Event Dates
From: Thursday, May 13, 2027
To: Monday, May 17, 2027
Cologne Fetish Pride 2027
Cologne Fetish Pride is one of Germany’s biggest fetish weekends, bringing leather, rubber, pups, sportswear and gear fans to Cologne for five days of parties, socials and special events.
Cologne Fetish Pride 2027
Cologne Fetish Pride returns for five days of parties, cruising, dinners, meet-ups, shopping, workshops and special events across the city.
- Visiting for Fetish Pride? Stay at Maison Marasil, a design hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests in the heart of the old town, featuring individually designed rooms and apartments
Cologne Fetish Pride
- Next Edition – Thursday 13th May to Monday 17th May 2027.
- Cologne Fetish Pride returns over the Whitsun weekend with around 50 events across five days.
- Cologne Fetish Pride has been organised by Rheinfetisch since 2008. Originally known as Cologne Leather Pride, the event adopted its current name in 2011.
- Events include fetish dinners, meet & greets, pub crawls, workshops, shopping, parties and the election of Mr Fetish NRW.
- Saturday brings the GUYZ Main Party, celebrating its fifth anniversary at a new, larger venue.
- Sunday features the Cologne Fetish Party Boat aboard MS RheinVision.
- Book your stay early, as the event takes place over the Whitsun holiday weekend.
Cologne Fetish Pride 2027 Program
The complete 2027 timetable will be released closer to the event. The following headline events have already been announced.
Day Event Details Thursday 13th May Opening Day & GEAR UP! Welcome events and meet-ups across Cologne with the planned return of GEAR UP! as the opening party. Full details TBA. Friday 14th May Fetish Pride Events Fetish Dinner, socials, pub crawls, shopping, workshops and meet-ups across the city. Full programme TBA. Saturday 15th May GUYZ – 5th Anniversary Official Main Party at Helios37. Men only with a strict fetish dress code, play area and live XXX show. Sunday 16th May Fetish Boat & Mr Fetish NRW Whitsun Sunday cruise aboard MS RheinVision with the election of Mr Fetish NRW 2027. Monday 17th May Fetish Brunch & Musical Quiz Closing-day brunch and Musical Quiz to finish the five-day weekend.
- Stay close to the main parties each night. The the Ibis Koeln Am Dom offers great rates and is just steps from the club.
GUYZ – Main Party
- Saturday 15th May 2027.
- GUYZ celebrates its fifth anniversary as the official Main Party of Cologne Fetish Pride.
- The 2027 edition moves to Helios37 in Ehrenfeld, a larger venue than previous editions.
- GUYZ is men only and operates a strict fetish dress code.
- Expect techno, guest DJs, a play area and live XXX show.
- Leather, rubber, latex, sportswear, uniforms, pup gear, harnesses, jockstraps and other fetish gear are welcome.
- Jeans, T-shirts and regular streetwear are not accepted.
- The 2027 DJ lineup and running times will be announced closer to the event.
Cologne Fetish Party Boat
- Sunday 16th May 2027.
- The Cologne Fetish Party Boat is one of the signature events of Fetish Pride.
- For 2027 the event takes place aboard MS RheinVision.
- Cruise the Rhine with the fetish crowd taking over the ship for the afternoon.
- The election of Mr Fetish NRW 2027 takes place aboard the boat.
- Boarding information, times and ticket details will be announced closer to the event.
Mr Fetish NRW 2027
- Mr Fetish NRW is one of the headline events of Cologne Fetish Pride.
- The titleholder represents the fetish community of North Rhine-Westphalia at leather and fetish events across Germany and Europe.
- The 2027 election takes place aboard MS RheinVision during Sunday’s Fetish Boat.
Other Events
Rheinfetisch is planning around 50 events and activities during the five-day festival.
Expect:
- Welcome events
- Fetish Dinner
- Meet & Greet
- Fetish socials
- Pub crawls
- Guided city tours
- Shopping events
- Workshops
- Fetish Flea Market
- Charity Soup
- Fetish Brunch
- Musical Quiz
The full programme, venues and times will be released closer to the event.
Gay Cologne
- Cologne has two main gay nightlife areas.
- Rudolfplatz – The larger modern gay district centred around Schaafenstraße, packed with bars, cafés and late-night venues.
