Eisfachschule Berlin · Luckenwalde
From your first recipe to your own ice cream business: learn ice cream production, soft serve concepts and the foundations of starting a business in our practical courses in Luckenwalde near Berlin.
Your next step
Choose your topic and a suitable date.
For beginners, ice cream shop teams and anyone who wants to make their own ice cream.
Choose a date and book
Day 1 covers ingredients, hygiene, production methods and costing. On day 2, you put your knowledge into practice in the training laboratory: develop recipes, make ice cream and learn about suitable equipment. Vegan and lactose-free options are also covered.
For restaurants, cafés and businesses planning to add soft serve to their menu.
Choose a date and book
Explore soft serve machines, recipes and production processes. We discuss staffed service and self-service concepts, applications such as shakes and frozen yogurt, and costing for your business.
The start-up course for founders who want to prepare their ice cream business step by step.
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Explore location selection, personal and professional requirements, funding needs, machines and fittings. Learn the essential steps towards opening and identify the next tasks for your project.
For cafés, ice cream shops and founders planning to offer açaí and soft serve.
Nine dates from September 2026 to June 2027.
View the açaí course & datesNon-binding date enquiries are currently available. Online payment will follow.
Course materials, drinks, catering and clothing for the course are provided on site. Your place is secured once the course fee has been received. Availability and the final total price are shown during booking.
Still unsure? We can help you choose the right course.
+49 3371 6897940Before your course
What you need to know about choosing a course, booking and your visit to Luckenwalde.
The two-day ice cream course is the right starting point for making your own dairy and fruit ice cream. The soft serve course covers machines, production and sales concepts. The start-up course focuses on location, equipment, investment and preparing to open your own ice cream business.
The ice cream course is also designed for beginners. You learn the fundamentals through theory and practice. If you already have experience or want to focus on a particular topic, contact us before booking so we can help you choose the right training.
Yes. In the ice cream course, you put what you learn into practice in the training laboratory. You develop dairy and fruit recipes and produce different types of ice cream. Ingredients, production methods, equipment and presentation are also part of the programme.
The ice cream course lasts two days and the start-up course lasts one day. The soft serve course is a four-hour session on one day. See the course selection for dates and times, and check your booking confirmation.
Prices are shown for each course date. Course materials, drinks, catering and clothing for the course are provided on site. Available add-ons and the final total price are shown before you complete your booking.
Under “Courses & dates”, choose a course and then a date. Select “Book now” to continue to the booking process and its available payment methods. Your place is secured once the course fee has been received. The açaí and soft serve course currently offers a non-binding date enquiry; online payment is not yet available for that course.
Our courses take place in Luckenwalde near Berlin, Germany. You can find our location and contact details on the contact page. Please use the venue information for your booked course date when planning your journey.
Courses have a maximum of ten participants, allowing time for questions and individual guidance. The booking page shows whether places are available for your preferred date.
Course materials and clothing for the training are provided on site. Bring your questions and ideas for your ice cream business. Please check your booking confirmation for any additional instructions for your course.
Yes. The ice cream course covers vegan and lactose-free options as well as dairy and fruit recipes. If you want to work with particular ingredients or develop a specific product range, discuss this with us before booking.
Yes. The ice cream course covers hygiene and HACCP concepts, production costing and sales calculations. The soft serve course also includes costing for your business. The individual course descriptions list the full contents.
Yes. The soft serve course introduces different machines and the technical fundamentals. It also covers staffed service, self-service and soft serve vending machines. If you have questions about a particular model, let us know in advance.
Frozen yogurt is covered in the soft serve concept, with an optional additional module for the ice cream course where available. For açaí, explore our açaí and soft serve course with its own date enquiry. If you would like to focus on matcha, contact us to discuss suitable individual training.
Yes. Our start-up course covers preparing to launch your business, from choosing a location and premises to equipment, investment and opening. You can request an individual proposal for additional planning and support.
You can request an individual course for your project. We agree the content, duration, date, venue and price according to your needs. Tell us about your concept and the topics your team would like to cover.
Please contact us with your name, course date and booking reference. We will review your request against the terms agreed for your booking and the dates available. Any rescheduling or refund will be confirmed individually.
Our website is available in German and English. If you need training in English, please contact us before booking. We will confirm whether your preferred date and course content can be offered in the language you need.
