1A - Tauchcenter

Where it says 1A — it really is 1A. This PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort sits at the gates of Berlin on the beautiful Straussee, bringing top-class dive training to the waterfront in Strausberg, Germany. Backed by a team of 17 PADI Instructors and more than 15 years of experience in training, sales and travel, it's a fully functioning dive center built around high-quality instruction that follows PADI guidelines.

Courses and dive sites

The lineup runs from a free Intro to Open Water Diver eLearning course and PADI Discover Scuba Diving (from USD 81) right through to Enriched Air, Advanced Open Water, the full Open Water Diver Course, Rescue Diver, ReActivate refreshers and Open Water Referral training. Divers explore local freshwater sites including Werbellinsee Tauchplatz Dornbusch and the Straussee.

On site you'll find a training pool, retail shop, equipment rental and sales, air fills, free Wi-Fi, parking and food and drinks, with instruction offered in English and German. It's a welcoming choice for first-timers and certified divers alike looking to train close to Berlin.