Backcountry Skiing Berlin

Swim @ Liepnitzsee

=== THE TOUR === On Saturday I'll drive to Liepnitzsee for a swim and a short picknick on the lake. I have a car and I wouldn't mind some company. We will depart at 09:00 (sharp) and drive to a parking space near the lake. From there it is a 10 minute walk. I have to be back in town by 15:00. Note that the place is remote. There are no facilities. You have to bring everything you need. === WHAT TO BRING === • Swimming wear, towls, etc. • Water, drinks and food • Good mood • 5 Euros for fuel and parking fees === NO-SHOW POLICY === I enforce a zero-tolerance policy on no-shows and last-minute cancellations. If you RSVP and don't show up, you will be removed from the group. If your plans change, please cancel early enough to make your seat available for someone else.

Soundground: free improvised music workshop

**A place to meet sound, without maps** Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)** Everyone enters as they are. No score. No threshold of skill. We follow the room, moment by moment— listening, nudging, letting the music find itself. A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep— each carries weight. Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated. There are no wrong directions here. We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward: to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together. That is where the music begins. * 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all. * ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration background.** * 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough. * 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099] * 🗓 Every Saturday 12:00 * 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join Come make sound—come be heard.

FLINTA* Track Session Rehberge

Join our track sessions in Rehberge! Twice a month on Tuesdays, we’ll meet at the Track of Volkspark Rehberge at 18:30 for a group training. Meeting point - the Track of Volkspark Rehberge https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryhaXFxb3v9JJzyr8?g_st=ic Afterwards we‘ll have drinks or dinner if we feel like it. Don’t worry if you are new! Joining track sessions is a great chance to start 😉 Take care and see you soon ❤️ P.S. ‼️️ Please cancel your participation if you can’t show up, even if it’s at short notice so that we don’t wait for you. Thanks! ‼️

Tantric Date Night - Tantra workshop for couples

! All sessions in English except for 24.03, 21.04, 09.06, 28.07 & 01.09- these sessions will be in German ! Wanting to connect deeper with your partner? Looking for new ways to be intimate? Hoping to foster love, awareness, and communication in your relationship? Take some quality time away from the daily grid and explore Tantra together through embodied practice. The practice is designed to foster deeper intimacy, attunement and harmony between the two of you. Tantra invites you to allow your life force energy to flow without inhibition and to cultivate it for self-realization. Part of the practice is about inviting in more opening. Openness creates union, resistance creates separation. Deep connection, more pleasure and joy are a result of experiencing more openness. Tantra is for everyone! All couples are welcome regardless of sexual orientation and experience level. Not in a romantic relationship? Feel free to bring anyone you'd like to practice Tantra with. **What to expect:** * **Discourse, demo practice and Q&A**: learn about Tantra through discourse, ask your questions * **Tantra meditation practice**: presence, movement, sound and breath * **Sharing before and after practice**: share about your fears and desires & reflect on your experience * **Cozy studio setting**: enjoy a comfortable and intimate environment * **No partner-exchange:** practice only with your partner * **Fully clothed:** you may keep your clothes on during the entire practice **What to bring:** * Wear comfortable clothing * Water bottle to stay hydrated **Tickets:** 69€ per couple. Please purchase your ticket via [sophieheldens.com](https://www.sophieheldens.com/tickets?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=datenight) **Location:** Praxis Köpi Köpenicker Straße 175 10997 Berlin Kreuzberg Walk to the second courtyard and take the stairs to the front door on the left. **Please note:** Praxis Köpi is located on the 5th floor and there is no elevator available. Only book a ticket if you can walk the stairs. The benefit: a beautiful private studio with loads of natural light. **!! Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time !!** Once we start the session, I can’t let you in anymore because it disturbs the class. Please do yourself and the group a favour by coming on time. Thank you! **Workshop facilitator** Hi! My name is Sophie. My passion for Tantra is rooted in a deep spiritual yearning and an inner knowing that Tantra is my path. My desire to teach Tantra has been sparked by having witnessed my own growth and healing as a result of these practices and it is inspired by a vision to create a more beautiful world. I create a space that is loving and nurturing, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that you feel save and supported. My workshops are gentle yet transformative, spiritual yet grounded and always heart-centered. I'm passionate about bridging the wisdom of ancient Tantra with modern-day practices. For more information, feel free to visit my website: [www.sophieheldens.com](https://www.sophieheldens.com?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=datenight)

Harz Adventure - Titan RT Bridge & Baumannshöhle.

