Rowing in Munich

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Munich is one of Germany's top rowing cities, with clubs training on the Isar River, the Regattastrecke Oberschleissheim (the 1972 Olympic rowing course), and the scenic Starnberger See. The Bavarian capital has a strong tradition of both competitive and recreational rowing, and its modern fitness scene means Concept2 ergs are standard equipment in gyms and CrossFit boxes across the city.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Münchner Ruderclub von 1880

One of Munich's oldest and most prestigious rowing clubs, based on the Isar. Offers competitive and recreational rowing with a strong masters programme.

Ruderverein Bayern München

A large rowing club with access to the Olympic regatta course at Oberschleissheim. Fields competitive crews at national and international regattas.

Akademischer Ruderclub München

The university rowing club based at the Isar, welcoming students of all levels with a novice intake each semester.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +CrossFit Munich in Schwabing -- a top affiliate with Concept2 rowers, SkiErgs, and structured erg programming.
  • +FitnessFirst Munich Central -- centrally located with Concept2 RowErgs on the gym floor.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Munich is a major city on the HYROX calendar, with races held at the Messe München. CrossFit Munich, Freeletics Gym, and F45 studios run HYROX preparation classes featuring the 1,000m row station. Munich's strong endurance sports culture provides an excellent foundation for HYROX training.

Track Your Ergs in Munich

Whether you row at a club, a CrossFit box, or your home gym in Munich, Watta tracks every session. Snap your PM5 screen, get your Effort Score, and see how you compare on the leaderboard.

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