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TABLE TENNIS FOR EVERYONE AT DING DONG PING PONG IN PRENZLAUER BERG

TABLE TENNIS FOR EVERYONE AT DING DONG PING PONG IN PRENZLAUER BERG

The world’s most popular urban sport is getting a new look at Ding Dong Ping Pong in Prenzlauer Berg. Four people, one palm — let’s go. According to community maps, there are 2,800 publicly accessible table tennis tables in Berlin and almost as many obstacles that make playing challenging. The city dust on the table, the eternal wait until the wind dies down, and, of course, counting the score far too loudly so as not to forget it. And then the rubber comes off the old racket. Nevertheless, everyone loves the rhythmic ping-pong. Waldemar Zeiler and Kian Pariwar feel the same way, which is why they’re paying homage to the playground classic with a particularly aesthetic comeback in yellow: Ding Dong Ping Pong. A table landscape that is fun and high-quality equipment that leaves more room for community. “Ping Pong for everyone” adorns the façade of the club on Prenzlauer Allee. What exactly does that mean? Table tennis around the clock (from 6 am to midnight), seven days a week. All you have to do is register and reserve a table for up to four people.

The weather can’t affect your game; the boards are perfectly illuminated, and the equipment is in excellent condition. The score is automatically counted on a large screen so you can concentrate on the next point. And if your backhand is still causing you problems, book a coach to help you with technical tips. You can even watch a video replay of your game and evaluate your performance with your coach. Want to get started right away, but your friends aren’t that spontaneous? Find playing partners from the neighborhood via the app. There’s table tennis for pros and beginners, for old table rivals, new matches, early birds, and night duelists. It’s ping pong for everyone.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Helmut Sattler

Ding Dong Ping Pong, Prenzlauer Allee 38, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

@dingdongpingpongclub

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THE GREAT ESCAPE — OUTDOOR CODE BREAKING PLUS ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOURS FROM ART:BERLIN
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THE GREAT ESCAPE — OUTDOOR CODE BREAKING PLUS ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOURS FROM ART:BERLIN

The most overlooked world is the one on your doorstep. Hardly the most original quip, I grant you, but like all clichés it holds a kernel of truth. At least it does in Berlin, where you can go on a little jaunt almost anywhere and find all sorts of gems and oddities, from modern street art and Weimar-era housing to century-old gas street lamps. If you need pointing in the right direction, however, it’s worth considering one of the many tour guiding companies in town – for instance Art:berlin, whose tours cover everywhere from Alexanderplatz to Zehlendorf. As the name suggests, the excursions lean towards art and architecture: 19th-century authors and painters in Friedenau, graffiti and murals in Kreuzberg and, yes, Zehlendorf’s modernist architecture. Besides the tours, the company is now expanding its offerings with an outdoor escape game. This AR-powered twist on the escape room is a cross between geocaching and code cracking, with a storyline that unfolds across different locations. You and your fellow clue hunters spend around two hours walking through the city, solving puzzles with the help of an iPad that uses augmented reality. Designed for groups of friends and companies, the escape game requires a minimum of one team of five to seven people or can be booked as a private corporate event. Art:berlin tours, meanwhile, can be attended with a single ticket or as a private outing. Whichever adventure you pick, you will end up looking at the city a little differently.

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: art:berlin, David Varnhold, neoquest

Art:berlin guided tours – program and tickets available here.
Outdoor escape game – check out the website for more info and to book. 

@artberlin_touren

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IDYLL & PANORAMIC VIEWS AT VILLA AUGUSTE

IDYLL & PANORAMIC VIEWS AT VILLA AUGUSTE

A house between fields, forests and silence. Not far from Prenzlau, lies Villa Auguste, free in the Uckermark landscape. No neighbors, no noise, just space. Anyone who comes here is looking for a break and will be sure to find it. The house itself? Spacious, flooded with light, furnished with a keen sense for materials and details. Whether ornate wallpaper, vintage furniture, or hand-picked pieces — everything has been selected with great care and eye for design. The sun shines into the conservatory in the morning and into the open kitchen with a free-standing island in the afternoon. In the evenings, people gather around the long dining table or in front of the fireplace. With four bedrooms, there’s room for up to ten guests, and everyone will quickly find a favorite spot. Outside, the spacious garden with flowers, shrubs and a large meadow invites you to laze around, play and relax. And a visit to the “Großer Garten” in Gerswald is only a ten-minute drive away, don’t miss Magasin Surpris and the ice cream store. Villa Auguste is a place to get away from it all. Because there’s nothing to distract you and everything you need is there — just a little nicer than at home.