ComedyShorts- New Player Match + Open Jam- free entry

ComedyShorts is bringing you double the fun - in one night! On Sunday, June 7th, our new cast will set the stage on fire, performing a ComedyShorts Match. Right after that we invite you to play in an Open Jam, where we will teach you our classic games and give you the chance to try them out! AND - the entrance is free (we will pass the hat around in the end and you can support us as you see fit) Seats are Limited so make sure to reserve your spot at the link: [https://www.yesticket.org/e/ZXIAMyVxH9](https://www.yesticket.org/e/ZXIAMyVxH9) Sunday, June 7th, 20:00 at 800a, Stettiner Str. 19, 13357 Berlin

Straussee Lake Walk & Cold War Secrets

***Scenic lakeside walk around Straussee, unique ferry ride, Cold War history, forests, waterfront cafés & a perfect escape from Berlin.*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/straussee-lake-7jun2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/straussee-lake-7jun2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** Join us for a fascinating day trip to **Strausberg**, one of Brandenburg’s hidden gems located just outside Berlin, where peaceful lakeside nature meets intriguing Cold War history. Nestled among forests and centered around the beautiful **Straussee Lake**, this charming town offers a refreshing escape from the city's hustle and bustle. We'll enjoy a scenic walk around the lake, cross the water aboard one of Europe’s most unique ferries, and uncover stories from a time when Strausberg played a crucial role in East Germany’s military command structure. The area may appear peaceful today, but beneath its forests lies a remarkable past. During the GDR era, Strausberg served as a major military headquarters, complete with secret bunker networks and communication centers built to withstand wartime scenarios. Along the way, we'll enjoy tranquil woodland trails, waterfront views, local wildlife, and plenty of opportunities to relax, take photographs, and connect with fellow explorers. Whether you're interested in history, nature, photography, or simply looking for a unique day outside Berlin, this trip offers the perfect combination of all four. **WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?** **🚠 Straussee Ferry – A Unique European Experience** Cross the lake aboard the famous **Straussee Ferry**, a free-floating electric trolley ferry powered by an overhead cable. It is the only operational ferry of its kind in Europe. **🏛️ Cold War & GDR History** Discover how Strausberg became one of East Germany's most important military command centers and learn about the hidden bunker complexes built beneath the surrounding landscape. **🌲 Scenic Lakeside & Forest Walk** Enjoy a relaxed walking route around Straussee through peaceful forests, waterfront paths, and natural landscapes. **📸 Beautiful Photography Opportunities** Capture stunning lakeside scenery, woodland trails, historic locations, and unique transport infrastructure. **☕ Lakeside Coffee & Lunch Stop** Relax by the water with fellow participants and enjoy a coffee, cake, lunch, or cold drink before heading back to Berlin. **🌿 Escape the City** Only a short train ride from Berlin, yet it feels like a completely different world. **TRIP DETAILS** **Start and End Date:** Sunday, 7 June. **Meeting Location and Time:** Meet at Warschauer Straße S-Bahn Station at 9:00 am on Sunday. **Note:** Exact platform location in Warschauer Straße S-Bahn Station will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants the day before the trip. **Finishing Location and Time:** Warschauer Straße S-Bahn Station at 5:30 pm on Sunday. **Walking Information:** 🥾 Distance: Easy scenic lakeside walking route ⏱ Duration: Full-day outing including breaks 📈 Difficulty: Easy / Intermediate 🌲 Terrain: Flat lakeside paths, woodland trails, and paved sections 🚶 Pace: Relaxed & social **What is Included?** * Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration of the trip. * Guided walk around Straussee Lake * Historical storytelling about Strausberg and the Cold War period * Lakeside ferry crossing * Group coordination for train travel. * Small friendly group atmosphere. * Access to a WhatsApp group and Google photos album dedicated for this trip. **Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication. **What to Bring?** 🥾 Comfortable walking shoes or trainers 💧 Water bottle 🍫 Light snack 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing ☔ Light rain jacket (recommended) 📸 Camera or smartphone 🎫 Zone C transit ticket or Deutschlandticket **How to get to Warschauer Straße?** We will travel together using the S-Bahn. Participants will require: ✔️ BVG Ticket covering Zone C OR ✔️ Deutschland ticket **Need Assistance:** For travel planning help or future multi-day trips, reach out directly: 📲 WhatsApp / SMS +49 152 2150 6123 +49 151 2486 7229 **WHAT IS THE PLAN?** **🕘 9:00 AM – Meet at Warschauer Straße Station** Meet your guide and fellow participants before departing together for Strausberg. **🚆 9:15 AM – S-Bahn Journey to Strausberg** Relax and enjoy the journey through eastern Brandenburg. **🌊 10:15 AM – Arrival at Straussee** Introduction to the day and overview of Strausberg’s fascinating history. **🚠 10:45 AM – Ferry Crossing** Experience the unique Straussee Ferry and cross the lake. **🌲 11:00 AM – Lakeside Nature Walk** Begin our relaxed walk around the lake while exploring forests, waterfronts, and local wildlife. **🏛️ 12:30 PM – Cold War History Stops** Learn about Strausberg’s military significance during the GDR era and hear stories about the hidden bunker systems built beneath the region. **🍽️ 1:30 PM – Lunch & Coffee Break by the Water** Relax at a lakeside café or restaurant and enjoy some free time. **🌿 3:00 PM – Continue Scenic Walk** Complete the lakeside loop while enjoying peaceful views and photography opportunities. **🚆 4:30 PM – Return Journey to Berlin** Board the S-Bahn back to Berlin. **🕔 Late Afternoon – Arrival at Warschauer Straße** End of a fascinating day of nature, history, and exploration. **FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES:** Please do join our WhatsApp/Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc. 1. 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Cycle round the beautiful open cast mine of Welzow

