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Berliner Dom and surrounding landmarks at night in Berlin, Germany

Berliner Dom at night, Germany (Allan Baxter/Digital Vision/Getty)

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Berlin Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

Go out in the wee hours. Closing times for bars and clubs? Berlin has never heard of them. Most places don't really get going until well into the early morning.
Use public transport instead of taxis. Berlin is sprawling, so using the U-bahn (underground) and S-bahn (elevated) trains and bus system will be a lot cheaper than taking taxis. Just be aware that only certain U-bahn and bus lines operate late at night.
Pay attention to street names in the former East Berlin. Guidebooks and locals may still refer to street names and squares by their old pre-unification names, but nearly all have been changed in recent years.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Berlin, Germany

By Matt Link

Imagine the urban grittiness of New York on the expansive scale of L.A. with the sexual fever of San Francisco. Add in a heavy dose of German practicality and ingenuity, and you've got Berlin. The city has been torn down and rebuilt many times, so don't expect the historic grandeur of Paris or even Hamburg. Instead, Berlin is all about what's new and modern. It's cutting edge in every area—artistically, creatively, socially, and politically. And with its massive gay and lesbian scene, it's a natural for gay travel. Read More