Event Dates
From: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
To: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Folsom Europe is the largest fetish event to take place in Berlin each September. An offshoot of the famous “San Francisco Folsom Street Fair”,
Folsom Europe is a five day festival culminating in the Folsom Street Fair, events open on Thursday and finish on the Sunday of the weekend.
- Visiting Berlin for Folsom Europe? Stay in Schöneberg close to all the fetish parties and host bars. Stay at the Riu Plaza, our top performing hotel with lots of Folsom guests.
The Event
- Wednesday 11th September to Sunday 15th September, 2024 – The Folsom Europe program is wide and varied. Out take? Don’t miss the PiG Party on Saturday. Pre-party drinks at Prinzknecht Bar are a great way to meet people in a relaxed yet fetish environment. And of course the Sunday fair!
The Folsom Europe Street Fair
- Saturday 14th September 2024 – The main event, also known as the Folsom EUROPE Street Fair, takes place from 12pm on the corner of Welser and Fuggerstrasse, with three different stages
- If you are planning on visiting for the event, you should stay close to the fair in Schöneberg.
- Check out all the different stages and zones at Folsom.
Classic Meets Fetish
- Thursday Sept 12th, 2024 – Classic meets Fetish, the fetish concert is a unique event and should not be missed.
Adam Official Opening Party
- Thursday Sept 12th, 2024 – Adam Party, the first big party of the weekend at Connection. Organised by Folsom Down Under.
BearDance – Folsom Edition
- Friday Sept 13th, 2024 – Berlin BearDance goes to Folsom for a very special leather edition during the annual Folsom Europe festival
Revolver Folsom XXL Autumn Week
- Friday Sept 13th to Sunday Sept 15th, 2024 – Revolver party will host several different events as part of its Folsom XXL Autumn Festival Week.
Testosterone Folsom Edition
- Friday Sept 13th, 2024 – Everyone’s favourite Leather and Daddy Party, Testosterone, hosts their Folsom party at Gretchen Club.
PiG Party Folsom Edition
- Saturday Sept 14th, 2024 – The official party of the event, PIG, takes place on Saturday night with a multi dungeon, huge fetish dancefloor and cruising area. Dress code is strictly enforced, rubber, leather, skin, sports and uniform. This is a Men only event.
Folsom Official Closing Party
- Sunday Sept 15th, 2024 – RECON Berlin presents the Recon official closing party at Connection Club from 9 pm.
Mutschmann Parties
- Wednesday Sept 11th to Sunday Sept 15th, 2024 – Mutschmanns hosts No dress code parties each day from 6pm to 10pm, followed by theme nights from 10pm until late.
Other Berlin Parties
- Wednesday to Sunday – Prinzknecht Bar is open from 12 noon from Thursday to Sunday during the event.
- Thursday – Connection hosts the ADAM, Official Folsom Opening Party
- Thursday – Opening night events in Mutschmanns and New Action are always full.
- Friday – Kit Kat club hosts some great opening and closing parties. The official Folsom Party takes place at The Kit Kat Club from 10pm on
- Friday – Scheune hosts their famous Rubber Party by German Rubbermen from 21.00.
Addiction Sportsfetish Party Berlin
- Friday (Awaiting confirmation)- Addiction presents “obSEXion”, a special men-only sports theme party in Friedrichshain, complete with large play room, dancefloor and chill out sports lounge.
Where to stay for Folsom Europe
In 1996, Schöneberg was the first borough to officially fly the rainbow flag at the town hall for the CSD gay pride parade, and has done so ever since. Right back to the 1920s, the district has been a hotspot of the gay scene and is a magnet and catwalk for queer Berliners and tourists.
Recommended Hotels for Folsom Europe
The following hotels are close to the street fair and all of the parties:
Sheraton Berlin, RIU Plaza Berlin, Mercure, ArtHotel Connection.
Berlin’s gay district of Schoneberg
Book early and save money!
The Mercure Berlin is our editors choice
for a gay hotel close to the gay bars
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Being such a large city, gay neighbourhoods are scattered around Berlin, in the districts of Schöneberg and Kreuzberg (the western part of Berlin) as well as in Prenzlauer Berg (eastern part). Recently, the district of Friedrichshain developed a trendy area for upmarket coffee shops and cocktail bars. The majority of the gay hotels, bars, cafes and shops in Berlin are located in the Schöneberg district.
Lützowufer 15, 10785 Berlin, Germany
This lifestyle hotel offers elegant accommodation and a modern spa with indoor pool, just 600 m from Berlin's Tiergarten Park. The Kurfürstendamm shopping area and Potsdamer Platz entertainment district are 1 km away.
The spacious rooms and suites of the non-smoking Sheraton Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin feature a modern design and panoramic windows. They include a flat-screen TV, minibar, large bathroom and free WiFi.