**Meet Point:** Ostbahnhof Platform 1 (RE2 front bike carriage) **Start Time:** 10:30am **Distance:** 85 km **Pace:** About 22 km per hour (fast to moderate pace) Let's explore the beautiful landscape of one of the brown coal Spreewald Tagesbau. Yes the open cast mines of the Lausitz are still in operation (and on a weekday you can see them in operation). See the link for a newly opened cycle route around this one in Wezlow. We will go to Cottbus and head out along the beautiful spree rad weg. Reaching the top of the vast mine area we will then circulate it, climbing viewing platforms, visiting the information centre, learning about the extraordinary history of coal mining in East Germany as well as their plans for a more sustainable future. Finally we, will head back to Cottbus and enjoy a beer and bite in a local riverside beer garden. https://www.lausitzerseenland.de/de/entdecken/industriekultur/energie-route/artikel-rund-um-den-tagebau-welzow-sued.html **The Cycling** We are a not a racing bike group, but the pace is reasonable. Expect between 20 and 22 km per hour depending on who comes on the day. Bring a good bike (doesn’t have to be special just in good order. All sports bikes can take part from tour bike, racers to mountain bikes. Heavy 3 speed city bikes would not be appropriate however). **What to Bring** Bring swim stuff, suncream, spare inner tube for your tyre size, cash, waterproofs SNACKS **The Route** * ***ROUGHLY*** : https://www.komoot.com/tour/2972242575?share_token=aETe3QdXUnZT0YYfM9tMwLW1R33gWo7guAxeZ6p74miUkbt7bF&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=1079418292057 See you there Simon

