on site visit

Umbrellas/Parasols: Large umbrellas or parasols are not permitted. Only small, compact models (e.g. pocket-sized umbrellas) are allowed.
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Cameras: Cameras with interchangeable lenses or large professional equipment are not permitted.

Accessibility: To help you enjoy the VANDA Pharmaceuticals BERLIN TENNIS OPEN barrier-free, a wheelchair lift is available on site. Maximum capacity: 300 kg total weight (person and wheelchair combined) If the permitted total weight is exceeded, please contact info@berlintennisopen.com in advance so that we can discuss an alternative solution with you.

Important note:
For safety reasons, the lift may only be used by the wheelchair user and cannot be shared with an accompanying person.

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Pushchairs and Prams: Pushchairs and prams are welcome on the tournament grounds. However, please ensure that all emergency exits and escape routes are kept completely clear at all times.

If you would like to watch a match, you may leave your pushchair or pram in the designated area near the main entrance at your own risk. No liability can be accepted for any loss of or damage to personal property. Please speak to our security staff at the main entrance for assistance.

Deodorants & Sunscreen: Aerosol deodorants and sunscreen sprays (pressurised containers), as well as deodorants and sunscreen products in glass containers, are not permitted on the tournament grounds. Only solid deodorant sticks, cream deodorants and sunscreen products in plastic containers with a maximum capacity of 500 ml are permitted.
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Food and Drinks: Each person may bring a maximum of two 0.5L PET water bottles. Glass containers are not allowed. Tribune spectators may bring small quantities of food into the venue (e.g. a sandwich, an apple or a banana).
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Bag Size/Luggage: Bags and small backpacks up to a maximum size of A4 are permitted. Larger bags may not be brought onto the tournament grounds. Please note that there is no bag storage facility available on site. We therefore recommend travelling with only small bags and personal belongings.
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Fan Items: Flags and banners up to 1 metre are permitted.

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Important Notice: Please note that there is no bag drop available on-site. Visitors are kindly asked to refrain from bringing bags or similar items, as there is no facility for secure storage.

§ 1 Admission

1. Access to the event or club premises is only permitted with a valid ticket or accreditation.
2. By entering the venue, visitors accept these venue rules.
3. There is no entitlement to enter the event area, especially in cases of overcrowding as determined by security or the police.

§ 2 Security Checks

1. The event’s security personnel are authorized to search visitors – including using technical aids – for prohibited items and to confiscate such items.

§ 3 Conduct Within the Venue

1. All visitors must behave in a manner that does not harm, endanger, obstruct or disturb others more than is unavoidable under the circumstances.
2. Visitors must follow the instructions of security staff, event personnel, authorized representatives, the police, fire brigade, and emergency services. This includes instructions given via loudspeakers or electronic displays.
3. The venue may only be entered through designated entrances.
4. All access points must remain clear. Additional instructions may be issued as needed to prevent or address dangers to life, health, or property. These must be followed.
5. All visitors are requested to dispose of waste, packaging, and empty containers in the bins provided on site.

§ 4 Prohibited Items and Actions

1. The following items are not permitted:
   • Alcoholic beverages of any kind, spirits, alcopops, and drugs
   • Bottles, cups, jugs, or cans made of glass or other breakable or hard materials
   • Weapons, gas cylinders, corrosive or staining substances, or any items that could be used to harm people or damage property
   • Bulky items that pose a safety risk due to their size or shape
   • Animals of any kind
2. The following actions are prohibited:
   • Any form of betting
   • Political demonstrations, propaganda, or related actions
   • Use or display of racist, xenophobic, or anti-constitutional slogans or symbols; offenders may be removed from the premises and offending items confiscated
3. Also prohibited:
   • Climbing or scaling structures not intended for public use (e.g. fences, walls, trees, lighting fixtures, vendor booths)
   • Entering restricted or clearly marked off-limits areas (e.g. courts, staff-only or safety zones)
   • Lighting fires or using/possessing pyrotechnics or fireworks
   • Unauthorized selling of goods, distribution of materials, or collections of donations
   • Vandalizing, defacing, or damaging buildings or infrastructure
   • Urinating or defecating outside of restrooms; littering or polluting the venue in any form
   • Throwing objects or spilling liquids, especially toward other people

§ 5 Violations

1. Anyone who violates these rules or fails to follow the instructions of security, staff, or authorities – or is obviously under the influence of drugs or alcohol – may be denied entry or removed from the venue. Legal action for trespassing may be taken.
2. Serious or repeated violations may result in a ban for the remainder of the event.

§ 6 Liability

1. The event organizer is only liable for damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence, except in cases of injury to life, body, or health.
2. This limitation of liability also applies to employees and agents of the organizer.
3. These provisions do not change the burden of proof to the visitor’s disadvantage.
4. Injuries or damages must be reported to the organizer immediately.

§ 7 Final Provisions

1. These venue rules take effect on June 1, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. and remain in force until July 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
2. They are posted at all entrances to the venue.