Berlin Early Regatta
Rowing season opener on the historic Berlin-Grünau race course — two days of competition for all age groups
About Berlin Early Regatta
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Berlin-Grünau Race Course — Olympic History on the Water
The Berlin-Grünau Race Course on the Dahme river in southern Köpenick is one of Germany's most important water sports facilities. Originally laid out in 1880 as a track for the Berliner Ruderverein, it was the venue for the Olympic rowing competitions in 1936. To this day, national and international regattas are held here, including regular World Cup events. The 2,000-meter course with six parallel lanes offers ideal conditions for competitive rowing.
Tradition as a Season Opener
For decades, the Berliner Früh-Regatta has been the first major regatta of the German rowing season in spring. In early to mid-April, the water on the Dahme reaches competition temperature, clubs have completed their winter training, and the Früh-Regatta serves as the first test of form before the summer's main events. The organizer is the Landesruderverband Berlin e.V. (Berlin Rowing Association), which owns the race course.
All Age Groups Competing
- General Class (Men and Women): from single sculls to eights, the main competition at national level
- Juniors (Juniors A and B): an important test regatta for the national junior squad
- Masters: rowers from age group A (27+) up to class K (80+) — popular with senior club teams from all over Germany
- Boat classes from single sculls (Skiff) through double sculls, quadruple sculls, sweep-oared fours to eights
Treptow-Köpenick and the Grünau District
Grünau is located on the southeastern outskirts of Berlin in the Treptow-Köpenick district — a district characterized by water sports, featuring villas and situated between the Dahme river and the Langen See lake. In addition to the race course, there are several historic rowing and sailing clubs, a water sports museum, and the former Olympic Village. Getting to the regatta is easy via the S-Bahn lines S8/S46 (Grünau station), from where it's a ten-minute walk to the grandstand.
Berlin Early Regatta — edition 2026
The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at the Berlin-Grünau race course (Regattastraße 211, 12527 Berlin). The organizer is the Berlin Rowing Association (Landesruderverband Berlin e.V.). Entries are open until April 15th, 2026 (6 PM), with late entries accepted until April 26th, 2 PM.
Programme Berlin Early Regatta 2026
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
- From approx. 9 AM: Start of heats and main races
- Boat classes: Single sculls (Skiff), double sculls, quadruple sculls, sweep-oared fours, eights
- General class, Juniors (Juniors A and B), Masters A to K
- Afternoon program: Main races and A-Finals
- 8:00 PM — Entry deadline for referees
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
- From approx. 9 AM: Second day of racing
- Main races for Masters and further finals of the General class
- 2:00 PM — Final deadline for late entries
- Afternoon: Award ceremonies at the boat jetty
Entry Fees
- Junior single scull (Skiff): from €12
- General Class / Masters: up to €55 for eights
Entry Portal & Program · rudern.de — Berliner Früh-Regatta 2026
Highlights Berlin Early Regatta 2026
Prices Berlin Early Regatta 2026
Free admission for spectators. Entry fees for clubs range from €12 (junior single scull) to €55 (eight for general class / masters), tiered by boat class and age.
Practical information — Berlin Early Regatta
Getting There
Take the S-Bahn lines S8/S46 to Grünau station, then walk for about 10 minutes towards Regattastraße. By car, take Adlergestell or Spreestraße. Parking along Regattastraße is limited — early arrival is recommended, especially on Saturdays for the major finals.
Admission for Spectators
Free. The grandstand, boatyard, and jetties are publicly accessible. Those who want to watch athletes up close by the boats should stand at the boat jetty before the races.
Schedule
Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, 2026. Races usually start around 9 AM and run until the early afternoon, with finals in the afternoon. The daily schedule will be published on rudern.de and meldeportal.rudern.de. Entry deadline for clubs: April 15th, 2026, 6 PM.
On-Site Facilities
Snack stand and café in the boathouse, toilets in the grandstand complex. Spectators with their own binoculars will particularly benefit. Also interesting for families — the playground on the regatta grounds is open during the races.
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Where it takes place Berlin Early Regatta
Regattastrecke Berlin-Grünau
Regattastraße 211, 12527 Berlin