Where to play in Berlin Beach Volleyball: Small overview
In Berlin, there are many opportunities to play beach volleyball casually. Some of you might be new to the city or only staying for a short period, so it’s definitely helpful to know a few places where you can quickly sign up to play. You’ll find the best spots and additional information here. To find good players beyond the F1 level, only the two largest beach volleyball groups (Lust auf nen Vierer) or a request on our website will help.
In Berlin Beach volleyball scene, there are 2 large beach volleyball groups that always play at the same times and at the same location. These groups are called ‘Just Play’ and ‘Lust auf nen Vierer.’ Sometimes, they have up to 60 participants. They offer a great opportunity to get started in the beach volleyball scene in Berlin. The skill levels in these groups vary a lot. There are complete beginners, but also good players with a relatively high level of play.
Additionally, there are many Facebook groups for beach volleyball. These groups are different from the other two because there are no fixed times or locations for playing. Instead, anyone can post spontaneously that they want to play. Usually, the following details are enough: time (when you want to play), location (where), and your skill level. Other participants will respond, and the game is organized directly through social media.
The last option is to join a Meetup group to find beach volleyball enthusiasts. Meetup groups often play at the same times regularly. Registration is flexible and can be done on short notice. These groups are more suitable for A1 and A2 skill levels.
Play Beach Volleyball in Volkspark Friedrichshain for Free
The most affordable option to play beach volleyball in Berlin, which is completely free, is to play at Volkspark Friedrichshain. Volkspark Friedrichshain is a recreational area in the Friedrichshain district of Berlin. In the center of the park, there is a dip filled with sand. This ‘Sandbox’ offers space for six beach volleyball courts in Berlin Friedrichshain.
You can play beach volleyball on all of these courts for free, BUT: the courts do not provide poles for the nets. This means that everything needs to be brought: poles, nets, boundary lines, etc. Since the courts are free, they are very popular. On summer weekends with good weather, all the courts are usually taken by 10 a.m. About 100 meters from the dip, there is a restroom and a small bar with snacks and drinks. Across from the park, there are, of course, many restaurants and bars.
People even play here in winter because, during the Corona period, many people fell in love with playing outdoors. Just show up and ask if you can join in. It usually works without any problems!
More information about the park you can finde here.
Best 2 hot spots for Beach Volleyball in Berlin: Beach Mitte and Beach61 / East 61
Probably the best option to play beach volleyball is to sign up for the official offers from Beach Mitte or Beach 61. Both options are essentially the same. The only difference is in the name: at Beach Mitte, it’s currently called ‘All you can beach,’ while at Beach 61, it’s ‘Open Play.’
The process is that you need to register in advance. Registration should be done about a week before the event, as the courts are often fully booked on short notice. Once you’re registered, you can show up at the specified time, for example, at Beach Mitte. There, you’ll meet all the other players who have also signed up. Usually, you’ll play on 10 to 20 courts that Beach Mitte or Beach 61 have reserved for the groups. Typically, you play with one player or group and then switch to the next. It’s a great way to meet new players. All skill levels are usually present, from beginners to highly advanced players.
Beachvolleyball at Lust auf nen Vierer: Biggest beach volleyball group in Berlin at Facebook
Numerically, this is the largest group for beach volleyball in Berlin. You can find the registration for the group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/151900118186595/
Games are held weekly in winter on Sundays at two different locations: South Beach and East 61. In summer, games are only held outdoors at Beach 61 (Gleisdreieck Park).
Registration always starts on Tuesday during the week, but there is no specific time. A post is made by the administrator of the Facebook group, and anyone who wants to play on Sunday must sign up as quickly as possible on Facebook. The post usually appears around 4-5 p.m. The first ~50 spots then get the right to play. You have to register very quickly, as the spots are often taken within 2-3 hours.
Afterward, you meet at South Beach or East 61 and play with like-minded people. You don’t need a partner and can go alone
Beachvolleyball at Just Play: Facebook grout and official group of South Beach Berlin
A relatively large group with a similar skill level (A1-F1) is the JustPlay Beach Volleyball group. They also play weekly, but registration is done by phone and can be made starting on Monday of the respective week. However, this group only plays in winter. The meetings take place at South Beach, which we consider the best indoor venue in Berlin.
Games are always held on Saturdays from 12 to 3 p.m. at South Beach.
Registration by phone: 030 68089864
Further information:
South Beach, Just Play oben auswählen
MeetUp Beachvolleyball Groups in Berlin: Play at flexible times with different people
There are several Meetup groups. Most of these groups play at the A1 and A2 levels. In some cases, there are no fixed times, and the games are organized spontaneously.
Here are a few examples
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/Berlin-Beachvolleyball/
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/Terrible-Beach-Volleyball-Berlin/
https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/Berlin-Beachvolleyball-Beginners/
Beach volleyball groups at Facebook: further options to play
There are several Facebook beach volleyball groups. They have a similar level to the Meetup groups, A1 and A2. In some cases, there are no fixed times, and games are organized spontaneously.
Here are a few examples:
Beachvolleyball Berlin one:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/178772025491440/
Berlin Beachvolleyball:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/627178727490845/?ref=br_rs
Kids Training Beach volleyball in Berlin
Unfortunately, there are only a few opportunities to teach children beach volleyball in Berlin. The best option is to have children train at Beach 61 (in summer) or East 61 (in winter). Children from the age of 6 can be brought for training there. The sessions usually last 90 minutes. It’s also more affordable than adult training sessions because Beach 61/East 61 clearly subsidizes beach volleyball for children, which is really great. In winter, you can book beach volleyball training for children here, and in summer, here.
In addition, there are opportunities to book camps abroad at selected times with ChampChamp. ChampChamp is currently the leader in this area. However, the camps only take place 1 to 2 times a year.
Beach volleyball in Berlin with strong players > F3.
Are you new to Berlin or just visiting for a short time and looking for strong beach volleyball partners or opponents? Feel free to contact us directly, and include some information, like how many DVV points you have or which tournaments you’ve played in, and we’ll help you out. To connect good players, we’ve also created a beach volleyball WhatsApp group in Berlin
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