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Hamburg is calling – the bears are coming ! January will be hot in the city as thousands of bears visit the city for a post Christmas party.
On the third weekend of January, the legendary Nordbären Bärenpaadiie XXL will attract more than 1600 bears and friends to the city of Hamburg in Germany. Events include a bears sauna party, a welcome evening, bear-bowling, and bear brunch. The main event will be the Bärenpaadiie XXL party at Saturday evening.
- Visiting for Bear Pride? Stay in St.Georg, close to the gay bars with a wide range of hotels available. The Central Hotel bel étage, is rated superb by guests with deluxe rooms and charming hosts.
The Sauna Party
- The Bärenpaadiie XXL weekend starts sinful and hot with the Bears at Sauna.
- Events kick off at Bärensauna @ Dragon Sauna&SPA and lots of relaxation and wellness on over 1500 m² and in addition to the Bären in the Apollo Sauna, Hamburg’s gay sauna for men 40+ and their fans at the Schanze.
The Parties
- Awaiting confirmation of venues and events for 2024.
- Friday: Giant Welcome Club @Uebel&Gefahrlich in Bunker.
- Saturday: Bärenpaadiie XXL @Markthalle Hamburg – 2 dance floors & 1 lounge
The Bärenpaadiie XXL Hamburg typically take place beside the Foyer at the Great Hall ( Markthalle Hamburg, Foyer und MarX), close to St Georg, where you can dance all night long! This event is organised by the North Bears of Hamburg – Nordbaren- Stay close to the party at the Hapimag Resort Hamburg, an aparthotel rated “Superb” by guests, featuring stylsih suites in a great location.
Other Events
- Other higlights include Bearbowling and a bear dinner. 2024 venues to be confirmed.
Where to stay in Hamburg
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers in St.Georg, home to some of the older bars in town.
Hotel Atlantic, ARCOTEL Rubin Hotel Wedina an der Alster, Le Méridien
The other gay area of Hamburg is St. Pauli and has 10 gay bars and clubs here is a list of hotels we have found close to the gay bars in St. Pauli,
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Henri Downtown is where we stay close
to the gay bars in the centre of the city!
For further information and advice on
Hamburg Bear Weekend Website
There are two gay areas in Hamburg the first being St. Georgs where you will find 12 gay bars all close together this area is also known as the red light area The other area is St. Pauli and has 10 gay bars and clubs.
Gay Map Hamburg / St. Georgs
Gay Map Hamburg / St. Pauli
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Behind its grand façade, the Hotel Atlantic Hamburg, provides spacious rooms and suites with flat-screen TV and marble bathroom. Each floor is inspired by a different colour. Guests enjoy free use of the sauna. On site is also the Energy Clinic spa, which features an exclusive beauty salon and a gym overlooking the Außenalster Lake.
Rooms at Le Méridien Hamburg feature modern ambiance with either wooden or carpet flooring, elegant bathrooms with bathtub or shower, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning as well as hot drinks facilities. Guests have free access to various online newspaper and magazines. Located in the city centre directly on the Alster Lake with spectacular views
Named after the German word for ruby and boasting a red theme throughout, the 4-star superior ARCOTEL Rubin offers free WiFi and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. It lies in Hamburg’s lively St. Georg district, 500 m from Hamburg Central Station. Its air-conditioned rooms include soundproofed windows, leather furnishings and cordless telephones.
The individually designed rooms at the Hotel Wedina an der Alster are located in 4 colour-themed buildings (red, blue, green and yellow) and exude a love for literature. All rooms include free WiFi, wooden floors, a safe and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bathtub or shower. Located in Hamburg-St. Georg, just 150 m away from the Alster Lake
Highlights of the Bärenpaadiie festival in Hamburg.
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A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a sauna, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. All rooms are individually decorated and feature free WiFi, free wired Internet, and free bottled water. Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, sitting areas and refrigerators.
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine). Additionally, a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. All 275 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. Flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and sitting areas and room service.
This smoke-free aparthotel features a snack bar/deli, self parking, and laundry facilities. A library, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a plasma TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. A dining area and a coffee/tea maker, and free WiFi and an espresso maker.
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a sauna, a conference center, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 278 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and tablet computers. Other amenities available to guests include plasma TVs, rainfall showerheads, and coffee makers.