Living in Eberswalde & the surrounding area

Schwärzesee near Eberswalde

At the Schwärze

Finow Canal in and around Eberswalde

Church in Eberswalde

Finow Canal near Eberswalde

In the surroundings of the Brodowin ecovillage
Eberswalde is surrounded by lush forests and unspoiled lakes, offering a peaceful, green setting. Within the city, it is easy to reach all → HNEE locations by bike or bus, no matter where you live. With your semester ticket, you can travel to Berlin at any time — just 38 minutes on the RE3 — and explore the many great places in the surrounding region. In and around Eberswalde, you will find flats, shared accommodation and housing collectives.
Please note that the university does not operate its own student residences.
Most flats consist of three bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. They are modern and equipped with high-speed internet. The hall of residence on Schwappachweg also offers accessible units, as well as flats for students living with children. We strongly recommend applying early for a room through the Studierendenwerk — applications can be submitted even before you receive your admission letter.
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Special places include the → monastery in Chorin, the → Rofinpark in Eberswalde, the → Schlossgut Finowfurt and the → Ökodorf Brodowin.