- Old Town – The traditional gay district around Heumarkt, Pipinstraße and Mathiasstraße, with long-running gay bars, cruising venues and easy access to the Rhine.
- Stay around Rudolfplatz if nightlife is your priority or choose the Old Town for easy access to the Rhine, Cathedral and city centre.
- Most of the gay bars and club are in Altstadt, the old town. It is also where you will find the best shopping streets.
Cologne Cruising Bars
- The Bearded Bear Bear (The 3B) – A re-birth of a popular bar for the bear community with a long history.
- My Lord – My Lord is a gay café and bar with a busy outdoor terrace.
- Deck 5 – Late night gay bar with backroom. Popular with older guys.
- Kinkz – Fetish bar in the centre of Cologne. New edition.
- Pullermanns – Longest running cruising club in the city.
- Klub Domhof – Located directly under the tracks of the main railway station and overlooking the cathedral, on two floors with a spacious bar and outdoor terrace.
- Club Rheinfetisch – Clubhouse for the Rheinfetish Motorcycling group and hosts of several of the Fetish Pride Parties.
- Stay close to the Fetish Club house at the Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt, rated “Fabulous” by guests with modern rooms, quality breakfast options and central location.
Sauna Parties
- Phoenix Sauna Köln is one of Cologne’s largest gay saunas and traditionally runs special events and extended opening during the city’s major fetish weekends.
Recommended Hotels in Cologne
The following cologne hotels are all are close to the city’s top attractions, bars and clubs:
Hotel Lyskirchen, Maritim Hotel, Dorint-Cologne, 25hours Hotel,
Recommended Hotels
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Gay Map of Cologne
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.
Address: Filzengraben 26, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Calm stay near Rheinauhafen and Old Town.
- Tidy rooms with good beds and blackout curtains.
- Indoor pool, sauna, compact gym.
- Easy walk to river & Chocolate Museum, tram close by.
- Website
Address: Pipinstraße 15 0667 Cologne, Germany
- Central stay by Heumarkt and the Rhine.
- Spacious, quiet rooms; strong showers.
- Big breakfast; Harry’s New-York Bar on site.
- Pool and spa next door via Holmes Place.
- Website
Address: Heumarkt 2050667 Cologne, Germany
- Atrium hotel by the Rhine near Heumarkt.
- Quiet rooms, firm beds, strong showers.
- Big breakfast; bars and dining on site.
- Pool, sauna, gym; walk to Old Town.
- Website
Address: Hohe Straße 30 51149 Cologne, Germany
- Central stay near Heumarkt and Old Town.
- Compact modern rooms; comfy beds, blackout curtains.
- Reliable breakfast; friendly, efficient team.
- Lobby bar; easy tram links and river walks.
- Website
Address: Im Klapperhof 22-24, 50670 Köln,
- Design hotel in a retro-futurist ring.
- Comfy rooms, blackout curtains, strong showers.
- NENI dining and Monkey Bar views.
- Walk to the Dom; bikes to borrow.
- Website
Address: Friesenwall 26 / Kettengasse, Cologne 50672
- Community-minded café-bar near Friesenplatz.
- Great coffee, cakes, and light bites.
- Relaxed, queer-friendly crowd all day.
- Easy meet-up before the gay bars.
- Open: Monday to Saturday 10am–12am, Sun 10am–10pm
- Website
Address: Mittelstraße 31-33, Cologne 50672
- Queer-friendly café-bar by Rudolfplatz.
- Great coffee, cakes, and breakfasts.
- Easy vibe, fair prices, kind staff.
- Handy meet-up before the gay bars.
- Open: Wednesday 12pm–8am, Thursday to Sunday 9am–8pm
(Monday–Tuesday Closed)
Address: Pipinstraße/Vor St. Martin 8-10, Cologne 50667
- Welcoming pink bar near Heumarkt.
- Terrace vibe; drag on busy nights.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
- Handy start for a Cologne bar hop.
- Open: Friday 5pm-3am, Saturday 2pm–3am, Sunday 2pm–10pm
(Monday & Tuesday Closed)
Address: Pipinstraße 3, Cologne 50667
- Gay bar near Heumarkt with terrace.