Text & Photos: Sven Hausherr

Villa Auguste, Otto-Bremer-Str.15, 17291 Nordwestuckermark; map

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CANVAS, WOOL, HANDGUN SEWING MACHINES — IS TUFTING THE NEW PAINTING?

CANVAS, WOOL, HANDGUN SEWING MACHINES — IS TUFTING THE NEW PAINTING?

Before the weekend, I didn’t have a clue what tufting was. Now, thanks to CL Studios, you could say I’m well-versed and mildly skilled at the craft. It’s a craft that requires machine operation, coordination, and, in my beginner’s case, wool. The tufting gun works a bit like a handheld sewing machine. It threads wool into canvas and takes a moment to get used to. Not expecting to participate, I was apprehensive to give it a go but seeing the work shoppers go about their pre-chosen images I thought why not? Tufting typically results in rugs, carpets and upholstery fabrics, but in Claire and Wonek’s case, it’s an art form. They create detailed wall hangings, frames, and, dare I say, good luck charms in vibrant wools, silks, acrylics and cotton. Their artistry is something to be known and can be experienced firsthand through their weekend beginner workshops, where you can quickly pick up the basics and create semi-detailed tufts. If you discover your calling as a tufter you can request advanced workshops and work with larger canvases, more mediums and in more detail. The studio is open for anyone curious or in search of something unique and vibrant to liven up the household, commission based pieces produced by Claire and Wonek are available by request or appointment. The studio opened in 2024 after their first studio in Kopenick, which opened in 2022. The new Berlin space offers a more communal, workshop-friendly atmosphere — a place to let the creative energy flow.  If you’re thinking about joining a workshop, don’t wait too long as spaces are limited.

Claire and Wonek are two multi-dimensional artists who have tapped into different mediums over the years inclusive to photography, sculpture, and woodwork. Tufting is where they’ve met in the middle. Meeting in Hamburg and moving to Kopenick to open their studio, they realized workshopping was the perfect layer to add. Attending the workshop run by this small family is a wholesome event, you can experience all these layers for yourself and take your creation home with you.

Text & photos: Ruby Watt

CL Studio, Schwedter Str.267, 10119 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

@tufting_berlin

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FLIP THE SCRIPT: HANDSTAND CLASSES WITH MILAN

FLIP THE SCRIPT: HANDSTAND CLASSES WITH MILAN

In a world where desk jobs dominate and movement is an afterthought, our bodies crave balance. Enter Milan, a movement enthusiast guiding Berliners to reconnect with their physical selves through the art of the handstand. Milan’s journey is as dynamic as his classes. From Karate World Championships to exploring Capoeira, Parkour, and Contemporary Dance, his path led him from competitive arenas to holistic movement practices. And when a close friend opened a yoga studio, Milan was introduced to a community that values movement as a means of sustainable well-being. He quit his job in Sustainability and Waste Management to focus on the sustainability of bodies and minds. In his handstand classes, Milan blends scientific insight with physical practice, but they’re about more than just getting upside down; as he puts it, “People are more than just a knee, elbow, or brain”. His teaching reflects that. Each session takes a holistic approach, aimed at building mind-body awareness, confronting fears, and shifting perspective.

The classes follow a flexible framework that evolves week to week, offering something new each time. No prior experience is needed as the focus is on conditioning, exploration, and growth rather than strict technique. Classes are held every Monday at Yoga Futura in Kreuzberg and every Saturday at their Neukölln location. For those eager to delve even deeper into movement, Milan also offers “Evolutionary Movement”, a class designed to help your body move as nature intended. If your inner child is itching to cartwheel or your grown-up brain needs a reset, Milan’s classes are a good place to start. Bonus points for landing on your feet.

Text & photos: Daniel Pecsi

Yoga Futura, Kreuzbergstr.30/Aufgang 2, 1st floor, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map

Yoga Futura, Wiegandufer 18, 12059 Berlin–Neukölln; map

@milan_on_the_move

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