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Why it pairs perfectly with the KiezTour
The Schwules Museum on Lützowstraße collects, researches and exhibits queer history at a level that sets international standards — and sits in walking distance from the Rainbow Quarter.
Why his legacy still matters
Magnus Hirschfeld made Berlin a city of queer science and emancipation — and paid for it with exile and the destruction of his institute. His story is part of Berlin's DNA.
Why drag is more than a show
Drag queens belong to Berlin like nightlife and attitude. In the Rainbow Quarter they are performers, storytellers and a political statement at the same time.
How to plan a queer Berlin evening
You have one evening in Berlin and want to actually understand the Rainbow Quarter, not just walk through it? Here's a mini-route with tour, locations and a few tips that aren't from every guidebook.
When the quarter gets even more colourful — and why that's only half the story
Pride, the Lesbian and Gay Street Festival, Folsom Europe — the Rainbow Quarter hosts several major queer events. When they happen, what makes them different and why the quarter is exciting outside event weekends too.
