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Gay & Lesbian scene in Berlin
The Gay Scene in Berlin is as diverse as the city´s districts.
In most parts of (West-)Berlin gay people are as accepted as anyone else. In the main districts, Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Mitte, Friedrichshain & Prenzlauer Berg, same sex couples can be seen, like any other couples, kissing and holding hands.
Because of this acceptability, the gay scene and Gay social life is not limited to gay venues.
But aware : particularly to the East of Berlin, the presence of right wing elements means that same sex couples need to be more cautious about showing affection in public.

A huge range of different gay events takes place in Germany all year round.
From the CSD days in mayor cities , special events like Gay Games to the hard leather prides weekends .
Smaller gay-events are mostly for locals .
Germany's Gay & Lesbian culture is legendary .
Especially Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt, have thriving gay scenes.
The small atmospheric gaybars in Germany are smoking bars execpt when the sell food .