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Saunas & Cruising in Cologne

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Sauna/Wellness

Babylon

Near Cologne's Friesenplatz, the Babylon bathhouse extends over more than 1400 square meters and combines wellness with cruising opportunities. The offer includes a Finnish sauna, the largest steam bath in the city, whirlpool, massages and private cabins. In summer, the large outdoor pool with terrace becomes a meeting place, while a bar on the ground floor serves food and drinks.

CruisingFoodMen onlyNude onlyOutdoor seating18+
Darkroom/Cruising

Cranachwäldchen

In Cologne-Niehl, the Cranach forest is a wooded area on the banks of the Rhine and a well-known meeting place for cruising. Dense deciduous forest and paths invite you to take walks, the sound of the river ensures discretion. On the Rhine section, the site serves as a nudist area for sunbathing and socializing. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city lies the secluded location at the Niehl harbour.

CruisingMen onlyNude only
Darkroom/Cruising

hands Cologne

Hands Cologne at Mathiasstraße 22 combines a café atmosphere with bar business in Cologne's gay scene. The menu includes Kölsch, cocktails and coffee specialties, as well as themed evenings ranging from relaxed meetings to parties. The proximity to neighboring Pullermanns invites you to move on. Whether leather, sports or casual - the clientele is openly mixed.

Cruising
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Darkroom/Cruising

Herkulesberg

In Cologne, the Herkulesberg is a mountain of rubble that serves as a cruising meeting place. Dense trees and secluded paths offer discretion, the elevated location an overview of the city. Especially at dusk, as well as on weekends and mild summer nights, the place comes alive when men from the LGBTQ+ community come together. The natural environment maintains anonymity, caution against prying eyes is advised.

CruisingOutdoor seating
Darkroom/Cruising

Kino-Hole

At Höninger Weg 38 in Cologne, the Kino-Hole is a discreet cruising place with several cinema halls and glory hole walls for anonymous contacts. In addition, there are cruising areas, darkrooms and private cabins for different preferences. In a relaxed environment, guests can enjoy films, drinks and small snacks. The staff ensures a safe environment, the clientele is mixed.

CruisingMixed18+Trans friendlyFood
Sauna/Wellness · Bermudadreieck

Phoenix

CruisingDarkroomMen onlyNude onlySmoking
Darkroom/Cruising

Pullermanns

Pullermanns in Cologne's Altstadt-Süd is a gay cruise and fetish bar with a mixed crowd of leather lovers, bears, skater boys and suit wearers. At the bar there is Kölsch and more, in the back, dark cruise area there are slings and bathtubs. On Monday evenings, the weekly Naked Party runs.

BearsCruisingFetishMen onlyNude only
Darkroom/Cruising · Bermudadreieck

The Midnight Sun Cologne

The Midnight Sun is an established fetish club in Cologne that ensures a certain atmosphere and clientele with strict admission guidelines. Away from the theme nights, a spacious cruising area is open. At the entrance, the club expects appropriate clothing and rejects certain types of shoes. Thanks to its location near Rudolfplatz, it is easily accessible.

CruisingFetish

Finding a gay sauna in Cologne is uncomplicated, because the city has several established addresses in the area. Centrally located and only a few steps away from Rudolfplatz is the Phoenix Sauna, which has an extensive cruising area in the basement in addition to the classic sauna area with steam bath and whirlpool. The Babylon bathhouse is one of the larger houses in the city and has an outdoor pool, among other things. One of the oldest in the city is the Sauna Vulcanus, which is rather rustic and personal.

The audience differs from house to house. Some saunas attract a younger crowd, others tend to attract regulars and older visitors. Before visiting, pay attention to the opening hours and possible theme evenings, as many houses offer fixed days with a special program. Towels and lockers are usually available on site, plus quiet areas to switch off in between. If you haven't had enough after a long night in the Bermuda Triangle, it's usually not far to the next sauna. The following addresses will show you which sauna suits your evening.

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