Wittenbergpl. 3, 10789 Berlin, Germany
Mercure Berlin Wittenbergplatz is set in the Schöneberg district in Berlin, just a 1-minute walk from the KaDeWe and the Kurfürstendamm-boulevard.
All rooms at the Mercure Berlin Wittenplatz come with a flat-screen TV, and some also have a balcony. WiFi is provided free of charge, and high-speed internet can be purchased for a daily surcharge.
Martin-Luther-Straße 1, 10777 Berlin, Germany
This hotel is set in a
17-storey building on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm boulevard. The RIU Plaza Berlin is a 5-minute walk from Kurfürstendamm and the world-famous KaDeWe department store.All rooms and suites at the Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin am Kurfürstendamm feature luxury furnishings. Each room includes a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, fridge, air conditioning and a private bathroom.
Fuggerstraße 3310777 Berlin, Germany
This hetero-friendly gay hotel in Schöneberg is 700 m from Berlin’s Kurfurstendamm shopping area and the KaDeWe department store. The hotel's breakfast buffet is available until late, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
A 10-minute walk from the many bars of Nollendorfplatz Square, the ArtHotel Connection has rooms with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station.
Lietzenburger Straße 13 10789 Berlin, Germany
Axel Hotel Berlin-Adults Only offers accommodation in the Schöneberg district, only 1.4 km from Kurfürstendamm. It features a restaurant, fitness centre, a garden and a rooftop bar with panoramic views. A 24-hour front desk, room service and with free WiFi are also available.
The designer rooms and suites include a large bed, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The wellness area has a hot tub, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a gym.
Winterfeldtstraße 3, 10781 Berlin, Germany
Set in a historic building, Palacina Berlin features bright apartments with a stylish mix of antique-style and modern furniture. Comforts include a marble bathroom, flat-screen TV, modern kitchen and access to a furnished courtyard and rooftop terrace. Sleeps up to 5
Potsdamer Straße 89, 10785 Berlin, Germany
This Apartment is 128 square meters and offers space for up to 10 people to sleep, live and cook. It has three separate bedrooms with king-size and single beds, a workplace with and a large seating area in the living room with Flat-screen TV & a fully equipped kitchen. Free WiFi
Körnerstraße 22, 10785 Berlin, Germany
This modern designer apartment offers something a little different from chandeliers to custom furnisher, 4 Bedrooms and 2 bathroom with showers. The living room includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is Fully equipped with & has a washing machine.
Motzstraße 10, 10777 Berlin, Germany
This self-catering apartment comes with high-ceilings, 1 Bedroom and bathroom with shower. The living room includes a seating area (sofa-bed) with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with a Nespresso machine, & washing machine. Free WiFi, Sleeps up to 4
Hohenstaufenstraße 53, 10779 Berlin, Germany
Relaxed gay bar with a glamorous flair, offering drag shows, revues and parties
Motzstraße 25, 10777 Berlin, Germany
One of the most popular gay fetish bars and trendy hangouts in Berlin since 1995.
Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Small kitschy gay nightclub, featuring dancing, theme nights & drag shows.
Görlitzer Str. 71, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Sex Club
Club Culture Houze has been around for 25 years now. We have various offers and events Sex parties for all orientations and genders in order to cultivate pleasurable sex
Rhinower Str. 12, 10437 Berlin, Germany
A small gay bar where everybody is welcome
Schaperstraße 14, 10719 Berlin, Germany
Our bar is located in the beautiful Wilmersdorfer Kiez and is close to the University of the Arts and the bar of every reason.
From the evening onwards, young and old come together here to be spoiled in a cozy living room atmosphere with good drinks and music from all decades.
Weserstr. 55, 12045 Berlin, Germany
Relazed gay bar with friendly barmen and customers
Kleiststraße 35, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Gay Cruising and Fetish OPEN 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Simon-Dach-Straße 36, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Craft beer, cocktails & simple snacks at an easygoing venue with couches. In summer, the cozy terrace in the middle of Simon-Dach-Straße offers a wonderful view of the crowds strolling past.
Ziegelstraße 29, 10117 Berlin, Germany
this gay bar is a hidden gem! if you are looking for amazing cocktails and good company
Chodowieckistraße 41, 10405 Berlin, Germany
Popular gay bar thats always fun an karaoke nights
Warschauer Pl. 18, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Popular Gay Club with 2 large air-conditioned floors in a modern atmosphere to the best electro, techno, dance, pop,oldie and Schlager beats.
Reichenberger Str. 177, 10999 Berlin, Germany
This busy gay bar offers somthing for everyone
Nollendorfstraße 1, 10783 Berlin, Germany
Comfy gay bar with outdoor seating & entertainment, such as drag shows.