Cylce & swim - Grimnitz- and Parsteiner See

========== FACTS ========== ROUTE: Althenhof > Grimnitzsee > Wolletz > Angermünde > Parsteiner See > Chorin LEVEL: Intermediate to Experienced DISTANCE: 50ish kms MEETING POINT: 08:20 - Berlin Ostkreuz ========== FACTS ========== ========= DETAILS ========= **ROUTE:** This is the start of the swimming season (at least for me). Once we arrived in Altenhof we head downhill to the Lake Grimnitzsee for a first swim. After the refreshment we head further up nprth on mixed grou before we reach Glambeck, a very scenic little village. From there it is solig ground only to Wolletz where we stop at the Kaffee Konsum for a delicious Wildboar Burger, or more. From there we have the chance to either head on solid ground alongside more boring nature of straight through the forrest on such ground. Passing through Angermünde we head further down south via Herzsprung before we reach the Parsteiner See. One of the clearest lakes I know (and my personal favourite, but psst…). After the second swim we then head around the lake and stop for a last sip of coffee (and hopefully cake) at the Hofladen Brodowin, where even Kind Charles has been. From there its just \~7km to the train station Chorin where we hop into the train which brings us back to Berlin. **SPEED:** Leisurely around 14 km/h, at least if the wind doesn't come from the front. This is like "Being able to see the details on the side of the road and enjoying the view in general… and have a chat." **DISTANCE AND TERRAIN:** This is an about 50ish km ride, with mainly mixed and soft but also some solid ground. In general: Bikes with thin tyres (Race bikes, Road bikes, Fixies), rented bikes (Uber, Swapfiets) or any special bikes (Folding bikes, BMX etc.) are not suitable! You won't have fun, trust me! And if you want to bring Kids or Animals please get in touch before! **MEETING POINT:** 08:20 - Berlin Ostkreuz, in the train RB24 on platform 14. I have a blue Villiger Trekking bike. But you can hop in at any other station if you want (and dare). **TICKET:** It is 23,60 both ways / person, so this time it does make much sense to organise a BBT. I will get one if at least one other person wants to join me! And don't forget your "[24-hour ticket bicycle VBB network](https://www.vbb.de/en/tickets/tickets-for-your-bicycle/24-hour-ticket-bicycle/)" ticket which is about 7,50 EUR. **WAY OUT:** 08:41 - dep. Berlin Ostkreuz, platform 14, taking RB24 to Eberswalde 09:27 - arr. Eberswalde, platform 2, switching trains 09:37 - dep. Eberswalde, RB63, platform 4, 09:55 - arr. Altenhof **WAY BACK:** 18:43 - dep. Chorin, RE3 19:07 - arr. Bernau, switching trains to S2 19:23 - dep. Bernau, S2 20:06 - arr. Yorckstraße (S2) **RECOMMENDATIONS:** Check the train schedule in the morning! The DB loves to stir up the plans by changing trains on short notice! If anything happens the Meeting point is the starting point of the cycling. While we'll stop somewhere for a lunch and/or coffee please always bring your snacks but especially some drinks along! And, PLEASE make sure your bike is in a proper state! Check your tyre pressure and oil the chain! Does your light work? Having a toolset is highly recommended and a spare inner tube to fix a flat tyre a big plus! While we might be able to help in some circumstances please think about what happens if we can't! Thank you! Bringing special equipment (Helmet, safety vest etc.) is NOT required but welcome if you feel more safe using it. And in case you need special medical treatment please make me aware of that upfront. Even if everyone is responsible for themselves I'd like to be able to handle it if necessary. ========= DETAILS =========

Easy Pace Paved Biking - 52 Kms - The Berlin Wall Trail - Stage 1 of 3

**Route: [link](https://www.komoot.com/tour/576480738?ref=atd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share)** **Speed:** ~15-18 km/hr **Stage: 1 of 3 (Hermsdorf to Schönefeld), earlier exit possible.** **Highlights:** The Berlin Wall Trail from Hermsdorf to Schönefeld offers a unique ride through Berlin’s history and nature. Following the former border, the route passes landmarks such as Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and East Side Gallery, while also winding through forests, lakes, riverside paths, and cherry-lined avenues. **Participation Notes:** Participants with past no-shows or unexplained cancellations on the event day will be deprioritized, and only confirmed RSVP may join the tour. Regular group participants as well as participants who express genuine intend, could be given priority on the waiting list. We will take breaks for refreshments. Please bring your water, snacks, mosquito repellent, repair kit, helmet, and dress suitably for the day's weather. Please make every effort to be on time. I'm not a professional guide and according to Meetup rules not liable for anyone's safety. If you can't make it, please be respectful enough to update your confirmation of participation in a timely manner to give those in waiting list a fair chance to prepare.

