Brothels

As an East Westphalian city, Bielefeld has a modest but present selection of legal brothels. The Eros Center on Eckendorfer Straße is the best-known address in the city and follows the classic German Laufhaus concept.

Legal Framework

• Sex work has been fully legal in Germany since 2002.
• The Prostitute Protection Act (ProstSchG) of 2017 introduced mandatory registration, health counseling, and operating permits.
• Condom use is mandatory for all sexual services — no exceptions.
• Licensed venues hold an official permit.
• Prices and services are always negotiated directly beforehand.

Tips for Visitors

• Polite, respectful behavior is a baseline expectation.
• In Laufhaus buildings, you knock on a door — a "no" means no.
• Cash is the preferred payment method.