# Study in Barnim district, Brandenburg

> Barnim is a rural district (Landkreis) in Brandenburg with 194,169 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has 2 universities: Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (Eberswalde), Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde (Eberswalde). Summers average 18.4 °C and winters 1.3 °C, with about 590 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Barnim is a district of towns, forests and lakes northeast of Berlin. Barnim

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 194,169 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,479.58 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 2 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde, Eberswalde (8 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €205–350 per month — Published rent range for accommodation in the Brandenburgisches Viertel student residence, including utilities and electricity; room and apartment types vary. Undated official listing, checked November 2026. Studierendenwerk | [source](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/) |
| Mean temperature | 9.6 °C (summer 18.4 °C, winter 1.3 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 590 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,748 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Barnim district

Barnim lies in Brandenburg, adjoining Berlin to the south and reaching the Polish border in the east. Eberswalde is the district seat; Bernau bei Berlin is its other main urban centre. [District overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Barnim)

The district combines woodland and lakes with working towns. Around Eberswalde, the university highlights forests, lakes and the Finow Canal as part of everyday life; crane manufacturing remains an active local industry. [HNEE living guide](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living) [Ardelt](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/)

- **Eberswalde**: The district seat and the main base for studying locally. [District overview](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Barnim) [HNEE living guide](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living)
- **Bernau bei Berlin**: A regional-rail stop on the route to Berlin, also home to the UNESCO-listed former ADGB trade-union school. [BER rail connections](https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/orientierung/anreiseundabreise/oeffentlicheverkehrsmittel.html) [Bauhaus visitor centre](https://www.welterbe-bernau.de/Besucherzentrum.html)
- **Joachimsthal**: A base for exploring the Werbellinsee and Grimnitzsee, with boat hire available locally. [Amt Joachimsthal](https://www.amt-joachimsthal.de/seite/62602/kanu--kajakfahrten-und-bootsfahrten.html)

## Universities

Eberswalde is the district's university town, with Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) and Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde. For HNEE students, living in town makes practical sense: its campuses are accessible by bicycle or bus. [HNEE living guide](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living) Commuting from Berlin is feasible, with published regional-train journeys between Berlin Hbf and Eberswalde Hbf taking about 40 minutes, before travel to your home and campus. [Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/berlin/eberswalde.shtml) Consider Barnim if you want local student connections and access to countryside, while keeping Berlin within reach.

- **Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde** (Eberswalde) — 28 courses
- **Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde** (Eberswalde) — 0 courses

## Housing

Start early: HNEE describes finding accommodation in Eberswalde as potentially challenging. Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg separately warns that demand across its residences substantially exceeds supply and that applying does not guarantee a room. Search for private accommodation alongside your residence application. [HNEE international guidance](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/information-for-internationals) [Studierendenwerk housing guidance](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/project/wohnen/)

**How to find a place**

- Apply directly to Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg for its Eberswalde residences; the university does not allocate rooms automatically. [Studierendenwerk](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)
- Use HNEE's housing page to reach WHG Eberswalde, Wohnungsgenossenschaft Eberswalde 1893 and TAG Wohnen. [HNEE housing contacts](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living)
- Search WG-Gesucht for shared flats in Eberswalde; HNEE includes it among its recommended search channels. [HNEE housing contacts](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living)
- Check the journey to your actual campus before accepting a room; Schwappachweg is specifically listed as being near the Waldcampus. [Studierendenwerk residence locations](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)

**Student residences**

- [Bernauer Heerstraße 54–60](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/) (Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg): Furnished single-room apartments and rooms in shared apartments in Eberswalde. [Official listing](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)
- [Brandenburgisches Viertel](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/) (Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg): Accommodation on Beeskower Straße and Strausberger Straße, including rooms in shared apartments. [Official listing](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)
- [Schwappachweg 21](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/) (Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg): Single-room apartments near the Waldcampus, with some accessible accommodation. [Official listing](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)

## Cost of living

A residence room can keep your housing budget modest: Brandenburgisches Viertel lists monthly rents of €205–350 including utilities and electricity, checked November 2026. [Studierendenwerk](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/) HNEE lists a standard semester contribution of €393.80 for winter semester 2026/27, including the Deutschlandsemesterticket; programme-specific exceptions and additional costs apply. [HNEE student financing](https://www.hnee.de/en/studium/im-studium/alle-beratungsangebote/student-financing) Without a semester ticket, the regular Deutschlandticket currently costs €63 monthly. [VBB](https://www.vbb.de/abonnements/deutschlandticket/) These are useful budget anchors, but they do not establish a district-wide saving over Berlin.