- Cosy room, pink glow, friendly vibe.
- Kölsch and cocktails at fair prices.
- Great start for an Old Town bar hop.
- Open: Wednesday & Thursday 5pm-11pm,
- Friday & Saturday 5pm–2am, Sunday 2pm–8am
- (Monday & Tuesday Closed)
Address: Mauritiuswall 43, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Camp-pop bar with mirror sparkle.
- Pop/disco tunes; sing-along vibe.
- Bubbles, Kölsch, friendly prices.
- Lively pre-club stop on the strip.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–3am
Sunday 6pm–12am (Monday–Tuesday Closed) - Website
Address: Pipinstraße 5 / Vor St. Martin 12, Cologne 50667
- Lively Old Town gay bar near Heumarkt.
- Terrace outside; party room inside.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
- Big weekend buzz, fun every night.
- Open: Monday to Thursday 5pm–1am
Friday 5pm–3am, Saturday 4pm–3am, Sunday 4pm–1am - Website
Address: Kasinostraße 1a / Stephanstraße, Cologne 50676
- Mixed gay pub near Heumarkt.
- Cosy room, fair prices, friendly crew.
- Classics and sing-along pop nights.
- Easy stop on an Old Town bar hop.
- Open: Tuesday to Saturday 4pm-1a (Sunday & Monday Closed)
- Website
Address: Schaafenstraße 61 A, Cologne 50676
- Lively gay bar on Schaafenstraße.
- Pop and dance, DJs on weekends.
- Quick pours; fun, friendly crowd.
- Great stop on a Cologne bar hop.
- Open: Wednesday & Thursday 7pm–3am
Friday & Saturday 9pm-6am (Sunday to Tuesday Closed)
Address: Schaafenstraße 45, Cologne 50676
- Stylish cocktail lounge on Schaafenstraße.
- Strong drinks; pop/house energy.
- Mixed, friendly crowd; late buzz.
- Great pre-club stop on the strip.
- Open: Tuesday to Thursday 7pm–3am,Friday & Saturday 8pm–6am
(Sunday & Monday Closed)
Address: Greesbergstraße 2/Eigelstein, Cologne 50668
- Cosy gay bar with retro charm.
- Pop/disco and sing-along nights.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
- Great stop on the strip.
- Open: Monday to Friday 4pm-1am Saturday 4pm-2am
Sunday 2pm-12.30am
Address: Balduinstraße 20, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Men-only bar with fetish-friendly vibe.
- Neon glow; pop/house; quick pours.
- No dress code; friendly crew.
- Busy weekends on Schaafenstraße.
- Open: Sunday Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–2am
Friday & Saturday 7pm–4am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
Address: Richard-Wagner-Straße 25, Cologne 50674
- Gay bar with an Asian twist on Schaafenstraße.
- Cosy room, neon glow, pop tunes.
- Friendly prices; quick, easy pours.
- Chatty crowd; great pre-club stop.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 7pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–4am Sunday 7pm–2am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
Address: Greesbergstraße 2/Eigelstein, Cologne 50668
- Cosy weekend bar near Schaafenstraße.
- Pop tunes, cheeky vibe, friendly team.
- Fair prices; fast service; mixed crowd.
- Great pre-club stop, late buzz.
- Open: Thursday 8pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 8pm–5am
- (Sunday to Wednesday Closed)
Address: Mühlenbach 53, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Bear-friendly bar near Heumarkt.
- Cosy room, pop and retro tunes.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
- Great start to an Old Town bar hop.
- Open: Wednesday To Thursday 7pm–late, Friday–Saturday 7pm–late (Sunday Monday & Tuesday Closed)
Address: Alter Markt 58 50667 Cologne, Germany
- Classic Old Town gay bar with terrace.
- Cosy room, pop hits, friendly vibe.
- Fair prices; fast pours; mixed crowd.
- Great first stop near Heumarkt.
- Open: Monday–Thursday 4pm–2am, Friday–Sunday 12pm–2am
- Website
Address: Pipinstraße 5, 50667 Köln, Germany
- Cosy Old Town gay bar near Heumarkt.
- Terrace people-watching, pink-lit interior.
- Fair prices, fast pours, fun crowd.
