Freudenhaus Hase, Cultural venue and bordell in Gesundbrunnen, Berlin, Germany.
Freudenhaus Hase is a multi-story building in Gesundbrunnen that regularly hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances. It operates simultaneously as a workplace for sex workers and an art event venue, combining both activities under one roof.
The building opened in 1996 as an art venue and transformed in 2005 into Berlin's first walk-in sex establishment. This shift made it a model for regulated and open treatment of sex work in the city.
The name reflects the historical significance of such establishments in Berlin's cultural landscape. Visitors encounter a blend of contemporary art and an open approach to sex work that runs deep in the city's identity.
The venue is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 12 PM to 8 PM and located in Gesundbrunnen. Visitors should note that art events are held regularly with varying schedules and availability.
In 2006, director Annette Kuss created a play called 'Freudendienste' drawn from interviews with sex workers. Major media outlets covered the production, demonstrating how artistic creation and everyday experience are intertwined at this place.
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