SUP & Soul at Wolletzsee –
Glide across the water while standing

If you’re looking to combine exercise, a connection with nature, and a new sense of well-being, SUP & Seele at Wolletzsee is the perfect place for you. Nestled within the Schorfheide-Chorin UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the lake invites you to discover it from an unusual perspective: standing on a stand-up paddleboard. SUP instructor Jürgen Martin offers a variety of course formats at Strandbad Wolletzsee—from your first attempt at standing up to playful techniques for experienced paddlers.

Stand, glide, arrive: Stand-Up Paddling for Everyone

“People who stand on a SUP board for the first time are usually surprised by how fast it goes, and they come back from the water with a big grin,” says Jürgen. “After just a few minutes, everyone finds their balance, and that’s when the real experience begins: that peaceful glide across the water, the view stretching far across the lake, and the reed-lined shore from a perspective you’d never see from the beach.”

Unlike in a boat, on a SUP you stand directly above the water, with no hull in between. This makes your connection to the water more intense.
Stand-up paddling gently works out your entire body—your core, legs, and shoulders are constantly engaged without it feeling like a workout. And—thanks to the focus on balance and your paddling stroke—the stresses of everyday life automatically fade away as you paddle out.

Discover SUP – The Beginner’s Class

If you’ve never stood on a SUP board before, you’ve come to the right place. Even if you’ve always wanted to give it a try but haven’t dared to yet—or if you’ve tried it on your own at the beach and ended up spending more time in the water than on the board—you’ll find a relaxed way to get started here.

In a small group, we’ll start on land with an introduction to equipment, paddling technique, and safety, then move into the water to try it out. Jürgen works one-on-one with each participant, so even inexperienced paddlers can stand upright and paddle their first few strokes in no time. The boards are designed for beginners—stable and easy to handle, so you can find your balance quickly.

SUP in the Evening

As the sun slowly sinks lower in the sky and the lake is bathed in warm evening light, it’s the perfect time for a relaxing SUP tour. Whether you’ve never stood on a SUP board before or have always wanted to give it a try, this is the ideal place to start—with no pressure and in a peaceful atmosphere.

In a small group, Jürgen Martin first explains everything you need to know about equipment, paddling technique, and safety while on land. Then everyone heads out onto the water together. Step by step, he provides individual guidance to each participant, so that even inexperienced paddlers can quickly gain confidence, stand upright, and paddle their first relaxed strokes. The stable, beginner-friendly boards help you find your balance and enjoy the sunset over Wolletzsee to the fullest.

SUP & FUN – Improving Your Technique Through Play

For anyone who’s ever stood on a board and wants to take it further: SUP & FUN focuses on advanced paddling strokes and turning techniques like the crossbow or the pivot turn. We’ll learn to maneuver the board with ease and move around on it. We’ll test our limits—and take a dip. And—if the group is up for it—we’ll wrap things up with a round of SUP Frisbee.

The focus is on having fun, but along the way, your balance, paddling technique, and reaction time will improve significantly.

Prerequisite: Basic SUP skills, good swimming ability

SUP Evening and Morning Tour – Movement and Stillness

Anyone who has already taken a course and has mastered the basic strokes can join these tours.
We enjoy the tranquility of the lake in the morning or evening light.
Following the Saturday morning tour, you can book a regional breakfast at the beach. More info here.

After the first few minutes, the movement becomes routine, your mind goes blank, and your attention turns inward—meditation in motion. During the tours, there are also quiet moments here and there: sitting or lying down on the board, closing your eyes, and letting yourself drift for a while. If you enjoy yoga, qigong, or mindfulness classes, you’ll find a moving version of them here—on the lake, in a small group.

“Being on the water is almost automatically calming,” says Jürgen. “Whether you’re standing and paddling or just sitting and letting yourself drift—you quickly enter a state that’s very similar to meditating on a mat, only with birdsong, the sound of the waves, and a view of the sky.”

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of SUP, ability to swim

Who are these offers intended for?

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddler, a weekend visitor from Berlin or a regular in the Uckermark—SUP & Seele at Wolletzsee is open to anyone who can swim and wants to try something new. Boards, paddles, and life jackets (if needed) are provided; all you need to bring are your swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

If you’d like to stay a while longer afterward, you can wind down the day at the Strandbad Wolletzsee—swim, sunbathe, take a plunge off the 3-meter diving tower, or walk the Wolletzsee loop trail. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better combination of exercise, water, and relaxation.

A program offered in partnership with Städtische Werke Angermünde