- Great first stop on a bar hop.
- Open: Tuesday–Thursday 6pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 4pm–2am Sunday 4pm–11pm, (Monday Closed)
Address: Mathiasstraße 5, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Small, friendly bar near Schaafenstraße.
- Neon glow, pop/retro, easy chat.
- Fair prices; fast, tidy pours.
- Busy late on weekends.
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 6pm–1am, Friday–Saturday 6pm–3am Sunday 6pm–1am (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
Address: Mathiasstraße 22, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Men-only cruising bar by Heumarkt.
- Cabins, dark rooms, lockers on site.
- Monday naked night; fair prices.
- Late, busy weekends; central spot.
- Open: Monday 6pm–3am, Tuesday to Thursday 9pm–3am
- Friday–Saturday 9pm–5am, Sunday 9pm–3am
- Website
Address: Club Bogen 2, Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670 Köln, Germany
- Cheeky pop-house party in the center.
- Drag pop-ups, dancers, confetti hits.
- Fast bars; friendly, mixed crowd.
- Packed after midnight on big nights.
- Open: Event nights only 10pm–6am Some Fridays 10pm–5am
- Box office closes 3am
- Website
Address: Schaafenstraße 49, 50676 Köln, Germany
- Cloakroom-bar at the heart of Schaafenstraße.
- Drop bags, grab a drink, keep moving.
- Fast service, friendly crew, fair prices.
- Ideal base for an Old Town bar hop.
- Open: Friday–Saturday 9pm–6am, (Sunday To Thursday Closed)
Address: Schaafenstraße 57 50676 Cologne, Germany
- Busy anchor bar on Schaafenstraße.
- Pop and dance; buzz from early evening.
- Fast pours; fair prices; friendly crowd.
- Perfect meet-up for a strip hop.
- Open: Monday to Thursday 6pm–3am, Friday–Saturday 6pm–6am
- Sunday 6pm–2am
Address: Schaafenstraße 51 50676 Cologne, Germany
- Kitschy pop bar on Schaafenstraße.
- Pop/90s/Schlager, drag moments.
- Fast pours; fun mixed crowd.
- Big weekend energy, late finish.
- Open: Wednesday to Thursday 7pm–3am, Friday–Saturday 7pm–6am Sunday 7pm–2am, (Monday–Tuesday Closed)
Address: Mühlenbach 57 50676 Cologne, Germany
- Classic gay bar for mature crowd.
- Cosy room, terrace, easy chat.
- Fair prices; quick, friendly pours.
- Handy first stop near Heumarkt.
- Open: Monday 5pm–1am, Wednesday 5pm–1am,
- Thursday 5pm–1am, Friday & Saturday 5pm–3am, Sunday 5pm–1am
- (Tuesday Closed)
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Dorint Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, health club, large indoor pool.
- Close to the gay district.
- Soundproofed, marble bathroom.
- Prime city center location, luxurious amenities, ideal for relaxation.
25hours Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, unique bar, vibrant ambiance.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV.
- Creative design, central location, perfect for a unique experience.
Hotel Lyskirchen
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, indoor pool, modern equipped gym.
- Close to the gay district.
- Flat-screen TV, elegant interiors.
- Heart of Cologne, great value, modern facilities, leisure comfort.
DASKöln
Serviced Apartments
- Modern-style, central, free WiFi.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Designer furniture, equipped kitchen.
- Quiet yet central, ideal for longer stays, close to attractions.
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- Cologne’s gay scene is around Heumarkt-Mathiasstrasse in the Old Town (Altstadt). It is the city’s original gayborhood.
- The gaybourhood is home to low-key gay bars, a leather vibe and famous cruise clubs.
- One of the pioneering districts for LGBTQ+ rights in Germany, it hosts several post-parade parties during Cologne Pride.
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Rudolfplatz
Nicknamed “The Bermuda Triangle”, located west of town and home to Babylon & Phoenix saunas.
Ehrenfeld
Artsy neighbourhood, 20-mins from the centre, with trendy cafes, boutiques, & a vivid street art scene.
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Known for its hip atmosphere offering a blend of chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, & lively bars.
Deutz
On the eastern bank of the Rhine River, with a quieter vibe and fantastic views of Cologne’s skyline.
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