## Jobs & employers

Verified local employment spans healthcare at GLG, crane manufacturing at Ardelt and university work at HNEE. These offer different routes into employment: healthcare posts commonly specify professional qualifications, while Ardelt also advertises working-student work. [GLG careers](https://www.glg-karriere.de/stellenangebote) [Ardelt careers](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/) [HNEE careers](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/arbeiten-an-der-hnee/stellenausschreibungen) HNEE's student job portal covers side jobs, internships and graduate opportunities; check each position's location and conditions. [HNEE job portal](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/organisation/einrichtungen/career-service/partner-stellenanzeigen)

- Working-student business development and data analysis at Ardelt in Eberswalde. [Ardelt careers](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/)
- University mini-jobs and other part-time work advertised through HNEE's job portal. [HNEE student financing](https://www.hnee.de/en/studium/im-studium/alle-beratungsangebote/student-financing)
- Food-counter, kitchen and washing-up work, including Brodowin's operation at Niederfinow; ask whether student-compatible shifts are available. [Brodowin careers](https://brodowin.de/ueber-uns/karriere.html)

- **GLG Gesellschaft für Leben und Gesundheit** (Healthcare): Operates the Werner Forßmann Klinikum and Martin Gropius Krankenhaus in Eberswalde, with clinical, technical and administrative employment. [GLG careers](https://www.glg-karriere.de/stellenangebote)
- **Ardelt Kranbau** (Mechanical engineering and crane manufacturing): Manufactures cranes in Eberswalde; its careers page includes engineering, production and working-student roles. [Ardelt careers](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/)
- **Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde** (Higher education and research): Employs academic and non-academic staff in Eberswalde and publishes vacancies through its own recruitment pages. [HNEE careers](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/arbeiten-an-der-hnee/stellenausschreibungen)

## Getting around

Eberswalde has local buses, including its distinctive trolleybuses, and HNEE describes its campuses as accessible by bicycle or bus. [Barnim district](https://www.barnim.de/politik-verwaltung/news-detail-6/85-jahre-o-bus-in-eberswalde) [HNEE](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living) The RE3 connects Eberswalde with Berlin; allow roughly 40 minutes between Eberswalde Hbf and Berlin Hbf on regional services, plus local travel. [VBB RE3](https://www.vbb.de/unterwegs-im-vbb/regionalbahnlinien/re3/) [Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/berlin/eberswalde.shtml) The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport in second class, including these regional trains, but not ICE services. Check your specific journey for engineering works and evening connections. [VBB ticket validity](https://www.vbb.de/abonnements/deutschlandticket/erwerbsmoeglichkeiten-und-nutzung/)

- Station: Eberswalde Hbf — regional connections towards Berlin and northern Brandenburg. [VBB RE3](https://www.vbb.de/unterwegs-im-vbb/regionalbahnlinien/re3/)
- Station: Bernau (b Berlin) — regional services towards Berlin and BER airport. [BER connections](https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/orientierung/anreiseundabreise/oeffentlicheverkehrsmittel.html)
- Nearest airport: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) — The practical airport for scheduled flights: RB24 connects Eberswalde and Bernau directly with the station beneath Terminal 1. Check the current timetable before travelling. [BER public transport](https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/orientierung/anreiseundabreise/oeffentlicheverkehrsmittel.html)

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 1.3 °C, 44 mm rain a month, 1.8 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.2 °C, 42 mm rain a month, 6 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.4 °C, 66 mm rain a month, 7.5 h sun a day
- Autumn: 9.6 °C, 44 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day

Expect cold, often grey winters with frosty periods, followed by brighter spring days and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot spells. Bring a waterproof layer as well as winter clothing: summer is not reliably dry. For the student calendar, summer brings outdoor concerts at Chorin, while autumn and winter suit indoor social activities at the Eberswalde student club. [Choriner Musiksommer](https://www.choriner-musiksommer.de/index.php/de/) [Studentenclub](https://www.brandenburg-tourism.com/poi/barnimer-land/gastronomy/eberswalde-students-club/)

