Event Dates
From: Friday, January 17, 2025
To: Sunday, January 19, 2025
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.
- 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.
Hamburg Bear Weekend Highlights: Big – Bigger – Bear!
- Next Edition – Friday January 17th – Sunday January 19th, 2025.
- With everything from cozy saunas to bear-themed bowling and scenic harbour tours, there’s something for every bear and their friends.
- Events kick off with the Dragon Sauna Delight on Friday at 1 pm, followed by the Welcome Party at Uebel&Gefährlich from 9pm for a Bears and Friends Get Together.
- Don’t miss the timeless tradition of Bear Bowling on Saturday, followed by the Harbour Tour on the high seas featuring a 2-hour tour showcasing attractions like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
- Saturday Night plays host to the BärenpaadiieXXL party, celebrating 24 years in 2025. Venue to be confirmed.
- Events end on Sunday with the bear brunch.
- Dress warmly, embrace the camaraderie, and enjoy every bit of the bear-tastic Hamburg weekend! 🐻🎉
- Stay close to the city’s top attractions and gay bars at The Mercure Hamburg Mitte a highly-rated 4 star option with spacious rooms and great location.
The Venues
- Dragon Sauna Delight: Large sauna (1500 m²) with Finnish sauna, steam room, lockers, private cabins, spa bathtub, bar & restaurant, TV room, movie rooms with lounge areas. 13-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Uebel&Gefährlich: A former war time bunker, now a club with two distinct club spaces on two different floors connected by an impressive spiral staircase. A must visit when in Hamburg. 3-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Markthalle Hamburg: Convention center located at Klosterwall, it was designed by the architect Fritz Schumacher and built in 1913. The main hall can hold up to 1,000 people. 9-minute drive from St Pauli.
- Körri Speisekontor: Fish & chips, currywurst & burgers at a contemporary stop known for its lavish Sunday brunch buffet. 10-minute drive from St Pauli.
Hotels in St. Georg
Home to 12 gay bars all close together. Known as the red light area, St. Georg is home to older gay bars and cruising/leather venues.
- Hotel Wedina an der Alster – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, the three star hotel is renowned for its fantastic breakfasts, stylish rooms, great location and warm welcome.
- Le Royal Méridien Hamburg – 5 Star hotel with beautiful indoor pool, modern gym, located in the city centre on Alster lake with spectacular views.
Hotels in St. Pauli
A nightlife area with 10 gay bars and late night clubs.
- Empire Riverside Hotel – 4-Star “Fabulous” rated hotel with panoramic views, superb fitness centre and spa and just 100m from the harbour and gay bars.
- Auto-Parkhotel – Family run, centrally located 2-star hotel offering great value and easy walking distance to the bars.
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
An der Alster 52, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Le Méridien Hamburg is a design hotel located in the city centre directly on the Alster Lake with spectacular views. Guests can enjoy the Heritage Restaurant and Bar on the 9th floor, free usage of the health club with a fitness centre and pool as well as free WiFi access throughout the property.
Rooms at Le Méridien Hamburg feature modern ambience 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.
Steindamm 63, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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.
Steindamm 25, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. with a balcony and free WiFi. & private parking
Lange Reihe 18, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Located in Hamburg’s lively St. Georg district, this privately run hotel is only a few minutes walk from the city centre, the Alster lake and the central train station.
The 4-star Hotel Senator Hamburg offers comfortable, tastefully furnished rooms in an intimate atmosphere with hanseatic flair. Free wireless internet access is available in the rooms and throughout the hotel.
Gurlittstraße 23, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Located in Hamburg-St. Georg, just 150 m away from the Alster Lake, Hotel Wedina offers urban design.
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.
Koppel 42, 0099 Hamburg, Germany
This privately run hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a central location in the St. Georg district of Hamburg. The Mönckebergstrasse shopping street is an 8-minute walk away.
All rooms feature their own private bathroom.
As a guest of the Alpha Hotel, you enjoy discounted access to the modern wellness facilities of the neighbouring hotel.
Rosenstraße 7, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Decorated in neutral colours, Rosenstraße features bright apartments with contemporary furnishings. Each includes a flat-screen TV in the living room, separate bedrooms and well-equipped kitchen.
Brandsende 10, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
The apartments feature a mix of Nordic and Mediterranean design. They are fitted with air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom.
Holzdamm 40, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
This apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Next to Central Station. Free WiFi
Pulverteich 17, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Opening in 1974, Toms has been an integral part of the Hamburg gay scene and an internationally known bar. Named after the Finnish artist Tom of Finland, Toms has many originals of his drawings on our walls
Small but fun leather and fetish Bar with Live DJ
Rostocker Straße 20, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Strictly Gay, only men - no women allowed! Fetish Bar
Dresscode applies on all SLUT Events and Parties unless otherwise stated
All kind of gay fetish gear!
