Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Berlin

Berlin is a diverse and inclusive city with a vibrant LGBTQ+ community. There are several popular gay neighborhoods that each offer a different vibe.

Schöneberg | Historic Gay District

Schöneberg Berlin

Photo: Schöneberg, home to Berlin’s popular gay bars and the Folsom Street Fair

  • Located to the southwest of the city center, Schöneberg is one of Berlin's oldest and most famous gay neighborhoods.
  • It has a rich LGBTQ+ history and is known for its lively gay bars, clubs, and LGBTQ+-friendly businesses.
  • Schöneberg is home to KaDeWe, one of Europe's largest department stores and a shopper's paradise.
  • Discover the best things to see and do in Schöneberg

Kreuzberg

Kreuzberg Berlin

Home to the famous East Side Gallery, with a diverse and multicultral LGBTQ+ scene with eclectic bars and clubs.

Prenzlauer Berg

Prenzlauer Berg Berlin
Hip neighborhood with a mix of charming streets, cafes, and boutiques and Sunday's Mauerpark flea market

Neukölln

Neukölln Berlin

Up-and-coming neighborhood, popular with hipsters and home to the world famous, long running Schwuz nightclub

Friedrichshain

Friedrichshain Berlin
Home to the world famous Berghain & LAB club, Friedrichshain has a punky alternative vibe