Sport/Recreation
Berlin-Grünau Regatta Course has hosted competitive rowing and sailing since 1868, making it one of the oldest active race courses of its kind in the country. It's free to visit and offers a scenic waterside walk alongside the racecourse, appealing to those interested in the sport's history as much as watching an event. Some nearby residents note the noise from powerboats and jet skis during summer events as a downside. Its free access and no-booking policy make it an easy, low-key addition to a Berlin itinerary for rowing enthusiasts.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h
🕰️ Best time
morning or afternoon
🚶 Walking intensity
Moderate walking
Best season
Booking
What people say
"The regatta course Berlin-Grünau is a race field in the southeast of Berlin. The first official sailing regatta took place in 1868 and the first rowing regatta on the course took place in 1880. It was also the venue for the rowing and canoeing competitions of the 1936 Olympic Games. Today the course is 2,000m long, offers six lanes for rowing competitions and up to nine lanes for canoeing. It is the property of the Treptow-Köpenick district. Know your facts: Location: Regattastraße 191-233 12527 Berlin District Grünau Public transport: tram 68 (station Regattatribünen) Year opened: 1868 Sustainability: The regatta course is listed. In this context, special care is taken to install sustainable materials. Home of: The National Training Center of Kayaking and Rowing Fun Fact: The regatta course Grünau is the oldest sports facility in Berlin that is still in use."
— Vivek 7
