Stuttgarter Bärentreffen
Bear Week 2024

Stuttgarter Bärentreffen Bear Week 2024

Calling all bears! Make your way to Stuttgart’s annual bear event, featuring fun social events, parties, and sexy bears!

Stay close to the event at the EmiLu Design hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with beautifully decorated rooms, excellent sauna and spa and perfect location and highly recommended.

The Event

• Next Edition: Wednesday, May 8th – Sunday, May 12th.
• All bear routes lead to Stuttgart in early May as the annual Bärentreffen or bear week takes over the city!
• Join hundreds of bears for five days and nights of events tailored to various interests.
• Activities include outdoor adventures, cultural tours, and leisurely gatherings in beer gardens.
• Don’t miss the welcoming Buddy Bears night and the pulsating beats at the Dancing Bears Main Event.
• Highlights include an exclusive guided tour through Germany’s only zoological and botanical garden during the Curious Bears event.
• Stay close to Stuttgart’s gay bars and top attractions in the Mitte district at Der Zauberlehrling featuring designer rooms and an excellent onsite restaurant.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

• Buddy Bears: Welcome Night at the Eagle – EAGLE STUTTGART, Mozartstraße 51, 70180 Stuttgart

Thursday, May 9, 2024

• Sporty Bears: Hiking Tour through Stuttgart with a great view into the Neckar valley – Meeting point: Tram stop “Ruhbank (Fernsehturm)”
• Starved Bears: Beer garden gathering – Augustiner Biergarten, Königsplatz 1, 70372 Stuttgart
• Swaying Bears: Bear area XXL at the famous Gaydelight Party – Festzelt Zum Wasenwirt, Mercedesstraße 50, 70372 Stuttgart

Friday, May 10, 2024

• Wet Bears: Lots of splashing fun at the Leuze mineral baths – Das Leuze, Am Leuzebad 2a, 70190 Stuttgart
• Horny Bears: In the bear sauna, from 2 p.m. until late at night, you will have the opportunity to sweat really hard – VIVA-Sauna, Charlottenstraße 38, 70182 Stuttgart
• Curious Bears: Exclusive guided tour through “Wilhelma” and behind the scenes of Germany’s only zoological AND botanical garden – Wilhelma, Wilhelma 13, 70376 Stuttgart
• Hungry Bears: Beer garden gathering – Augustiner Biergarten, Königsplatz 1, 70372 Stuttgart
• Thirsty Bears: Pub evening at Café Weiß – Café Weiß, Geißstraße 16, 70173 Stuttgart
• Check out the top hotels in the Mitte district, close to the city’s top attractions.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

• Exploring Bears: Sold out! Architectural tour through Stuttgart’s Westside – Meeting point: Bismarckplatz in front of St. Elisabeth church
• Chatty Bears: We will gossip at our coffee party at Café Stöckle in Stuttgart’s Westside – Café Stöckle, Johannesstraße 76, 70176 Stuttgart
• Dancing Bears: Our main party of this year’s Bears Pride will take place at MAKE CLUB again – Club MAKE, Salierstraße 46, 70736 Fellbach

Sunday, May 12, 2024

• Tasty Bears: On Sunday, after a party night, there will be plenty of brunching and gossiping – Brauhaus Schönbuch, Bolzstraße 10, 70173 Stuttgart
• Smart Bears: The final event of the bear meeting takes place at reBOOTS in the form of a cheerful bear quiz – reBOOTS, Bopserstr. 9, 70180 Stuttgart

The Venues

• Eagle Stuttgart: Gay bar, hosting a variety of events and provides a welcoming space for the bear community.
• Augustiner Biergarten: Famous restaurant offering a selection of beers in a traditional beer garden setting with outdoor seating.
• Festzelt Zum Wasenwirt: A festival hall with an Oktoberfest vibe. Enjoy music, traditional food, and drinks.
• Das Leuze: World class venue featuring mineral baths, spa treatments, and wellness amenities.
• VIVA-Sauna: Busy gay sauna with steam rooms and relaxation areas.
• Wilhelma: A unique combination of zoological and botanical gardens offering a diverse range of flora and fauna.
• Café Weiß: Old World café offering a variety of coffees, snacks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
• Café Stöckle: Traditional cafe offering coffee, cakes, and light meals in a pleasant café environment.
• Brauhaus Schönbuch: A brewery and eatery offering craft beers and regional cuisine.
• reBOOTS: Western style gay bar with an inclusive atmosphere, live shows, theme nights and parties.

Recommended Hotels in Stuttgart

The following hotels are all are close to Stuttgart’s gay bars and clubs

Althoff Hotel,    Hotel Unger,     Zur Weinsteige,    Abalon Hotel.