Leipzig's best known bar and nightlife area is Karl-Liebknecht Street, often referred to as "die Karli" by the students. In the summer months, this street is like a crowded ant trail.

It’s midday on a sunny German morning and I’m joining a procession of cyclists peddling towards a Leipzig industrial estate. It’s a Saturday, so the ramshackle office blocks are mostly empty.

Leipzig’s WHOLE Festival returns this summer for its sixth edition, celebrating queer nightlife both inside and outside of Germany. This year’s event takes place from August 2 - 5 in Leipzig’s ...