## Culture & language

For student evenings, start with Studentenclub Eberswalde in the town centre: its programme includes concerts, karaoke, quizzes and poetry slams. This is a useful picture of the local social scene—small venues and organised events. [Brandenburg Tourism](https://www.brandenburg-tourism.com/poi/barnimer-land/gastronomy/eberswalde-students-club/) Eberswalde also supports independent cultural projects such as Jazz in E., Guten Morgen Eberswalde and the Provinziale film festival. [City cultural programme](https://www.eberswalde.de/freizeit-kultur-tourismus/kultur/kulturfoerderung)

Local traditions differ between towns. Bernau's Hussitenfest brings historical costumes, markets and a procession into the streets, while Chorin's summer concert series uses the former monastery as its setting. [Bernau Hussitenfest](https://www.bernau.de/de/tourismus-kultur/veranstaltungen/hussitenfest.html) [Choriner Musiksommer](https://www.choriner-musiksommer.de/index.php/de/)

HNEE provides information for international students in English and a Welcome Team that can help with German-language paperwork during arrival. Do not assume every everyday interaction will be available in English. [HNEE international guidance](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/information-for-internationals) As a practical learning goal, aim towards B1–B2 German for greater independence and a wider job search; this is not a programme admission requirement. HNEE's language centre lists German courses from A1 through B2. [HNEE language centre](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/organisation/einrichtungen/sprachenzentrum)

## Local food

- **Eberswalder Spritzkuchen**: The town's traditional sweet pastry, known internationally as a French cruller; the local museum documents its Eberswalde origins. [Museum Eberswalde](https://www.museum-eberswalde.de/blog-museum-eberswalde/objekte-erzaehlen-geschichte/eberswalder-spritzkuchen)
- **Barnimer Senfsuppe**: Mustard soup identified by Brandenburg's tourism board as a regional dish. [Regional food guide](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/orte-regionen/urlaubsregionen/barnimer-land/essen-trinken/)
- **Venison and wild-boar dishes**: Regional menus feature game including roe deer, red deer and wild boar, often prepared with seasonal ingredients. [Regional food guide](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/orte-regionen/urlaubsregionen/barnimer-land/essen-trinken/)

## Events

- **Bernauer Hussitenfest** (June): Annual town festival with historical performances, markets, music and a procession. The city's published 2026 edition ran from 12 to 14 June. [City of Bernau](https://www.bernau.de/de/tourismus-kultur/veranstaltungen/hussitenfest.html)
- **Choriner Musiksommer** (June–August): A summer concert series at Chorin Abbey, with orchestral, choral and other programmes. The organiser has published its 2027 summer programme. [Festival organiser](https://www.choriner-musiksommer.de/index.php/de/)

## Places to see

- **Chorin Abbey** (Architecture): A former Cistercian abbey known for its Gothic architecture, also used for cultural events. [Chorin Abbey background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Chorin)
- **Werbellinsee** (Lake): A glacial lake with boat-hire options around its shores, suitable for a day away from campus. [Lake background](https://www.amt-joachimsthal.de/verzeichnis/mandat.php?mandat=215164) [Local boating information](https://www.amt-joachimsthal.de/seite/62602/kanu--kajakfahrten-und-bootsfahrten.html)
- **Bauhaus World Heritage site, Bernau** (UNESCO): The former ADGB trade-union school and associated teachers' houses form part of the Bauhaus World Heritage site. Start at the visitor centre; access to the historic buildings is through guided tours. [Visitor centre](https://www.welterbe-bernau.de/Besucherzentrum.html)

## FAQ

### Is Barnim a good place to live as a student?

Barnim is worth considering if you want to study in Eberswalde and have forests and lakes nearby. HNEE describes its campuses as accessible by bicycle or bus, making Eberswalde a practical starting point for a housing search. [HNEE living guide](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living)

### Is there a university in Barnim?

Yes. Eberswalde is home to Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) and Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde.

