Having withstood the pressures of communism, 'Iron Union' came close to buckling under the stress and strain of capitalism, slipping to the third division and flirting with...
Stadion An der Alten Försterei 263Berlin's representatives in German basketball's top flight take their name from their sponsors, a waste disposal and recycling firm. ALBA wiped the floor with the opposition in...
Has an information and meeting point for cyclists and a do-it-yourself repair station. Contact them for a copy of their Berlin cycle path map.
Brunnenstrasse 28Formerly the Apollo Sauna Club Berlin, this huge gay labyrinth of sin with 250 lockers and 80 cabins has been given a major revamp with a Latin twist. Two floors offer clients...
Kurfürstenstrasse 101Luxurious five-floor complex with a health and beauty centre, 25m pool, saunas, steam room, ice room, restaurants, bars, sun terrace with solariums and a view of central...
Karlsruher Strasse 20This popular commercial operation features a former barge converted into a heated swimming pool, docked on the banks of the Spree. It belongs to the Arena Berlin cultural...
Eichenstrasse 4This new facility boasts outdoor courts and a beach bar atmosphere with cocktails and a bonfire at night.
Caroline-Michaelis-StrasseAlmost 60,000 people take part, making it one of the world's biggest marathons. It's spread over two days to accommodate runners, wheelchair athletes and in-line skaters....
Organisers: Berlin-Marathon SCC Running Events GmbHInformation on clubs, races and events. The Tour de Berlin, a five-stage, 600km/375-mile race, is in May.
Paul-Heyse-Strasse 29This DDR relic now boasts all mod cons: 18 lanes, pool tables, darts, pinball machines and a restaurant.
Rathausstrasse 5Nine-court outdoor facility with a beach bar on the Spree in the summer, plus an indoor facility. Call in advance to book a court.
KniprodestrasseLuxurious, expensive fitness centre on the hotel roof.
Grand Hyatt BerlinThis is a good place for canoe and kayak tours of the western river and canal system. You'll save money by booking for a whole day.
Brandensteinweg 8The DAV offers information, courses and access to cool climbing venues.
Markgrafenstrasse 11Having survived the hot and cold showers of communism and the ice bath of capitalism, the 2008 all-German champions have moved to the O2 World.