Are you looking for gay cruising spots where you can have a little discreet fun with other men? Gay cruising spots worth a spontaneous visit are mostly found in larger German cities such as Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg. At most cruising spots you'll meet not only other gay men, but also curious bisexual and married men who now and then feel like being with another man.

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Where do I find gay cruising spots in my city?

You'll find the best-known gay cruising spots in gay city magazines or listed on gay blogs and gay communities online. There are gay cruising spots where things mostly happen in the evening under cover of darkness, but some more sheltered places such as public restrooms are sometimes busy during the day too. In any case, keep your eyes open so you don't draw unwanted attention while cruising, or only the attention of men you actually want to get something started with.

 

Gay Cruising Spots – Public Restrooms

Public restrooms, known in German as "Klappen", are practically the classic among cruising spots for gay men. Not everyone is turned on by the idea of sex in a dirty public restroom, but at least you see right away where you stand and what the other guy has in his pants, and you can retreat into a stall straight away if it clicks.

The number of these restrooms in German cities has dropped sharply over the years, though. The reason is fairly mundane: many run-down public restrooms have been closed or converted into pay toilets with cleaning staff. The latter is of course not ideal for discreet cruising.

 

Gay Cruising Spots – Parks

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Large public parks such as the Tiergarten in Berlin also often have areas where men can meet more or less discreetly. Since vegetation doesn't always provide enough cover, parks are busiest later in the evening and at night. Look online for what's going on in your city and simply try your luck in the evening. You can easily spot like-minded gay men: they wander around alone, more or less aimlessly, and make eye contact.

 

Gay Cruising Spots – Sauna

Gay saunas are mainly found in big cities too. There are also gyms with separate sauna areas that are used as gay cruising spots. If your gym has a sauna area, you may be lucky enough to run into other gay men there as well. Of course you need to be a bit more careful in gyms, but you'll find gay men in practically every gym.