LGBTI* people in Berlin, show you the must-sees, and explore the colorful neighborhoods with you. You can book a gay guide through QUEER TRAVEL ( www.queer-travel.com ), for example. How about a Berlin neighborhood tour?

As the sun slowly sets and the horizon gradually turns red, Berlin reveals a different side: "Berlin, the city that never sleeps." You're probably familiar with this saying. That's what Berlin is known for, and it's truly true. No other German metropolis is so brightly lit night after night, brimming with energy, joie de vivre, and passion. Countless bars invite you to linger. Small LGBTI*-friendly cabarets will make you laugh and marvel. And anyone who likes to dance will be in good hands in the queer clubs. When "All I Want For Christmas Is You" rings out on a balmy summer night, you know you're in Berlin. You can feel it.

So what are you waiting for? See you in Berlin!