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Memorial stone for Ulm nightclub Aquarium ceremoniously inaugurated!
On November 10th, 2025, a memorial stone was inaugurated in Ulm for the legendary nightclub “Aquarium”, which shaped the queer scene.
Memorial stone for Ulm nightclub Aquarium ceremoniously inaugurated!
On Sunday, November 10, 2025, a very special memorial stone was inaugurated in Ulm that commemorates the legendary “Aquarium” nightclub. Despite the pouring rain, numerous people came together to honor the splendor and history of this important meeting place for the queer scene. The club, which was run by Manfred Zauter and Garry Lottermoser from 1966 to 1999, attracted celebrities for over three decades and offered a space for countless encounters and memories.
The memorial stone measures an impressive 60 cm x 60 cm and symbolizes the heyday of the “Aquarium”. The famous guests who celebrated there include such illustrious names as Nina Hagen, Udo Jürgens, Reinhold Messner, Nana Mouskouri and even Freddie Mercury, who celebrated his 39th birthday here in 1985. It is also rumored that Michael Jackson also visited the “Aquarium” – his double was at least spotted there, as SWR reports.
Memory and commemoration
The event included a diverse program, including the screening of a documentary film and the play “Aquarium ’85.” Eva-Maria Glathe-Braun gave a moving speech in which she remembered Rafael Blumenstock, who was murdered 35 years ago and was a regular visitor to the club. His murder remains unsolved to this day and is a reminder of the challenges facing the queer community.
Ariane Müller, who launched the initiative to lay the memorial stone, emphasized the importance of spaces for queer people in her speech. She highlighted how important such places are to the community and that it is essential to preserve and give a face to their past. To toast this moving story, two glasses of champagne were symbolically placed on the memorial stone.
Café culture in Boedo
In contrast to the celebration in Ulm is the lively café culture in the Boedo district, one of the 48 districts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This originally proletarian district has developed into a cultural center in recent decades. The first electric trams served Boedo in the early 20th century, and the district is still known today for its important cafés such as Café Dante and Café El Japonés, where residents and visitors can meet.
Picco and tango are other keywords associated with Boedo. Historically, the district was a center for independent theater and creative activity in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, the spirit of bygone days lives on and despite its urbanization challenges, such as the limited green space of only 0.2 m² per inhabitant, the cultural identity remains strong. Wikipedia) shares interesting aspects about the development of the district and its important squares and sites such as the Esquina Homero Manzi, known for the famous tango “Sur”.
Whether in Ulm at the inauguration of the memorial stone or in Boedo between the historic cafés and theaters - culture is alive and memories are what bring people together. Cheers to diversity and living history in all its facets!