Hanover - lively scene in Lower Saxony
What do you associate with the capital of Lower Saxony? The city in northern Germany, which has more than 500,000 inhabitants, always seems to fly a bit under the radar and doesn't quite want to join the ranks of the lively and exciting big cities. But that's exactly what can have its special charm, because still waters are known to run deep. Dive into the secrets of Hannover and go in search of gay-friendly offers. You will not be disappointed, because from a selection of bars and cinemas to a large sauna and various meeting places, there is really everything that the gay heart desires.
The city welcomes around 25,000 guests every year for Christopher Street Day. Then the colorful rainbow flags fly in the city and demonstrations and events draw attention to the rights and freedom of the LGBTQ community. Also to meet like-minded people, the Gay Pride is of course every year anew a real visitor magnet for gays.
The gay nightlife in the local gay bar
Where better to turn night into day and meet one or the other nice companion? Of course, in one of the gay bars of the Lower Saxon city. The gay nightlife joins the numerous bars of the city in the middle of the center and continues northeast towards the main station. The Burgklause in Mitte has long since achieved real cult status. It has been attracting the LGBTQ+ community since 1967, but is also a popular spot for straight people. Close to the main train station is the
Bar Romantis a cocktail bar that is also a real scene meeting place for the queer community in the city, but is open to guests of all orientations for a social evening. If you want to stay among your own kind, the Schwule Sau in Hannover's Nordstadt is just the place for you. Gayfriendly theater performances, concerts or even theme parties complement the classic bar character of the Gay Bar. In total, you can look forward to about half a dozen gay-friendly bars on site.
Gay cinemas in the capital of Lower Saxony
Mainly around the northeastern center in the direction of the main station are several gay cinemas. Many are classically part of a sex store. With Joe's Dark Hannover, however, there is also an exciting combination of a gay cinema and a darkroom as well as various play options for you and your new acquaintances among the approximately four sex cinemas. A combination of cinema and bar awaits you at Irrgarten Pornokino & Bar.
Meeting place gay sauna in Hannover
The Vulkan Sauna in Hannover is not only one of the first gay saunas in Germany, but also one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Look forward to a large sauna area, which is complemented by offerings such as a cold pool and a whirlpool. A nice feature and a delightful idea for making new acquaintances is the Gay Sauna's maze. Varied events attract not only once to the relaxed visit of the sauna world.
On to cruising in Hannover and surroundings
In terms of meeting places, the capital of Lower Saxony is well positioned and offers you about a dozen choices. The classic parking lot is just as much a choice as hidden clearings in parks and forests. Close to the city, the Maschsee with the Maschpark is a popular spot. A little outside the city, the chances of a convivial end to the day are also good at Silbersee in neighboring Langenhagen. Various rest areas along the A2 highway that runs past the city are also ideal. Here, the Herford parking lot has long since made a name for itself as a meeting place.
You now really want to make Hannover unsafe? Discover the colorful nightlife and make new acquaintances easily. If you want even more, you should also take a look at the smaller cities in the area such as Hildesheim or Braunschweig!
