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Annual international gay fetish meeting
The annual international gay fetish meeting is hosted by the local leather and fetish club MSC-Hamburg e.V. The event is held in August each and includes the election of the Mr. Leather Hamburg and the main party aboard the MS Stubnitz. All fetishes are welcome.
- Visiting for Leather Pride? Stay in St.Georg, close to the gay bars with a wide range of hotels available. The Courtyard Hotel features stylish rooms, delicious buffet breakfast, modern gym with sauna and a perfect location.
The Parties
- Awaiting lineup for the 2024 edition – Use the following as a guide on what to expect:
- Get-together in the S.L.U.T. Club Hamburg in the heart of Hamburg’s gay area.
- Leather- & Fetish-Dinner @ Blockbräu-Restaurant Presentation of the Mr Leather Hamburg Competition
- Launch trip on the harbour with the winning Mr Leather Hamburg.
- Main-Party @ MS Stubnitz – Immerse yourself in the vibe of the legendary Ledertreffen – the oldest fetish event in the world!
- Farewell-Brunch @ MS-Stubnitz
Gay Cruising in Hamburg
- S.L.U.T. Club – Large Gay fetish bar with cruising maze. Strict dress code parties on Saturdays.
- Toms Saloon – Longest running cruise bar in Hamburg complete with Tom of Finland Gallery.
- Dragon Sauna – Largest and busiest sauna, one of the best in Europe. Busy on evenings and Sunday all day.
Where to stay in Hamburg
- Go luxe and stay at The Fontenay for a truly memorable Hamburg experience, just 6 mins away.
- Alternatively try The Mercure Hamburg Mitte a great 4 star option just a short walk from the park.
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!
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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.
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