Urban Apes Fhain Berlin: gym profile, prices, and hours
urban apes Fhain fills a former wine cellar in Berlin-Friedrichshain with 800 square metres of wall. Day passes cost 14.90 euros, as of September 2026.
urban apes Fhain is a bouldering-only hall in Berlin-Friedrichshain. It opened in September 2024 in the vaults of the former Bohemian brewery. The GDR used those vaults as a wine store. The gym runs on 800 square metres of wall. It also has a Kilterboard and a Tension Board 2 in the training area. This profile compiles what the gym publishes on its own pages, dated as of September 2026.
The hall at a glance
| urban apes Fhain | |
|---|---|
| Opened | September 2024 |
| Location | Friedenstraße 91 B, 10249 Berlin (Friedrichshain) |
| Setting | Former Bohemian wine cellar, heritage-listed vaults |
| Floor area | 3,200 m² |
| Wall area | 800 m² |
| Wall height | 4.5 m |
| Training boards | Kilterboard, Tension Board 2 |
| Day pass | 14.90 euros |
| Hours | Daily 09:00 to 21:45 |
| As of September 2026 |
NoteThe hall is underground and takes card payments only. Bring a padlock for the lockers.
Walls and terrain
Regional broadcaster rbb24 reported the hall opened in September 2024; the building covers 3,200 square metres of floor area. rbb24 called it Berlin’s largest bouldering-only hall. The gym’s own quick-overview page lists 800 square metres of wall, which stand 4.5 metres high. The vaulted brick cellar is the defining feature of the space; rbb24 noted it feels partly like a club. Demand is high; the manager told rbb24 the gym imposed an entry stop one day after New Year. The queue reached the street that day.
Each problem uses holds of a single colour, per the gym’s overview. Difficulty is marked with numbers on cards under the start holds; problems with the same number share a level. That numeric system is easy to read on a first visit.
The training area holds a Kilterboard and a Tension Board 2, both in the old vault. Climbers on r/berlinsocialclub regularly post Tension Board sessions at the hall. A thread on r/bouldering calls the gym modern and nicely designed. Another compares it favourably with a rival Berlin hall, calling the routes better and the gym cleaner.
Facilities beyond the walls
- Bistro and cafe area with seating
- Fitness and training area with equipment
- Kilterboard and Tension Board 2
- Kids and family area with courses and camps
- Workshop room for rent
- Shoe rental at 4.90 euros, chalk at 2.90
- USC and Wellhub check-in via app
The hall takes card payments only; the gym’s overview page asks visitors to bring their own padlock. Pets are not allowed. Groups of ten or more must register in advance, and the gym may refuse unregistered groups depending on capacity.
Prices and memberships
All prices come from the gym’s Preise & Zeiten page, which was updated on 12 September 2026. They change, so the stamp below matters.
| Adults | Reduced | Kids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day pass | 14.90 | 12.90 | 9.90 |
| Early bird (Mon to Fri until 16:00) | 12.90 | 9.90 | 8.90 |
| Students Day (Mondays) | 8.90 | ||
| Family pass (max 4 people) | 34.90 | ||
| 10+1 card | 149.00 | 129.00 | 99.00 |
| Shoe rental | 4.90 | 2.90 | |
| Chalk rental | 2.90 | ||
| Euros, as of September 2026 |
Kids are ages 3 to 13, per the price page. Reduced rates cover ages 14 to 17, pupils, apprentices, students, people with disabilities, and recipients of certain state benefits.
Memberships:
| Adults | Reduced | |
|---|---|---|
| S (4 entries a month, one hall) | 39.90 | 34.90 |
| M (flat rate, one hall) | 59.90 | 49.90 |
| L (flat rate, all halls) | 69.90 | 59.90 |
| Trial month (first visit only) | 34.90 | |
| Service fee (new subscriptions) | 19.90 | |
| Euros, as of September 2026 |
The S and M memberships run for at least three months; the L plan for one. A 10+1 card adds one free entry per ten bought, but only works in the hall where it was purchased. The trial month covers 30 days of unlimited entries across four Berlin halls. It includes rental shoes and is available on a first visit only.
WarningThe gym’s English overview page still shows older prices. The German price page, updated in August 2026, is the current list, and it is what this profile follows.
Kids and families
The kids and family area is a central part of the hall. Children from age six may boulder, while under 14 they are limited to the children’s area. From age ten, a bouldering badge allows climbing in the adult area. Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult. One adult may supervise up to four children, per the gym’s overview page.
From age 14, teens can climb on their own with a signed declaration from a parent or guardian. The hall runs courses for every level, kids’ birthdays, and holiday camps, per its site. visitBerlin’s guide to the city’s bouldering halls lists the gym among its top spots. For a broader look at family-friendly halls, see our roundup of gyms with kids’ areas.
Who it suits
urban apes Fhain suits climbers who want a modern, well-designed hall with a serious training setup. The vaulted cellar gives the space a club-like feel, and demand has been strong since the hall opened. It suits families, thanks to the kids area and camps. It suits training-focused climbers, thanks to the boards. For the largest wall areas in the city or a rooftop terrace, other Berlin halls cover those. See the city guide to bouldering in Berlin for comparisons. Bright Site, the chain’s hall in Schöneberg, offers bouldering with an outdoor area (full profile).
NoteExpect the busiest hours on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons. The quiet windows are weekday mornings, when the early-bird rate also applies.
Practical questions
Can beginners climb without a course?
Yes. The gym’s overview states no previous experience is necessary. Courses exist for every level if you want one.
Do I need my own shoes?
No. The gym rents shoes for 4.90 euros and chalk for 2.90. Prices are as of September 2026.
Can I pay cash?
No. The hall takes card payments only, per its overview page. Bring a card and your own padlock.
The Bottom Line
- urban apes Fhain is a bouldering hall in a former wine cellar in Friedrichshain, open since September 2024.
- 800 m² of wall at 4.5 m, plus a Kilterboard and a Tension Board 2.
- Day pass 14.90 euros, early bird 12.90, Students Day 8.90 (as of September 2026).
- Open daily 09:00 to 21:45; card payment only.
- Best for climbers who want a modern hall with strong training boards and a family area.
Sources: the gym’s official site (urbanapes.de/fhain), including its Preise & Zeiten page (updated 12 August 2026) and quick-overview page; rbb24 (29 March 2025); visitBerlin; and public community threads on r/bouldering and r/berlinsocialclub. Facts compiled September 2026; prices and hours verified against the gym’s own pages at that date.
Filed under Gym Profiles, City Guides.