Bouldering Session

Have you always wanted to learn bouldering but never had the right company? Or are you an experienced boulderer who just wants to find boulder-buddies? If yes, this is the right event for you. We are going to meet inside "urban apes Basement Boulderstudio", close to S Anhalter Bahnhof, also not far from Potsdamer Platz. If you have never been there, you will need to sign up with them, which will take a bit of time. After that, **you can find us on the couches near the lockers (not in front of the reception), next to a red smiley**. When you enter the actual gym, enter the hall by turning left immediately - you are walking towards them. We will start warming up around 11:10, so everyone has enough time to arrive and get changed before that. ***\*\*\**** *Spots are limited, so please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you won't be joining. **NO-SHOWs ARE NOT COOL \*\*\**** We enter the gym at 11:00, if you are late, you will need to look for us inside. IMPORTANT: they only accept cards as a payment method. No cash. One day ticket will cost you 13,90 EUR (10,90 EUR if you are a student, free if Urban Sports Club). **What to bring: well, first of all, a good mood.** But you could also bring * climbing shoes if you have any. If not, you can rent them there, no worries. They cost 3,50 EUR. * a lock (for the locker). * chalk. You won't need that if you are a beginner. Renting is possible. * water. * extra clothes. It's quite chalky there and humans sweat, not the best mix, don't you think? :D Please, note: the organizer is not responsible for anything, including injuries. A basic introduction will be provided.

2 day hike: Witches on the Rocks - advanced hike through the Harz; 15+25 km

Let's do another **two day hike** through the Harz mountains! **Important info - please read it now:** * This is a non-commercial event. You are responsible by yourself to research and book your accommodation in the area. You are bearing the complete risk (bad weather, etc). * After signing up for this event, please immediately research accommodation and book it. When you have booked accommodation, please send me a private message containing the place where you are staying. If I do not get a message within 36 hours of signing up, I need to presume that you are not coming. I will then need to remove you from the participants to make room for other interested people. * We will stay at the village **Schierke.** At the moment, there are still a number of accomodation options, but accomodation is limited. * For transportation, having a Deutschlandticket is certainly the most recommendable and most economical option. * **This is an advanced hike. You should wear proper hiking shoes and have a certain surefootedness. On day 1, we will walk between 15 and 20 km and have to manage an elevation gain of 820 meters. On day 2, we will walk between 21 and 24 km and have to manage an elevation gain of 750 meters. Expect that you need to climb over fallen trees and rocks. At some points, you might need to use your hands to stabilize your steps.** **Itinerary** **Day 1: Saturday, June, 13th** * 07:05 Departure with HBX train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station (stops also at Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof, Zoo, Wannsee, Potsdam) * 10:17 Arrival at Wernigerode * 10:40 Historic steam train from Wernigerode to Steinerne Renne * 10:58 Start of our hike. We will see the Renneklippen, the Steinerne Renne waterfall, the Waldgasthaus Steinerne Renne, the Ottofels, the Leistenklippe and the Eulenstieg on that day. Optionally, at the end of our hike, if we did not already reach our personal Elendstal (valley of misery), we can walk through the geographical one. * We will arrive at Schierke between 16:00 and 18:00. **Day 2: Sunday, June, 14th** * 9:30 Start of our hike at Schierke. We will walk up the Eckerlochstieg to the peak of the Brocken. At 1141 meters, this is the highest elevation in northern Germany. From there, we will descend north-wards. We will come by the small but many Ilse waterfalls. * After around 21 km, we will reach Ilsenburg, where we can refresh and have dinner. * Depending on our speed or mood, we will take the train back to Berlin at 18:30, 19:30 or 20:30. The train ride back to Berlin takes roughly 3.5 hours. **Accomodation** I cannot give any recommendations on good places to stay. Yet, to facilitate your research, here are a couple of possible places in Schierke: * [Pension zum Hexenstieg](https://www.booking.com/Share-6Tj1KTs) * [Pension Schmidt](https://www.booking.com/Share-seX3l0) * [Gasthaus Brockenhexe](https://www.booking.com/Share-soFsVwa) * [Hotel Brockenscheideck](https://www.booking.com/Share-9nn0BE) There are certainly also more options which are not listed on Booking.com. Feel free to use the comments to search for fellow hikers which might want to share apartments with you. However do not wait too long with booking, as options might go away.