Cool oases in Eberswalde: How to survive the heat wave!

Cool oases in Eberswalde: How to survive the heat wave!

The temperatures in Eberswalde rose to a record high at the beginning of July and many are looking for relaxing places to retreat. Particularly in times like these, shady oases are needed to escape the heat. Eberswalde offers a variety of opportunities to treat yourself to a break. Churches, parks and the idyllic Schwärzesee invite you to take a refreshing break.

As moz.de reports, anyone can easily find out where the coolest places in the city are hiding. An online map shows the best places with shade, water and cooling spaces. Among the recommended places are the Johanniskirche on Karl-Marx-Platz, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Mary Magdalene Church on Kirchstrasse, which with its cool walls invites you to take a short break.

Popular retreats in Eberswalde

The new town hall from around 1903 not only offers a pleasant coolness thanks to its thick walls, but also a free exhibition in the entrance area. For nature lovers, the outdoor areas around the Finow Canal are a real insider tip. Here, shady benches on the towpath and in the riverside park are waiting to be explored. The Drehnitzwiese and Barnim Park with their seats and sports equipment also promise a welcome way to cool off.

Children can have fun at the water playground on Michaelisstrasse, while the Schwärzesee is a popular attraction for swimming enthusiasts. These and other tips can be found on the online map of the city, which shows all the locations where you can find a little fresh air and a shady spot.

Global challenges caused by heat waves

But the heat is not only a big issue in Eberswalde. According to zdf.de, Europe is considered the fastest warming continent and recorded a record number of days in 2023 when temperatures felt above 46 degrees Celsius. Cities like Singapore and Miami are using innovative concepts to combat the heat. There, more green spaces, shade and water are being used to moderate the temperatures.

In many densely built-up cities and in Eberswalde it is up to 10 degrees warmer in summer than in the surrounding area. This poses health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. In response to these developments, experts are calling for heat protection measures to be taken into account in urban planning and for the necessary strategies to be developed to deal with heat more sustainably.

In order to meet these challenges, cooperation between cities and the surrounding areas is needed to preserve and design open spaces. Innovative approaches such as the introduction of heat protection officers could help make cities more heat-resilient.

The measures in Eberswalde are just a small building block in a large puzzle. However, in the city itself there are already many places that invite you to linger and offer a refreshing break in the heat.

For anyone looking for protection from the summer heat, one thing remains to be said: Eberswalde definitely has the right places to offer!