### Can I commute between Berlin and Eberswalde for university?

Yes. Deutsche Bahn lists direct regional journeys between Berlin Hbf and Eberswalde Hbf taking about 40 minutes. Add travel between the stations, your accommodation and your campus when assessing the daily commute. [Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/berlin/eberswalde.shtml)

### How much does student accommodation in Eberswalde cost?

Studierendenwerk lists €205–350 monthly, including utilities and electricity, at Brandenburgisches Viertel, checked November 2026. This is a residence-specific range, not the average private-market rent in Barnim. [Studierendenwerk](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)

### What student jobs can I find in Barnim?

Examples include working-student business analysis at Ardelt and university mini-jobs advertised through HNEE. Food-counter and kitchen work also appears on Brodowin's local recruitment page; check hours and requirements with the employer. [Ardelt](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/) [HNEE](https://www.hnee.de/en/studium/im-studium/alle-beratungsangebote/student-financing) [Brodowin](https://brodowin.de/ueber-uns/karriere.html)

### Can I get from BER airport to Barnim without a car?

Yes. RB24 connects BER airport directly with Bernau and Eberswalde, and the airport railway station is beneath Terminal 1. Check current departures and engineering works before travelling. [BER airport](https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/orientierung/anreiseundabreise/oeffentlicheverkehrsmittel.html)

## Sources

- [Barnim district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Barnim)
- [HNEE living and housing guide](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/living)
- [HNEE information for international students](https://www.hnee.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/information-for-internationals)
- [Studierendenwerk housing availability guidance](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/project/wohnen/)
- [Eberswalde student residences and rents](https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/wohnen-in-eberswalde/)
- [HNEE semester contribution and student financing](https://www.hnee.de/en/studium/im-studium/alle-beratungsangebote/student-financing)
- [HNEE student job portal](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/organisation/einrichtungen/career-service/partner-stellenanzeigen)
- [HNEE staff recruitment](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/arbeiten-an-der-hnee/stellenausschreibungen)
- [GLG careers](https://www.glg-karriere.de/stellenangebote)
- [Ardelt careers in Eberswalde](https://ardelt-kranbau.de/unternehmen/karriere/)
- [Brodowin careers](https://brodowin.de/ueber-uns/karriere.html)
- [Deutsche Bahn Berlin–Eberswalde journeys](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/berlin/eberswalde.shtml)
- [VBB RE3 route](https://www.vbb.de/unterwegs-im-vbb/regionalbahnlinien/re3/)
- [Deutschlandticket price](https://www.vbb.de/abonnements/deutschlandticket/)
- [Deutschlandticket validity](https://www.vbb.de/abonnements/deutschlandticket/erwerbsmoeglichkeiten-und-nutzung/)
- [BER airport public transport](https://ber.berlin-airport.de/de/orientierung/anreiseundabreise/oeffentlicheverkehrsmittel.html)
- [Barnim district on Eberswalde trolleybuses](https://www.barnim.de/politik-verwaltung/news-detail-6/85-jahre-o-bus-in-eberswalde)
- [Eberswalde student club](https://www.brandenburg-tourism.com/poi/barnimer-land/gastronomy/eberswalde-students-club/)
- [Eberswalde cultural projects](https://www.eberswalde.de/freizeit-kultur-tourismus/kultur/kulturfoerderung)
- [Bernau Hussitenfest](https://www.bernau.de/de/tourismus-kultur/veranstaltungen/hussitenfest.html)
- [Choriner Musiksommer](https://www.choriner-musiksommer.de/index.php/de/)
- [Museum Eberswalde: Spritzkuchen](https://www.museum-eberswalde.de/blog-museum-eberswalde/objekte-erzaehlen-geschichte/eberswalder-spritzkuchen)
- [Barnim regional food](https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de/orte-regionen/urlaubsregionen/barnimer-land/essen-trinken/)
- [Chorin Abbey background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kloster_Chorin)
- [Bernau Bauhaus visitor centre](https://www.welterbe-bernau.de/Besucherzentrum.html)
- [Werbellinsee background](https://www.amt-joachimsthal.de/verzeichnis/mandat.php?mandat=215164)
- [Joachimsthal boating information](https://www.amt-joachimsthal.de/seite/62602/kanu--kajakfahrten-und-bootsfahrten.html)
- [HNEE language centre](https://www.hnee.de/hochschule/organisation/einrichtungen/sprachenzentrum)
- [Commons: Eberswalde town hall](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rathaus,_Eberswalde,_150926,_ako.jpg)
- [Commons: Chorin Abbey and Amtssee](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AmtsseeKlosterChorin.jpg)
- [Commons: Werbellinsee pier](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pier_at_Werbellinsee.jpg)
- [Commons: Bernau Steintor and Hungerturm](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bernau_bei_Berlin_Steintor_und_Hungerturm.JPG)

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