Bogenschießen Berlin

Archery Berlin in Kaskelkiez: Team Event between Workshops and Trees

The archery range of Bogenschießen Berlin is located on Kaskelstraße in Lichtenberg, on the grounds of the B.L.O.-Ateliers. This is an old railway area where artists, craftsmen, and small workshops have been working for about two decades, and it consequently feels less like a sports facility. Shooting takes place outdoors, between trees and brick, which gives the whole experience a tranquility that an indoor hall could not provide. For office groups, the change of scenery is already half the effect, as more than just a few S-Bahn minutes separate the open-plan office from the shooting range.

The operation is led by Sibylla Endres, who has been practicing since 2015 and received her training in a Soto Zen community in the Taunus region. Individual units, which combine Zen meditation and archery, are co-led by Gerhard Wiedemann. Events take place throughout the year, including a mulled wine and tea version during the colder months. In addition to corporate formats, there are open groups, individual training sessions, and a five-weekend archery instructor training course.

Intuitive Archery as Teambuilding for Companies and Executives

The approach stems from Japanese Kyudo and Zen archery and is expressly not understood as a sport. The focus is not on the external target, but on internal posture: calm breathing, presence, and letting go instead of forcing. This is precisely why Bogenschießen Berlin functions differently as a team event than bowling or karting. There is no leaderboard at the end crowning the most athletic colleague, but rather an exercise where professional experience and height are surprisingly unhelpful.

For companies, there are tailor-made formats: executive trainings, workshops, and team development, each available upon request. The reference list includes over 40 companies and public authorities, including Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Deutsche Bahn, Vattenfall, ZDF, and the Lichtenberg district office. Those who wish to test the format privately first can book the beginner’s course for 65 Euros per person for two hours or the intensive course for 85 Euros for three hours. Courses are also offered in English, which makes a difference for international teams. Those who want to try out the group beforehand can participate in one of the open sessions.