Magnus-Hirschfeld-Centrum (mhc)

Queer centre · Hamburg Winterhude

Since 1983 the Magnus-Hirschfeld-Centrum on Borgweg has been the nucleus of Hamburg’s queer community: counselling, self-help groups, youth work and events under one roof, plus the café MOTTYS Bar & Bistro as an open meeting place.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (89)
• since 1983
• In-house café
• Counselling

Address

Borgweg 8
22303 Hamburg

Opening hours

Counselling by appointment
Café and events according to the programme

Crowd

LGBTIQ* people of all generations

Facilities

Counselling, groups, youth work, culture, café

What makes mhc special

The centre is named after the sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld. It offers counselling for gay men, LesBiQueer counselling, trans* counselling, youth and parent work and legal advice. Numerous self-help groups meet regularly in the building.

Café and programme

The café at mhc is a meeting place for conversation, groups and a drink in between. The programme includes theatre, music and talks. It is right by Borgweg U-Bahn station (U3), somewhat away from the scene in St. Georg.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (4.5 stars, 89 reviews), official website mhc-hh.de, Hamburg Tourismus. Opening hours and programme may change, please check before visiting.