Event Dates
From: Friday, July 19, 2024
To: Monday, July 22, 2024
Cologne Gay Pride or as it is better known Christopher Street Day is one of the bigger European gay prides attracting over one million people.
Note – in 2024 Cologne Pride moves to later in July due to a conflict in dates with The European Football Championships.
Gay Pride Cologne and the Cologne CSD parade are part of a larger Gay Pride Festival, which includes several cultural events, concerts and parties. Cologne is the 4th largest city in Germany and is one of the most gay-friendly destinations in Europe.
- Are you visiting Cologne Pride? Stay close to the party at 25 Hours Hotel Koeln The Circle, rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring beautifully decorated rooms and an excellent on-site bar and restaurant.
CSD Cologne Street Festival
- Friday to Sunday (19th to 21st July 2024) – Events kick off in Cologne’s charming Old City district at 6 pm on Friday with a huge Street Festival.
- Street parties take place on the Heumarkt, Alter Markt, Gürzenichstraße and Elogiusplatz.
- After the official opening, three stages burst into life. The Street Party includes food trucks, bars, information stands, vendor booths across several nearby squares, and a complete stage program featuring local and international acts, DJs, drag queens and liver performances.
- Don’t miss the daily dance stage shows at Günter-Wand-Platz and the Friday Opening Party at Odonien/artheater/Helios37.
- Stay close to the Pride celebrations at Maison Marasil, a design hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests in the heart of the old town, featuring individually designed rooms and apartments.
Cologne Pride Parade
- Sunday 21st July 2024 – Cologne Gay Pride Parade starts from Deutzer Brücke, working its way through the old town to Komödienstraße, with over 120 floats participating in the parade.
- The parade typically kicks off at noon. Deutzer Brücke offers a panoramic view of the historic old town (Altstadt).
- If you plan on visiting, book your hotel in the gay district early, as this is one of the most popular Summer pride events in July.
Pride Festival Cologne
- Friday to Monday – The Cologne Pride Festival hosts a weekend of pride circuit parties featuring international DJs, dancers and fantastic stage shows with live performances, dancers and large play areas.
- Events end with the world-famous Greenkom and Naughty after-parties (day and night parties).
Cologne Pride Partyboat
- Saturday 20th July – Cologne Fetish Pride hosts a special Pride Boat Party on Saturday afternoon. The three hour river cruise includes DJs and the winner of Mr Bear Europe 2024.
- Note this is the second of two boat parties, the first held during Cologne Fetish Pride in May.
Sexy Cologne Pride Festival Main Event
- Saturday – Sexy Cologne Pride Edition A unique one-off special edition of the Sexy party with 14 different DJs, four stages, XXL play area and an amusement park!
Babylon Pool Party
- Sunday – The Babylon Pool party is the perfect way to end your Cologne Pride celebrations on Monday.
Cologne Pride Fetish Events
- Friday – Xtreme Cologne, with more than 2,000 sexy fetish fans taking over a massive warehouse location with international DJs and massive play space.
- Saturday – Cologne Partyboat, hot sounds and hot guests invite you to a tour on the river in the sun and drinks on the XXL open-air party deck.
Gay Cologne
- Cologne has two distinct pockets of gay activity: Schaafenstrasse, Rudolfplatz, and the streets around Heumarkt, closer to the Dom/Central station.
- The city’s two major gay areas ensure something for all tastes, from the older leather scene on the Old Town’s Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse to the more modern area around Rudolfplatz, catering to the young and trendy.
- Head to ExCorner, Cologne’s best gay bar with cosy interiors and attractive, young clientele.
- Ruhrpott, offers delicious nibbles and fantastic cocktails..
- Die Mumu, is the place to go if you want to dance late into the night.
Where to stay during Cologne Pride?
- Our top trending hotel is the Hyatt Regency Cologne, just a short ride away from the Pride Festival and has excellent views of the Cathedral, the old town and the river Rhine.
The following Cologne hotels are close to the city’s gay bars and the pride celebrations:
Hotel Lyskirchen, Maritim Hotel, Dorint-Cologne, 25hours Hotel,
Its advisable to Book in advance
Book now and pay on arrival
Steigenberger Hotel one of the top-rated
locations in Cologne next to the gay bars
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There two gay areas in Cologne: Rudolfplatz, known locally as the “Bermuda Triangle” is more modern in style with Many of the cafes, bars and clubs around have started during the last twenty years. The Old Town is home to more Traditional pubs and bars for mixed ages.
Filzengraben 26, 50676 Köln, Germany
This hotel lies in the heart of
, 100 m from the Rhine Promenade. Guests enjoy free use of the large indoor swimming pool and modern gym, and the sauna can be used for a surcharge.The bright and spacious rooms at Hotel Lyskirchen feature elegant interiors. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a coffee machine as well as a complimentary bottle of mineral water. Free WiFi is available.
Pipinstraße 15 0667 Cologne, Germany
This hotel is situated in Cologne city centre, 200 m from the Heumarkt Square. It offers spacious rooms and a restaurant. Some rooms include access to a health club with large indoor swimming pool (usable for a surcharge).
Dorint am Heumarkt Köln provides spacious rooms with soundproofed windows and modern décor. All rooms include free tea/coffee facilities and a stylish marble bathroom. Some rooms offer a view of Cologne Cathedral.
