COLOGNE
Cologne (that’s Köln to locals) is considered by some to be Germany’s gay capital. So you know you’ve got to find some Leather there!
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WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Amadeus (Vor St. Martin 8, Pipinstr 1-3) A favorite watering hole for local fetishmen. Amadeus hosts the monthly club social of Rheinfetisch every second Wednesday. link
Deck5 (Mathiasstr 5) Small fetish-friendly bar with a popular darkroom. link
Kinkz (Balduinstr 20) It’s right there in the name. Men-only. link
My Lord by Olli (Mühlenbach 57) Very leather-friendly gay pub catering to a somewhat older crowd. link
Pullermans (Mathiasstr 22) A sex bar for all fetishes. Weekly theme parties on Sundays. link
WHERE TO FUCK
Badehaus Babylon Cologne (Friesenstr 23-25) Cologne’s longstanding bathhouse with weekly theme parties, a full bar, and a pool. link
Deck5 (Mathiasstr 5) Small fetish-friendly bar with a popular darkroom. link
Phoenix Sauna Köln (Richard-Wagner-Str 12) A popular bathhouse with massage services available. link
Pullermans (Mathiasstr 22) A sex bar for all fetishes. Weekly theme parties on Sundays. link
Vulcanus (Marienpl 3-5) Cologne’s oldest bathhouse has an older clientele. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Best of Cologne (Schaafenstr 12) Cologne’s fetish gear shop for everyone. link
DOME House of Fetish (Händelstr 27) A BDSM boutique. link
MGW Cologne (Händelstr 53) Cologne’s super gay store for gear and more. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln (Pipinstr 1) Centrally located gay-friendly comfort. link
Hotel Lyskirchen (Filzengraben 26) Steps to the Rhine and close to lots of gay stuff. link
Motel One Cologne-Neumarkt (Cäcilienstr 32) Conveniently located Cologne home of the popular budget-chic chain. link
WHERE TO EAT (AND CRUISE)
Café Rico (Mittelstr 31-33) A gay café popular for brunch and more. link
era cafe & bar (Friesenwall 26) A laid-back place for light bites. link
My Lord by Olli (Mühlenbach 57) This very leather-friendly gay pub catering to a somewhat older crowd has a small kitchen. link
WHO TO HANG WITH
Rheinfetisch The fetish club for gay men in Germany’s most populous region. Join them at Amadeus every second Wednesday for their monthly club social. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE TOWN
Memorial to gay and lesbian victims of National Socialism (Trankgassenwerft at the Hohenzollern Bridge) A small memorial located at what was historically a cruising spot. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
May/June
Cologne Fetish Pride The highlight of a weekend of sexy events is the election of Mr. Fetish NRW on the Fetish Boat. The debauchery takes place every Whitsun weekend. link
July
ColognePride March in the parade with the hot men of Rheinfetisch, and hop on board their Cologne Pride Boat. link
Xtreme This massive, proudly sleazy fetish party is put on every year during Cologne Pride. link
September
Kinky Weekend Cologne A weekend of sex, gear, and even a pool party. link