Event Dates
From: Thursday, August 10, 2023
To: Sunday, August 13, 2023
Known as “Dein schwules Sommerfinale”, the gay beach event includes 3 days of partying, dancing, flirting, sports, fun
Known as “Dein schwules Sommerfinale”, the gay beach event includes 3 days of partying, dancing, flirting, sports, fun and wellness at Heiligenhafen beach, just a 90 minute drive from Hamburg.
- This is an extremely popular Summer destination, with hotels and apartments booking out months in advance. So book as early as possible.
The Beach Festival
- Beach Pride Festival Hamburg hosts a Parade, beach fitness and volleyball games, chill-outs, a White Night and Full Moon Party, hot go-gos, gay cinema nights, pornokaraoke, a Mr Gay Beach competition and nightly men-only Steam party! There is something to suit all tastes.
The Schedule
- Events typically kick off on Thursday with the Pride Opening at 9 pm. On Friday Get to know everyone at the welcome event from 2 pm followed by the Ocean Cruise at 6pm or Sunset Cruise at 8 pm. The night ends with Flamingo Bingo at 9 pm and Mr Beach pride Contest on the promenade at midnight.
- Kick start your Saturday with some Beach Volleyball, at 11 am. The highlight of the weekend, the Pride parade, begins at 1 pm to 3 pm on the Promenade and the White Beach Picnic from 6.30pm until 10pm followed by the Pride Party.
- Sunday – Enjoy Brunch and Drags from 11 am at Holy Harbour Cafe and Grill as we bid farewell to another beach weekend.
Club nights and Nights Team Pool Parties.
- 136 Grad Hamburg hosts parties at Bretterbude Hinnerk Hotel on Friday at 11pm and Saturday from 9pm.
- Ocean Spa – Beach Motel Heiligenhafen hosts the night pool parties on Friday and Saturday from midnight.
The Venue
- Most events are held at the Host Hotel, The Beach Motel Heiligenhafen. The hotel fills-up fast. The following nearby hotels are highly-rated:
- Beach Apartments Heiligenhafen – Rated “Fabulous” by guests, just 100m from the beach. Rooms are bright and spacious and the hotel is a short walk to the host venue.
- Hafenhotel Meereszeiten – Another “Fabulous” rated, 4-star hotel, just a shirt ride away from the host venue, offering spacious rooms and highly-rated breakfasts.
- Heiligenhafen is home to some stunning apartment options, many right by the beach, offering luxurious accommodation.
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
Beach Pride Festival, Facebook
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
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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.