Eisfachschule Berlin brings together expertise in artisan ice cream production and practical business knowledge. With more than 30 years of industry experience and involvement in over 1,200 ice cream shop projects, our instructors support you on your journey.
Learn in small groups in modern training rooms, with individual guidance from our instructors. Our aim is to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a professional artisan ice cream maker.
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Optional extra: frozen yogurt module — availability and price are shown during booking
Our ice cream course covers natural ice cream production through theory and practice. Learn about ingredients, hygiene, production processes and costing, then put your knowledge into practice in our training laboratory.
You can book the frozen yogurt module as an optional extra where available. It covers the base mix, toppings, pricing, earning opportunities and the equipment you need.
For Chamber of Commerce and Industry members: a special price is available for the ice cream course.
General knowledge and history
Hygiene and HACCP concepts for quality standards
Labelling requirements
Components of a dairy ice cream recipe
Components of a fruit ice cream recipe
Methods for making fat-free ice cream
Methods for making lactose-free ice cream
Methods for making vegan ice cream
Making toppings and sauces
Producing different dairy ice cream flavours
Calculating ice cream production costs
Calculating ice cream selling prices
Developing dairy and fruit ice cream recipes
Ice cream production: fruit, dairy, fat-free, vegan and alcohol-based varieties, plus recipes with adapted sugar content
Decorating display cabinets and ice cream sundaes
Making combinations such as iced coffee and tiramisu
Making ice cream cakes, bombes, pralines and portions
Equipment knowledge: ice cream machines, pasteurisers and display cabinets
Techniques for different ice cream systems
An introduction to the soft serve market
Technology and mechanics of different soft serve machines
An introduction to different machines and equipment
Self-service soft serve concepts
Staffed soft serve concepts
Soft serve vending machine concepts
Developing soft serve recipes
Soft serve production
Applications including soft serve shakes, café concepts, frozen yogurt, sundaes and packaged ice cream
Costing and pricing
Dates and prices by individual arrangement
Tenancy agreements and hygiene advice
Layout of the premises
Ice cream laboratory, sales area, storage and shop fitting
Operational workflows
Supervising the professional installation of fittings
Connecting and commissioning machines and equipment
Continuing training in production and sales
Preparing for the opening and producing ice cream together
On-site assistance during the opening, for at least one week
Planning the electrical installation: 50 kW (3 × 80 A)
Planning water supply and drainage
Electrical and plumbing connection plans
Water treatment system planning where needed
Purchasing plans
Supplier selection and negotiations
Assistance with discussions about grants, promotional allowances and funding
Arranging leasing agreements where appropriate
Trade mark registration with the patent office
Theoretical and practical production training
Work placements in ice cream shops
Professional training in Wildau and on site
Takeaway sales and drinks service
Sundae and ice cream speciality training
Making ice cream specialities and cakes
Making packaged ice cream
Reviewing operational workflows
Further staff training
Marketing support
Current recipes and trends
Ice cream cake training
Introductions to resellers
Turn your ideas and passion into a business. Our start-up course is designed for people planning to enter the ice cream industry, helping them prepare for self-employment and understand the practical steps involved.
Start your business with the right preparation
Choosing a location
Selecting premises
Personal requirements
Professional requirements
How much funding do I need?
What support is available from public agencies and banks?
Which industry partners do I need?
What should I consider when planning my shop?
How do I choose machines and fittings?
What is the timeline for starting a business?
How do I prepare for opening?
Key takeaways
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More than 25 years of experience in ice cream production and equipment
Chair of the lead Chamber of Commerce and Industry for nationwide training of ice cream makers
Chair of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry examination committee for ice cream makers
Trained Gelato Master
More than 20 years of experience with ice cream equipment
Planning and equipping ice cream laboratories and shops
Expert in practical training and laboratory openings
Practical trainer for new openings
More than 20 years of practical experience
Expert in ice cream sundaes and decoration
Trained Gelato Master
Explore the variety of ice cream making. Our courses introduce you to different types of ice cream:
Galileo — Ice Cream Check
Build your skills in artisan ice cream production. Choose our ice cream course or start-up course and benefit from more than 30 years of industry experience.
Eisfachschule Berlin is your partner for professional ice cream training. We look forward to supporting you on your journey.
