Heat wave in Oranienburg: How to stay cool at 37 degrees!
Find out how the heat wave will affect Oberhavel on July 2, 2025 and where the best places to cool off can be found.

Heat wave in Oranienburg: How to stay cool at 37 degrees!
The summer heat has Germany firmly in its grip, and in Oranienburg temperatures rose to up to 37 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, July 2nd. Loud maz-online.de Temperatures of up to 40 degrees can even be reached. Almost everyone is looking for shady places or cool retreats to escape the oppressive heat.
Shopping stores in the city offer a welcome way to cool off, especially in the entrance areas and freezer departments. In nature, the Lehnitzsee and the shady places under the trees are popular retreats. Here you can relax in peace and quiet, while ice cream vendors are in great demand and provide a little shade with parasols.
Tips for cooling down
However, the extreme heat also poses health risks. Heat stroke can be caused by acute overheating of the body, with symptoms such as nausea, headaches and impaired cognition. news.de recommends that you drink enough fluids in hot weather (at least 2-3 liters per day) and eat light foods such as fruit and salads.
In order to avoid unpleasant consequences of the heat, the hot hours between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. should be avoided. Ventilating the home is important, but this should be done early in the morning or late in the evening to improve air circulation and keep the home cool ndr.de advises.
- Den heißesten Stunden des Tages entziehen.
- Leichte, luftige Kleidung aus Naturfasern tragen.
- Feuchte Tücher aufhängen, um die Raumtemperatur zu senken.
- Dünne Baumwollpyjamas für eine angenehme Nacht.
A special tip for families: during the summer holidays, a water arch is set up in the castle park to provide refreshment. There are mixed shaded areas along the Havel, ideal for a relaxing picnic.
Be careful for the little ones and four-legged friends
Parents should be particularly careful with small children, who can react to heat with rapid breathing and restlessness. It is also important not to leave your little four-legged friends in overheated cars - dangerous temperatures can develop from just 20 degrees.
In summary, in this heat you have to stay smart, drink enough, look for shade and don't stay in the blazing sun for too long. With these tips you should be able to survive the summer heat well in Oranienburg.