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Cologne has one of the most active and diverse puppy communities in Europe and hosts several events throughout the year, including the Summer Puppy Weekend.
- Are you visiting Cologne? Stay at 25 Hours Hotel Koeln The Circle, rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring beautifully decorated rooms and excellent on-site bar and restaurant.
The Puppy Weekend
- Puppy Cologne organise a puppy weekend every few months.
- Highlights include their Summer Weekend, complete with Picnic and Winter Weekend with Christmas Market.
The December Weekend 2023
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- The highlight of the weekend is the Puppylicious Party in the Domhof club.
- Other popular events include the Pup Pub Crawl, a Sauna Chillout, Puppy Social Events and a visit to the Christmas market.
The Summer Party – Returns 2023
Puppies, handlers and fans can enjoy a weekend of events, including:
- Events begin with the Puppy Pub Crawl on Friday. Explore five different bars in Cologne’s old town with the Puppy Pass from 6 pm.
- On Saturday, don’t miss The PupNick, a unique puppy picnic from 1 pm at Aachener Weiher followed by Puppylicious. Dance all night, and enjoy the puppy play zone at Klub Domhof from 10 pm.
- Celebrate Puppy Sunday at the Babylon Sauna and pool, from 11 am, with a special puppy zone.
The Venues
- Aachener Weiher- The meadows around the Aachener Weiher pond are a trendy meeting point for people who enjoy barbecuing, sunbathing, sports and relaxation. Located between the Lindenthal district and the Belgian Quarter, it’s a fashionable meeting point for Cologne natives and visitors. Right next door is the Museum of East Asian Art. The park is the host of the annual Puppy picnic.
- Domhof Club – Located directly under the tracks of the central railway station and overlooking the cathedral, on two floors with a spacious bar and outdoor terrace.
- Babylon – With more than 1400 square meters, Cologne’s most famous gay bathhouse offers a variety of Sauna and Wellness opportunities, a large outdoor pool perfect for Summer puppies and an even bigger cruising area.
Popular Cruising Bars
- Deck 5 – Small cruising club with darkroom. All ages.
- Kinkz – Open from Tue to Sat – from 7 pm. Popular fetish bar in the centre of Cologne.
- Pullermanns – The longest-running gay cruising and fetish bar in Cologne (formerly Hands and Boners).
- Stay close to the cruising bars at the Stern am Rathaus a “Superb” rated boutique hotel with friendly staff and delicious breakfast options.
Recommended Hotels in Cologne
The following Cologne Hotels are all are close to the old town, home to the city’s busy gay bars and host of the Puppy Weekend events:
Hotel Lyskirchen, Maritim Hotel, Dorint-Cologne, 25hours Hotel,
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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.
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