Paunsdorf: The 'Crazy' is back in the neighborhood after renovation!

Paunsdorf: The 'Crazy' is back in the neighborhood after renovation!

The open leisure club “Crazy” in Paunsdorf reopened its doors on June 22, 2025 after two years of renovation and modernization. Loud L-IZ The costs for the extensive work amount to around 2.5 million euros. The location at Zum Wäldchen 6 will now be barrier-free, making it easier for everyone to use the meeting place.

The new facilities include, among other things, a carport for the municipal playmobile “Crazycar”. Youth Mayor Vicki Felthaus praised the renovation and underlined the importance of “Crazy” as a central component of child and youth welfare in Paunsdorf. The leisure club can now better respond to the needs and wishes of Paunsdorf's children and young people.

Diverse offers for all age groups

The “Crazy” is not only aimed at children, but is also a meeting point for young people and older people. It offers a variety of leisure options such as billiards, darts, table football, table tennis, games consoles as well as board and card games. Sports activities such as football and basketball are also on the program. Creative offerings in the form of ceramics workshops, baking courses and yoga round off the diverse offering.

Almost half of the children and young people under the age of 15 in Paunsdorf are entitled to regular benefits, which underlines the importance of the meeting. The need for social interactions and extracurricular education is great here. Around 50 young people use “Crazy” every day, almost 80% of whom are migrants. This demographic composition brings with it specific challenges, particularly in the areas of health and education, as well LinXXnet reported.

Commitment and participation

By involving users, a newly founded youth advisory board has been established, which is actively involved in the design of the leisure meeting place. This not only promotes the participation of young people, but also strengthens the sense of community in the district. In the past, local politicians, especially the left-wing faction, have called for better staffing and the necessary expansion and renovation of the meeting point in order to be able to better cope with social challenges.

The renovation measures were carried out in close cooperation with several authorities, also using funding from the federal-state “Social Cohesion” program. This support is also obvious given the high poverty rate in Paunsdorf and the particular challenges in the region.

In summary, the “Crazy” is not only a place for leisure activities, but also an important part of the social infrastructure in Paunsdorf, responding to the needs of the community and offering space for development.