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Four Saturdays to Stand Up: Anfänger:innen Blockkurs at Skatehalle Berlin
A beginner block course that teaches skateboarding fundamentals across four consecutive Saturday sessions at Berlin’s indoor skatepark.
Four Saturdays to Stand Up: Anfänger:innen Blockkurs at Skatehalle Berlin.
Anfänger:innen Blockkurs is a focused, beginner-friendly skate workshop held at Skatehalle Berlin — the city’s covered skatepark — where experienced trainers take absolute newcomers through the basics over four consecutive Saturdays in a community space that includes a café, cinema and outdoor skate areas.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A year‑round indoor home for skating
Skatehalle Berlin is the capital’s only covered skatepark: a multi‑area facility with a 1,200 m2 street surface, park lines and an outdoor zone with a covered minirampe, plus a café, cinema and shop — a built environment meant to introduce newcomers to skate culture under shelter.
Four consecutive sessions to learn the basics
The course is delivered as a block of four consecutive Saturday classes; trainers guide participants through fundamental skills so those who have never stood on a board can progress in a paced series of lessons. Protective equipment and boards are available to rent on site if needed.
A youth‑focused cultural hub
Beyond lessons, the hall hosts youth‑culture projects in language support, art and film, creating a social setting where skating is embedded in wider community programs and where accompanying adults can use on‑site amenities during classes.
What the day feels like
What the four‑session block feels like
Across four consecutive Saturday classes, participants move from first steps—standing, pushing and balancing—into guided practice under the watch of experienced trainers in a controlled indoor environment; sessions are timed and structured so progress is incremental and supported by on‑site rental equipment if required.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this block course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each session runs for 75 minutes on Saturdays; the block comprises four consecutive Saturdays (specific dates vary by month).
Wear suitable sports clothing and closed shoes; bring your health insurance card (Versichertenkarte).
Skateboard rental is €3.50. Protective gear is €3.00 per item (helmet, knee or elbow pads) or €5.00 for a complete set (helmet, knee and elbow pads). Speak to the café staff to arrange rentals.
The block course fee is €85.00; booking opens three weeks before the first course date and is tied to the period when the course begins.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each class?
Each session lasts 75 minutes.
How many sessions are in the block course?
The course is offered as a block of four consecutive Saturday sessions.
What ages is the course for?
The course is for participants aged 6–18 years.
Can I rent a skateboard and protective gear there?
Yes — skateboards are available for €3.50; single protective items (helmet, knee or elbow pads) cost €3.00 each and a complete set is €5.00. Rentals are arranged via the café staff on site.
Where can accompanying adults wait during class?
Accompanying persons may stay in the SHB‑Café or the Skate Yard, but they are not allowed to remain in the skating hall during lessons.
When and how can I book, and what does it cost?
Booking opens three weeks before the first class date; the price for the four‑session block is €85.00.
Are there any days the hall is closed?
Dates may vary month to month; for example, the hall was closed for a full day on 23.05 in the provided schedule, and in months with five weekends only four course dates apply.