Germany has long been a LGBT stronghold, with thriving communities in all of Germany's metropolitan areas. This is one reason why gay vacations to some of Germany's LGBT hotspots, such as Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg are well known with travelers from around the world. Germany is home to several Pride festivals of world-renown and offers an accepting gay travel throughout the country. Like in any country, city dwellers are often more accepting than rural villagers; however, as a whole, Germany is a safe, accepting destination for a gay vacation.
Cologne is a fantastic choice for gay travel to Germany and is often referred to as the LGBT capital of the country. Cologne is picturesquely positioned on the Rhine River and is the oldest large city in Germany. It is the home of the famous Cologne Cathedral, Kolsch beer, and a vibrant arts and culture scene that draw travelers from all over the world to experience this grand citys rich history and jovial residents. If anyone looks askance at a same-sex couple showing affection in public, it will very likely be a tourist, since this warm, welcoming city has a huge LGBT population that is fully integrated and well-established.
There are more community cafs, bars, restaurants, clubs and establishments than any traveler could visit in one gay vacation and this friendly city even boasts being the proud host of the 2010 Gay Games. To top it off, LGBT visitors are so welcome here, there is even a Pink WelcomeCard available for purchase from the KolnTourismus Service Centre that provides free public transportation, discounts on local attractions, such as theater, river cruises, museums and opera, and discounts and LGBT shops, saunas, clubs and bars.
Berlin also has a well-established LGBT community and a wide variety of bars, clubs and establishments. Prospective visitors considering gay tours in Berlin might want to consider traveling during Pride season to enjoy Europes largest Gay and Lesbian City Festival, Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest, which is hosted in Berlin the weekend before the huge Berlin Gay Pride Parade and Christopher Street Day Festival, attended by hundreds of thousands of LGBT folks, and friends and supporters of the community, making this a perfect time for gay vacations to Germany.
No matter how you travel to Germany, alone or in a group, your Germany gay vacation will undoubtedly be full of many wonderful experiences. In order to make the most of your Germany vacation, consider exploring this intriguing country as part of a professionally arranged gay travel tour or planning your trip through a travel agency well-versed in gay holidays to Germany.
Cologne is a fantastic choice for gay travel to Germany and is often referred to as the LGBT capital of the country. Cologne is picturesquely positioned on the Rhine River and is the oldest large city in Germany. It is the home of the famous Cologne Cathedral, Kolsch beer, and a vibrant arts and culture scene that draw travelers from all over the world to experience this grand citys rich history and jovial residents. If anyone looks askance at a same-sex couple showing affection in public, it will very likely be a tourist, since this warm, welcoming city has a huge LGBT population that is fully integrated and well-established.
There are more community cafs, bars, restaurants, clubs and establishments than any traveler could visit in one gay vacation and this friendly city even boasts being the proud host of the 2010 Gay Games. To top it off, LGBT visitors are so welcome here, there is even a Pink WelcomeCard available for purchase from the KolnTourismus Service Centre that provides free public transportation, discounts on local attractions, such as theater, river cruises, museums and opera, and discounts and LGBT shops, saunas, clubs and bars.
Berlin also has a well-established LGBT community and a wide variety of bars, clubs and establishments. Prospective visitors considering gay tours in Berlin might want to consider traveling during Pride season to enjoy Europes largest Gay and Lesbian City Festival, Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest, which is hosted in Berlin the weekend before the huge Berlin Gay Pride Parade and Christopher Street Day Festival, attended by hundreds of thousands of LGBT folks, and friends and supporters of the community, making this a perfect time for gay vacations to Germany.
No matter how you travel to Germany, alone or in a group, your Germany gay vacation will undoubtedly be full of many wonderful experiences. In order to make the most of your Germany vacation, consider exploring this intriguing country as part of a professionally arranged gay travel tour or planning your trip through a travel agency well-versed in gay holidays to Germany.
About the Author:
This article about gay travel tours for Germany was written by Howie Holben. Howie's company, Spirit Journeys, has offered spiritual gay travel since 1992. You can learn more at www.spiritjourneys.com
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