11 November 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Eberswalde sits about 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin in the Barnim district — and yet it has a character all its own. With around 43,000 residents, the small city is known as the "Waldstadt" (forest city), and for good reason: woods, waterways, and nature reserves start right at the edge of town. The RE3 regional express gets you to Berlin's main station in roughly 30 minutes, and since late 2025, the RB24 line runs directly to BER Airport. Getting around town is easy by bike, on foot, or by trolleybus — Eberswalde operates one of the last three trolleybus systems in Germany and the oldest in the country.
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Eberswalde
Federal state: Brandenburg
43,019 Population
€ 300
Room in a shared apartment
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01:43 min
Small, green, and full of surprises – Welcome to Eberswalde
00:38 min
Party where the forest begins — the Waldstadt Festival Eberswalde
01:32 min
This is what studying in Eberswalde looks like — Inke and Merlin show you
01:04 min
A Christmas tree for the Federal Chancellor
Highlights
Highlight #1
Affordability you won't find anywhere else
No rent stress here.
Highlight #2
Small town with character: green, unpretentious, genuinely vibrant
All the green, none of the grind
Eberswalde sits about 50 kilometers northeast of Berlin in the Barnim district — and yet it has a character all its own. With around 43,000 residents, the small city is known as the "Waldstadt" (forest city), and for good reason: woods, waterways, and nature reserves start right at the edge of town. The RE3 regional express gets you to Berlin's main station in roughly 30 minutes, and since late 2025, the RB24 line runs directly to BER Airport. Getting around town is easy by bike, on foot, or by trolleybus — Eberswalde operates one of the last three trolleybus systems in Germany and the oldest in the country. The Finow Canal runs right through the city center and doubles as a launching point for kayak trips to the Niederfinow boat lift in summer. On the cultural side, there's more than you might expect: the international Provinziale film festival, the Jazz in e. concert series, the Waldstadt Festival, and a growing café and bar scene around the market square.
Show lessFive reasons to live in Eberswalde
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Finow Canal at your doorstep
Germany's oldest navigable artificial waterway runs right through town — kayaking, beer gardens, and summer festivals included. → More Info
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Provinziale — global films, shown right on your doorstep
International film festival screening around 40 competition films from dozens of countries — every fall at Haus Schwärzetal. → More Info
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Somewhere between café and stage
A lively café, bar, and culture scene is growing around the market square — from Kleinschmidt to the student club to the "Guten-Morgen-Eberswalde" event series. → More Info
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Compact and well connected
Most trips here work by bike or on foot. For the rest, there's the trolleybus — climate-friendly and the oldest of its kind in Germany.
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Grüne Jobs vor der Tür
Brandenburg's state environmental agency is based in Eberswalde, alongside regional businesses, consulting firms, and a growing sustainable economy — with entry-level opportunities to match.
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Schillertreppe zur Eberswalder Lichternacht
Eberswalde
Altes Kloster Chorin in Brandenburg zum Sonnenuntergang
Schiffshebewerke Niederfinow
Marktplatz
Kupferhaus mit dem expressionistischen Wasserturm von Paul Mebes
Eberswalde
Eberswalde
Town
Schillertreppe zur Eberswalder Lichternacht
Eberswalde
Altes Kloster Chorin in Brandenburg zum Sonnenuntergang
Schiffshebewerke Niederfinow
Marktplatz
Kupferhaus mit dem expressionistischen Wasserturm von Paul Mebes
Eberswalde
Eberswalde
Leisure
Schillertreppe zur Eberswalder Lichternacht
Eberswalde
Altes Kloster Chorin in Brandenburg zum Sonnenuntergang
Schiffshebewerke Niederfinow
Marktplatz
Kupferhaus mit dem expressionistischen Wasserturm von Paul Mebes
Eberswalde
Eberswalde
Living costs
⌀ 300 Euros
39% below German average Room in a shared apartment in Eberswalde
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€493
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Special features
Eberswalde Weekly Farmers' Market
The market square regularly hosts a weekly market with regional fruit, vegetables, cheese, and fresh baked goods from the area.
Eberswalde City Run
Once a year, the Eberswalde City Run takes you through the heart of town — whether you're jogging for fun or chasing a personal best.
More Info City welcome bonus
Register your primary residence in Eberswalde and receive an annual welcome bonus — for up to five years.
Art and exhibitions in the forest city
From the city museum in the Adler Apotheke to the Kleine Galerie and the Galerie Fenster in the Brandenburgisches Viertel — Eberswalde hosts rotating exhibitions year-round, often with free admission.
More Info Essen und Trinken in Eberswalde
Whether it's wood-fired pizza at Kleinschmidt, seasonal dishes at Kochkommode, or handmade ice cream at Smilla Vanilla — a growing food scene with its own character is taking shape around the market square.
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