InGround vs Above Ground Trampolines
BERG makes the same ranges three ways: on legs, set into the lawn with a low raised edge (InGround), or completely level with the grass (FlatGround). This is what changes between them.
| Feature | InGround / FlatGround | Above ground |
|---|---|---|
| Position | InGround: low raised edge. FlatGround: level with the lawn | On legs, on top of the lawn |
| Getting on | FlatGround has no step up and no ladder | A climb up to the mat |
| Wind | Sits low, so catches far less wind | Stands above the lawn, so catches more |
| In the garden | FlatGround keeps the view of the garden | A visible frame and legs |
| Groundwork | A hole in the lawn, done by an installer, landscaper or builder | None |
| Moving it later | Set into the garden | Can be taken apart and moved |
| BERG ranges | InGround: Favorit, Champion, Elite. FlatGround: Champion, Elite, Pro Bouncer | Favorit, Champion, Elite, Pro Bouncer |
| Trampoline price from | InGround €339, FlatGround €699 | €449 |
Height and access
The plainest difference is how far the mat is from the grass. A FlatGround is level with the lawn, so there is no step up and no ladder. An InGround has a low raised edge. An above ground trampoline stands on legs, so a safety net matters more.
Round FlatGround models are sold without a net. If you want a net on a sunken trampoline, look at the InGround models or the rectangular FlatGround models with a net.
Cost
For the trampoline alone, BERG InGround models start at €339, FlatGround at €699 and above ground at €449. Delivery is free on all of them.
A sunken trampoline has a second cost: the groundwork. We do not install, so we cannot price it. An installer, landscaper or builder will look at the garden and quote. See what affects an installer's quote.
Wind
A FlatGround sits at ground level, so it catches far less wind than a trampoline on legs. An InGround sits nearly as low. If your garden is exposed, that is a fair reason to choose a sunken trampoline. More in trampolines for a windy garden.
Which should you choose?
Look at InGround or FlatGround if you:
- Own the house and are happy to have a hole dug in the lawn
- Have an exposed or windy garden
- Want the trampoline low in the garden rather than up on legs
Look at above ground if you:
- Are renting or may move house
- Do not want any groundwork
- Want to be able to move the trampoline around the garden
Send us photos of the garden through the free garden consultation and we will tell you which we would pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure which FlatGround suits your garden?
Send us a couple of photos and rough measurements. We will recommend a size and shape and give you a delivered price. It is free and there is no obligation.
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