Heumarkt 2050667 Cologne, Germany
Centrally located in Cologne, this hotel provides
panoramic views of the River Rhine. The Maritim Köln offers elegant accommodation and a spa with a gym and indoor pool.The air-conditioned rooms and suites of the Maritim Hotel Köln are furnished in warm colours. All rooms include satellite TV, a desk and a modern bathroom. WiFi is provided free of charge for guests in the whole hotel.
Hohe Straße 30 51149 Cologne, Germany
Located next to the lively pedestrian areas Hohe Strasse and Schildergasse you find Hotel am Augustinerplatz, only a 4-minute walk to Cologne’s Old Town and the Rhine.
The rooms at the 4-star Hotel am Augustinerplatz were completely renovated in 2009 offering a comfortable, modern design. They all feature a TV with free sky channels, a telephone, minibar and a safe.
Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Köln,
Conveniently set in Cologne, 25hours Hotel The Circle provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use.
Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. All units include a desk.
Komödienstraße 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hairdryer. Free WiFi and a balcony.
Ehrenstraße 67, 50672 Köln, Germany
The apartment has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. Free WiFi and private parking
Friesenwall 24B, 50672 Köln, Germany
The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hairdryer. Free WiFi and a balcony.
Hämergasse 4-14, 50667 Köln, Germany
All apartments at DASKöln feature designer-style furniture, a safe, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with a shower. Just a 10-minute walk from Cologne Cathedral & the Main Train Station
Pipinstraße 3 50667 Cologne, Germany
The Barcelon has been a popular gay gin bar in Cologne's old town since 2011 with a large outdoor terrace.
Art Cafe with some Mediterranean inspiration from Barcelona
Am Rinkenpfuhl 51, 50676 Köln, Germany
Busy gay bar with nice decor and lighting. The bar staff are friendly (and hot:-) and the drinks are well priced
Mühlenbach 53, 50676 Köln, Germany
Bear Bar in the center of Cologne.
Welcomes the Bear community and their allies
Club Bogen 2, Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670 Köln, Germany
Legendary party, well known for a great line up and light show. Cute crowd as well.
Schaafenstraße 49, 50676 Köln, Germany
Popular gay bar can be a lot of fun
Vor St. Martin 8, 50667 Köln, Germany
Cafe Bar in the old town close to the Kiein St Martin tower
Energetic, pink-hued gay bar featuring drinks, cafe bites & drag shows, plus outdoor tables.
Mauritiuswall 43, 50676 Köln, Germany
Alternative gay bar, popular with guys in the 30s and 40s in the heart of the gay "Bermuda Triangle"
Pipinstraße 5, 50667 Köln, Germany
Small gay bar in the old town close to several other popular venues
Mathiasstraße 22, 50676 Köln, Germany
Longest running gay fetish bar in Cologne open daily until 3 am
Mathiasstraße 5, 50676 Köln, Germany
Small gay cruising bar with darkroom, popular with 30+ crowd.
Balduinstraße 20, 50676 Köln, Germany
Gay Fetish bar right in the heart of Cologne Men Only!
Greesbergstraße 2, 50668 Köln, Germany
The busiest gay bar in the Eigelstein quarter always a fun night
Pipinstraße 5 50667 Cologne, Germany
Here everyone is welcome to have a good time and party either gay, trans, old or young, fetish rubber, sneaker, leather or none fetish at all.
Opened in June 2010 at the premises of former “Zille” we are a meeting point in the gay scène of Cologne.
Kasinostraße 1A, 50676 Köln, Germany
Since 2008, Josef and Wolfgang run the Casino-Eck, the slightly different neighbourhood pub.
Here everyone is welcome, whether young or old, male or female, hetero, lesbian, gay or transgender - here is simply lived tolerance.
Cosy and full of atmosphere; nice people meet with delicious beer and enjoy the season themed evenings, such as May Party, Holland evening, Octoberfeast or Travesty show.
Schaafenstraße 57 50676 Cologne, Germany
Rather inconspicuous during the day, the Ex|Corner wakes up in the evening with regular entertaiment this bar is always busy
Schaafenstraße 61 50676 Cologne, Germany
Your bar on Schaafenstrasse. Open Wednesdays to Saturdays with changing mottos, DJs & regular events
Schaafenstraße 45 50676 Cologne, Germany
Schaafenstraße 51 50676 Cologne, Germany
The Mumu is a somewhat wacky gay bar Cologne's hottest pub, open since June 2008
Mühlenbach 57 50676 Cologne, Germany
The traditional bar in the gay scene for 54 years in a cultivated communicative atmosphere for men from 30 + years and their admirers!
Alter Markt 58 50667 Cologne, Germany
Our Zum Pitter Cologne has been the first point of contact for gays and friends in the middle of Cologne's lively and popular old town for many years.
With us you can forget the worries of everyday life, meet very nice people and just feel good. It is not for nothing that our guests often refer to the Zum Pitter Cologne as the "living room"
Pipinstraße 7, 50667 Köln, Germany
A popular gay Inclusive & relaxed watering hole with outside seating
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Christopher Street Day – Cologne / Köln Official Video
Cologne, affectionately referred to as the “Gay Capital of Germany”, boasts vibrant gay neighbourhoods brimming with history, culture, and LGBTQ+ pride. The city’s heart beats loudly in the districts of Rudolfplatz and the Old Town’s famous Bermuda Triangle.
Nicknamed “The Bermuda Triangle”, located west of town and home to Babylon & Phoenix saunas.
Known for its hip atmosphere offering a blend of chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, & lively bars.