Kleiststraße 6, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Low-key gay bar with a menu of traditional German food, plus a beer garden & karaoke nights
Adolfstraße 17, 13347 Berlin, Germany
Fun gay bar with regular entertainment
Ritterstraße 26, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Big gay club with regular event nights and drag shows
Marienburger Str. 7, 10405 Berlin, Germany
One of the best-known and most popular bars in Berlin
Kleine Präsidentenstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Stylish gay Bar with a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. offering a selection of good Cocktails.
Mulackstraße 13, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Compact gay bar offering realy good cocktails & regular events + DJ nights
Weserstr. 206, 12047 Berlin, Germany
Silverfuture opened in 2007 and has since been a meeting place LGBT+ and their friends from Berlin and all over the world.
Rollbergstraße 26, 12053 Berlin, Germany
Gay club offering Club nights & parties honoring gay icons like Madonna at this veteran gay venue in a former brewery.
Am Wriezener bhf, 10243 Berlin, Germany
Hardcore men only sex club
Welserstraße 27, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Unpretentious gay bar with an outdoor area offering a fun place to have a beer or two
Motzstraße 5, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Modern gay bar with purple color accents, smoking room and cocktails
Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Small but fun gay bar always a welcome here
Sachsendamm 76-77, 10829 Berlin, Germany
Just Sex, Spanking, foot fetish or BDSM this is the bar for you
Urbanstraße 64, 10967 Berlin, Germany
Cruisy men-only gay club not expensive - the entrance fee is a credit for drinks
Mehringdamm 62, 10961 Berlin, Germany
This gay bar has been around since 2005 and is always a fun night out
Schönhauser Allee 90, 10439 Berlin, Germany
The Bear Cave, since October 1999 a must for every bear and bear lover!
Eisenacher Str. 3A, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Gay bar in Schöneberg area, popular with a young crowd
Mehringdamm 77, 10965 Berlin, Germany
Cool gay bar serving cocktails, coffee drinks & desserts in offbeat surrounds with retro dolls.
Eisenacher Str. 3A, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Small dishes, coffee and cake specialties during the day and over 80 cocktails at night. Flirt jukebox, karaoke and BINGO in a colorful retro gay atmosphere
Wühlischstraße 32, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Cozy, gay hangout with late hours & a neighborhood vibe featuring live entertainment & dancing.
Urbanstraße 70, 10967 Berlin, Germany
Boxhagener Str. 114, 10245 Berlin, Germany
Kleiststraße 35, 10787 Berlin, Germany
Gay cruising Fetish Bar for all kinds of Fetish Gear and interests in Berlin
Motzstraße 19, 10777 Berlin, Germany
The gay bar that is more than just a bar. A haven for everyone. A place for parties, quiz shows, talks and drinks. People from all over the world (including Berliners, of course) meet at HAFEN. Join us and learn more about Berlin and the nightlife of this city.
Motzstraße 19, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Long-standing gay bar with cruisy vibe, offering a large screen, with 2 bars and a large darkroom. This bar was a must visit for many years. But recently due to the aggressive security and rude bars staff it can be a very hit or miss whether you have a good out night here or not.
Eisenacher Straße 6, 10777 Berlin, Germany
A local gay bar popular with men 30+
Fuggerstraße 3, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Tabasco bar is one of the oldest gay bars in Berlin. There slogan is the bar where boys meet men and men meet boys
Motzstraße 30, 10777 Berlin, Germany
The Gay cruising club in the heart of the gay scene in Schöneberg. The Mutschmann's is a popular hangout for leather, rubber, uniforms and sportsware lovers in the heart of Berlin Schöneberg.
Fuggerstraße 33, 10777 Berlin, Germany
This gay bar has been an institution for years, amazing bar. Lots of hot guys and great staff, always worth a visit
Fuggerstraße 33, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Popular with all ages this gay club offers 2 dancefloors a lounge area and is always busy, friendly staff
Fuggerstraße 37, 10777 Berlin, Germany
Woof Berlin was founded and opened in the summer of 2006 right in the heart of Berlin's gay scene, and is a place where men meet and hang out with others in a friendly and sexy atmosphere.
At woof berlin you can meet men from all over the world, including sexy bears, rugby guys, queens, bikers, leather men, hairy guys, puppies and twinks.
Lietzenburger Str. 12, 10789 Berlin, Germany
Small gay bar with a nice patio and good view of people passing very nice staff, Good selection of beers and spirits
Fuggerstraße 3, 10777 Berlin, Germany
A nice gay bar with nice people andn staff who always up for a chat Drink prices are good
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Folsom Europe 2017 Berlin – Impressionen
Berlin is a diverse and inclusive city with a vibrant LGBTQ+ community. There are several popular gay neighborhoods that each offer a different vibe.
Photo: Schöneberg, home to Berlin’s popular gay bars and the Folsom Street Fair
Home to the famous East Side Gallery, with a diverse and multicultral LGBTQ+ scene with eclectic bars and clubs.
Up-and-coming neighborhood, popular with hipsters and home to the world famous, long running Schwuz nightclub