Rowing in Berlin

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Berlin has a rich rowing tradition rooted in Germany's strong Olympic rowing programme. The Spree River and the Dahme, along with lakes like the Wannsee and Muggelsee, provide excellent training waters. The city's industrial-chic fitness culture has made Concept2 ergs a common sight in gyms across Kreuzberg, Mitte, and Prenzlauer Berg. Berlin's competitive and recreational rowing clubs, combined with a growing functional fitness movement, create a diverse indoor and outdoor rowing community.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Berliner Ruder-Club

One of the premier rowing clubs in the German capital, based on the Dahme River in Gruenau. BRC has a strong competitive programme and runs masters and recreational sections.

Ruderverein Hellas Berlin

A welcoming club based in Gruenau, Hellas offers rowing for all levels and is known for its friendly community atmosphere and strong junior development programme.

Academischer Ruderclub Kiel zu Berlin

A university-affiliated club with a competitive focus, based near the Muggelsee and popular with students and young professionals in Berlin.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +CrossFit Mitte in central Berlin -- a large functional fitness gym with Concept2 RowErgs, SkiErgs, and regular rowing elements in programming.
  • +McFIT Berlin Alexanderplatz -- one of the city's busiest gyms with Concept2 ergs in the cardio area.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Germany is HYROX's home country, and Berlin is one of its biggest race cities with events at Messe Berlin. The city's CrossFit and functional fitness scene is substantial, with gyms like CrossFit Mitte, Urban Heroes, and numerous F45 and EVO Fitness locations running HYROX preparation programmes. The 1,000m rowing station is a focus area given the strong erg culture in German fitness.

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