About us
This is a community for men of all kinds. We come together in different formats to socialize, learn, grow, and to support each other. You'll often find us talking about areas of life such as our relationships, family, work, (mental) health, and spiritual growth, to name just a few...
The mission
This group creates a protected space for shifting the attention back to ourselves and spending time in the company of other men for self-reflection and personal growth. You are welcomed simply as the man you are with feelings and needs distinct from your job, your partnerships, or any other role. In the group we build relationships with other men and we work on the relationship with ourselves.
What we offer
We organize engaging group activities that span from intimate workshops to larger social gatherings. Some of our regular events include in-person and online circles, casual meet and greets, weekend retreats and outings in nature. We are constantly adding new ways to engage and always welcome members input and involvement to create new experiences.
Who is welcome?
The group is for men of any age, any ethnicity, any level of experience, any sexual preference, and any way of expressing their gender. This group is explicitly pro-men, not anti-women. We recognise of course that there are many aspects of masculinity, maleness, manhood and being a man: There is no single 'correct' way of defining these – and we don't seek to here. This group is a space for anyone who identifies as a man, and we leave it up to you to know if what we're offering sounds right for you. Everyone is invited to come along and see if our meetings are useful for them.
Psychological emergencies
The Berlin Men’s Group is not a therapy group - the men who facilitate it are also ‘just’ members of the community. If you are experiencing acute distress, and need support for a psychological crisis, please consider reaching out to one of these professional organisations:
https://www.berliner-krisendienst.de/en/ - many languages
https://www.berlin.de/lb/psychiatrie/hilfe-in-krisen/sozialpsychiatrische-dienste-der-bezirke/ - website in German
For individual needs - BMG's partner project, Zigmal
In 2023, a few members of Berlin Men's Group created Zigmal e.V., a not-for-profit association. Some men's needs fall outside the scope of our group work. and Zigmal exists to support those individual needs. Whether you're looking for resources for men in Berlin, psychosocial support, guidance on your own men's project, or something else that's specific to you - Zigmal can offer you simple responses relevant to your situation.
Come and find us at zigmal.org
Email Newsletter
Please also consider signing up to our newsletter which lists events across Berlin, also including other groups: Consicous Men – Newsletter for Men's Circles & Events in Berlin
Upcoming events
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Monday Men – live circle
Pangea-Haus, Trautenaustrasse 5, 10717 Berlin, Berlin, DELive men's circle
April to June 2026, twice a monthAfter a long stretch without a space for regular, in-person circles, we're finally able to offer a new, live men's circle in Berlin.
Many of you have asked for this over the past couple of years — a chance to meet face to face, sit together and talk in real time.
The Monday Men circle offers a chance for that. From April through June we meet every two weeks, for two hours on a Monday evening. A closed group, with a maximum of eight participants, to encourage familiarity, trust and continuity.
All the dates are: April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 8 & 22
There's a cost involved, which has been kept as low as possible, and it's only for the use of the room we'll have. A total 40 € from each man covers all six sessions for all three months. You can attend as many sessions as you like.
After the first three months, the group can choose what comes next. There could be a summer break, or the group may decide to continue.
This could be useful for you if you'd like to...
- Connect in person with other men in Berlin
- Build real-life bonds, especially if you’re new to the city or to the Berlin Men’s Group
- Explore ideas and challenges that matter to you
- Look more closely at your experiences and how you express them
- Experience a low-pressure introduction to men’s work
What we'll do...
For those who already know the online men’s circles, some parts of this format may feel familiar.As in the online format, the sessions always include:
- Welcome – greeting and orientation from the host
- Opening round – describing briefly what things are like for you
- Sharing round – expanding on your thoughts, speaking freely
- Deepening round – a chance to offer each other questions
- Open discussion – explore what emerges together
- Closing round – share what you take away from the session
In addition, the live format allows for a few extra elements:
- Partnered conversation
- A topic of the week, chosen by the group
- A little movement, such as stretching or short breaks to move around and reset attention
As always - no prior experience neccessary, no preparation needed. Just walk in and grab a seat.
About me, the host...
I’m Hans. I've been co-organising the Berlin Men's Group with Peter and the others for five years now. In that time I've become a certified systemic counsellor, specialised in supporting men.For these circles my style will be practical and down-to-earth. I help hold the structure, keep things on track, and support the group so that each man can explore what matters to him in his own way.
I'll be aiming for a space where men can speak honestly, listen to each other, and look at important things without it feeling heavy or complicated.
If you’re curious but not sure if this feels right for you at the moment, you’re welcome to send me a message here on Meetup or email request@zigmal.org. You can ask me anything you like.
This group is being logistically supported by BMG partner project Zigmal e.V., a volunteer association that focuses on strengthening men through social connection and free counselling.
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