Leather - Rubber - Chaps - Workers - Kinky - Skin - Boots -Braces - Pigs - Masters - Slaves - Uniform - Army - Bikers, etc. Jeans only combined with full skin gear Domestos - Polo - bold - shaved..
Danziger Straße 63, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
The Bellini Bar has long been an institution in the heart of St. Georg, not far from the Lange Reihe. Opened in 2002, the bar soon became a Mecca for the gay scene in Hamburg.
Tasteful design with Italian flair after a busy day, the bar offers perfect service and good music in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Kreuzweg 6, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Gay bar offering DJs and shows
Pick Up Gay Bar, 2, Zimmerpforte, St. Georg, Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, 20099, Germany
a small gay bar for many years gays from all over the world and from every age group have been meeting each other here
Lange Reihe 88, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Small but nice! Large selection of great cocktails. Prepared with love. There are always new cocktails on the menu, so it's always worth visiting again. Nice, charming and quick-witted owner!
Zimmerpforte 12 0099 Hamburg, Germany
A wonderful little gay bar, with a nice atmosphere and good service.
Lange Reihe 81, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Lange gay bar popular with the younger crowd (smoking Bar)
The Generation Bar has been part of gay life on the Lange Reihe for over thirteen years. The large window allows a great panoramic view of the promenade, you choose one of over 30 cocktails from the drinks menu or enjoy a good wine. offering a DJs, various events
Lange Reihe 82, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Gay cafe bar with terrace for people watching
Craft Beer - Cocktails - Highballs - Snacks and regular events
Lange Reihe 22, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Just steps away from the Central Station, M&V Bar is open daily with top beers on draft, longdrinks, shots and a proper wine list. We got the latest tunes, monthly events and throw partys from time to time. M&V has a pub ambiance with booth seating, some barfood and a young mixed crowd that packs the place on weekends. We are independently owned, hetero-friendly ;) and award winning.
Rostocker Straße 14, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
Gay bar mixed ages good entertainment at moderate prices.
Bar Kunterbunt, 20, Bremer Reihe, St. Georg, Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, 20099, Germany
Friendly Local gay bar good drinks and service
Gay Map Hamburg / St. Pauli
Lincolnstraße 8, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
This 2-star hotel in Hamburg enjoys a central location just off the Reeperbahn, in the heart of the famous St. Pauli district.
The family-run Auto-Parkhotel is set near the port and fish market, within easy reach of Hamburg’s legendary nightlife, musicals and entertainment venues.
Lincolnstraße 2, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
Directly on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, this hostel offers free WiFi and hot drinks facilities in every room. Guests at Hostel Kiezbude can enjoy a bar and lounge which opens every weekend.
Unique rooms and dormitories with bright patterns and stylish accessories are offered at Hostel Kiezbude. Rooms have shared or private bathrooms.
Große Freiheit 22, St. Pauli, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
Set 700 m from Port of Hamburg in Hamburg, St. Joseph Hotel features free WiFi access and private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.
Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 97, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
Panoramic city views, free Wi-Fi, a 200m² fitness and spa area and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows are offered at Empire Riverside Hotel, just 100 m from Hamburg Harbour and the Reeperbahn entertainment district.
The superior Empire Riverside Hotel offers stylish rooms with cable TV, and most offer great views of Hamburg. Bathrobes and toiletries are provided in the bathrooms.
Talstraße 14-1820359 Hamburg, Germany
Popular gay bar mixed ages packed at the weekend
Hamburg's gayest scene institution. For over 25 years the most disreputable and most popular party location in town.
Reeperbahn 13, 620359 Hamburg, Germany
Main gay club in Hamburg always Busy (one of the best clubs in town)
In the club the nights get loud, hot and intimate - their guests are unrestrained, sexy and lascivious
Große Freiheit 35, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
This bar is a gay institution run by a famous Drag Queen there are different show acts every day. And the music is just as colorfully mixed
Reeperbahn 147, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
A gay Cabaret show and dinner venue
Within a few years, Heinz-Diego Leers and his team succeeded in making the PULVERFASS CABARET known beyond the borders of Hamburg and Germany and earning the title "Europe's most exclusive travesty cabaret".
Silbersacktwiete 1, 20359 Hamburg, Germanywell
Worth the time it take to find this bar always a good fun time here
Spielbudenpl. 27-28, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
Gay Night club with lots of events
Clemens-Schultz-Straße 43, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
Fun gay bar popular with an older crowd and lots of fun
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Highlights of the Bärenpaadiie festival in Hamburg.
Hamburg, Germany, has a lively and diverse LGBTQ+ community, making it a welcoming destination for gay travelers and residents alike. The city offers a range of gay-friendly establishments, events, and resources.
A vibrant district with LGBTQ+-friendly venues, around the Reeperbahn area, known for its nightlife.
Staying in the heart of the city gives you easy access to major attractions, shopping districts, & upscale hotels.