The recently launched "QueerCityPass" is described as Europe's first tourist ticket for lesbian, gay and trans visitors in Berlin, Cologne or Vienna.
As one of Europe’s most LGBTQ+ friendly cities, the German capital now has a travel pass to match.
The QueerCityPass is a public transport ticket that comes with discounts at over 70 queer-owned and queer-friendly businesses, making it an obvious choice for LGBTQ+ visitors who’d rather support a queer bookshop than a generic souvenir stand.
Here's a look at what the pass gets you in Berlin. (For more information about what's on offer in Cologne or Vienna see the official website.)
What does the 'QueerCityPass' include?
The pass covers unlimited travel on public transport in Berlin; including on S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains, as well as local trams and buses.
In short the pass is all a visitor needs to move between the museums, the sauna and maybe a karaoke bar without breaking the bank.
Pass holders also get discounts of up to 50 percent at a wide range of participating business partners:
These include city tours, such as with BerlinGuide.de and Alternative Berlin Tours as well as live performances at iconic venues like Friedrichstadt-Palast and the Renaissance Theatre.
Museums and exhibitions are also featured, such as the Schwules Museum, Berlinische Galerie, and KW Institute for Contemporary Art.
Shopping options include queer-oriented stores like Brunos Berlin, Eisenherz Buchladen, and Mann-O-Meter.
There’s also love for the nightlife crowd, with deals at clubs like Böse Buben and Connection Club. Other unique experiences include Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke and Boiler Sauna.
And a range of food and drink spots are also on offer to fuel it all.
If you’re travelling with kids, one adult ticket covers free travel for up to three children aged six to 14.
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How much does it cost?
Tickets are available for the central AB zones, or for the extended ABC zone (which adds access to the airport):
- 48 hours: AB €23.80 / ABC €27.60
- 72 hours: AB €35.60 / ABC €41.30
- 4 days: AB €47.50 / ABC €55.10
- 5 days: AB €49.50 / ABC €58.80
- 6 days: AB €51.90 / ABC €59.90
How does the value compare?
Interestingly, the new QueerCityPass is a bit cheaper than the Berlin "Welcome Card" which is the city's longer-standing offer for visitors that comes with the same access to public transport and discounts at various other attractions and shops.
The Welcome Card starts at €28.50 for 48 hours in AB zone (making the QueerCityPass nearly five euros cheaper). And the savings are even more for longer stays: The Welcome Card climbs to €58.50 for six days (versus €51.90).
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Beyond the price, the QueerCityPass is pointedly oriented toward queer-owned businesses, something the Welcome Card makes no claim to.
The QueerCityPass is valid in Berlin, Cologne, and Vienna, and is to be available until December 31st, 2026. Tickets can be purchased at queercitypass.com, or on the S-Bahn Berlin website, or at any public ticket machines.
Note: If you’re staying longer than six days, Germany’s Deutschlandticket covers all regional public transport nationwide for €63 a month. So for affordable, queer-friendly travel over an extended stay you might consider signing up for the monthly pass, and then seeking out the queer businesses on your own.
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