Refugium Swingerclub

Refugium Swing & Dance sits on Krokamp 64 in the commercial outskirts of Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein — an unglamorous address that gives nothing away about the modern lounge-bar world behind the door. Owner Marco Marien designed the club as a deliberate departure from red-velvet clichés: the palette runs to deep green and anthracite, the lighting is considered, and the 500-capacity interior divides into distinct zones that read more like a design-conscious nightclub than a backroom. At its centre is a dance floor anchored by an actual ceiling swing and a DJ booth; off to one side, a well-stocked bar and a separate English-style smoking room keep the social energy moving; scattered throughout are sofa lounge areas where guests talk, watch, and warm up at their own pace. The play rooms — two discreetly positioned and thematically designed spaces — sit well removed from the social areas, alongside a Séparée that doubles as an erotic cinema. Hygiene is taken visibly seriously: towels, disinfectant, condoms, mouthwash, and disposable toothbrushes are stationed throughout, and the venue's barrier-free showers and toilets make it fully accessible to wheelchair users. In warmer months, a 1,000-square-metre outdoor terrace opens up, adding a pool, whirlpool, TikiBar, BBQ station, and a second play area to the mix. The club runs regular themed evenings, seasonal parties, and — every four to six weeks — a free newcomer orientation session at 18:00, before normal doors, with no registration required. Admission is structured around an all-in price covering entry, buffet, premium beverages, and the wardrobe service: €50 in advance, €60 on the door; women enter at €25 and couples at €50. Solo male pricing is set separately and higher as a deliberate tool to keep the gender ratio balanced. Dress code is enforced at the entrance — men in dark long trousers (blue jeans excluded), a plain solid-colour shirt, and proper shoes; women in stylish rather than everyday attire. Once inside, phones and cameras are banned in public areas, and explicit consent is required for all contact; staff are trained to recognise genuine distress. Drugs, solicitation, and any harassment carry an immediate house ban.