Amsterdam gay cruising
Patroc Amsterdam Gay Guide 2025
Shops
Black Body
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 19:00;Sunday 12:00 – 18:00
Fetish shop for men: underwear, sportswear, rubber, leather etc.
blackbody.nl
@ Kerkstraat 173
Amsterdam 1017 GH
Tram: Keizersgracht
+31 20 626 2553, +31 683863467 (mobile)
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Gays & Gadgets / Underground
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 19:00;Friday, Saturday 11:00 – 19:00;Sunday 12:00 – 19:00
Gifts, gadgets, cards and party tickets. Gay magazines, flyers and discount cards.
In the basement with kink shop Underground.
gaysandgadgets.com
@ Spuistraat 44
Amsterdam 1012 TV
Tram: Nieuwezijds Kolk
+31 20 330 1461
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House of Riegillio
Wednesday-Sunday 13:30 – 21:00
Queer store with fetish gear, casual streetwear, underwear and accessories, featuring brands such as MR. Riegillio, Barcode, Alpha Industries and Adidas.
mr-riegillio.com
@ Reguliersdwarsstraat 39
Amsterdam 1017 BK
+31 20 244 6943
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Mister B
Daily 11:00 – 19:00
Famous shop for leather and rubber gear, erotic toys etc.
misterb.com/amster
drake’s cruising club
Welcome to drake’s Cruising – Amsterdam’s award-winning playground.
A bold, no-judgment zone for gay, bi, and curious men looking for real connections – the kind that don’t require small talk or endless swiping.
Our space is built for action:
A large, well-designed cruising area, nightclub vibes, and a crowd that’s as diverse as it is adventurous – locals, travelers, and everyone in between. Whether you’re here to explore or you know exactly what you want, Drake’s is the place to do it.
Free lockers and Wi-Fi included.
What you see is what you get — or not. No pressure. No pretense. Just real men, concrete moments, right here, right now.
admission: €13 day ticket | visitors under 26 years old: €5 daytime ticket
to enter: show up at the counter on the ground floor and ask for the cinema
minimum age: 18 years
location: damrak 61 – first floor | 1012 lm amsterdam
opening times:
MONDAY – SUNDAY 12:00 – 19:00
24TH OF DECEMBER OPEN 12:00 – 19:00
31ST OF DECEMBER OPEN 12:00 – 19:00
1ST OF JANUARY OPEN 12:00 – 19:00
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Oeverlanden cruising area
This part of the Oeverlanden park is Amsterdams biggest cruising place, and the only place where it is officially recognized and tolerated, as indicated on signs. An additional sign threatens with a fine if you cruise outside the designated area!
Action is morning and night (but at night this can be dangerous), 'clothes optional' recreation is possible.
Be sure not to give offence to passers-by - sex should only be done out of sight.
(At Your Own Risk!)
Location of Oeverlanden cruising area Full screen map
Oeverlanden with Scottish Highlander cow
Sign explaining cruising area
Sign about cruising fines in Oeverlandenpark
John’s Guide for Gay Cruising in the Dutch Capital, Amsterdam
But of course, a vacation in Amsterdam is not “only” about intimate encounters and cruising. Besides its unique cultural heritage with many historical buildings and museums, Amsterdam has a strong connection to nature. Be it the world-famous canals, the parks, or the Northern Sea around the corner, it’s not going to be boring during your trip to the Dutch capital city.
For many European travelers from the LGBTQ+ society, Amsterdam is one of the most LGBTQ+ welcoming and gay-friendly cities in the world. So don’t forget to bookmark this Amsterdam Gay Cruising Manual for your next queer adventures!
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