Babelsberg Palace and Park

In the east of the city of Potsdam is Babelsberg Palace, which was designed by Schinkel in the neo-Gothic style. Over the years, many architects worked on the design of the palace, which served as Wilhelm I's summer residence from 1871. Following the plans of Peter Joseph Lenné and Prince Pückler-Muskau, Babelsberg Park was laid out in the style of an English landscape garden. From here you have a unique view of the Glienicke Bridge.

Sanssouci Park and Palace

See a historical legacy as Prussia's residential city with its unique palaces and parks. Charming details and surprising insights make a visit to the park on 290 hectares an experience. Sanssouci Palace is one of the many highlights and namesake of the park.

Peacock Hill Belvedere

Breathtaking views that inspire! The Belvedere - a double tower complex with spacious colonnades in the style of an Italian Renaissance villa and surrounded by an English landscape garden - is always a worthwhile destination. The march to the top is rewarded with a fantastic view over the Potsdam Garden Kingdom. Guided tours of the historic ensemble are offered on Sundays.

Pub Brewery

In the Meierei, you will get to know the pleasure of beer in its original sense. The regional uniqueness and centuries-old brewing tradition are particularly emphasised. With an advance reservation, you even have the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the brewery or a beer seminar.

Cecilienhof Palace

Cecilienhof Palace is a place steeped in history where many special events have taken place. First and foremost, the Potsdam Conference took place there in 1945, at which the Potsdam Agreement was concluded. Today there is a permanent exhibition on the subject. Cecilienhof Palace was built in the early 20th century, during the First World War. Emperor Wilhelm II had it built for Crown Prince Wilhelm and his wife Cecilie, who gave it its name.

Exclusive Potsdam experiences

ArtAmbassador Dr Mario Bogisch gives you an exclusive presentation of Potsdam's most beautiful parks, palaces and districts. He is passionate about his home town and would like to inspire you with this enthusiasm. Experience with him the magnificent gardens of Frederick the Great in Sanssouci Park, the magic of the New Garden, the breathtaking Babelsberg Imperial Park or a captivating city tour. It provides a close-up view of Potsdam as a reflection of Prussian, German and international history and the present day. Marvel with him at the total work of art that is Potsdam. Curious to find out more? You can find more information here: https://mariobogisch.de/kunstbotschafter/

Dutch Quarter

The picturesque Dutch-style houses with many small restaurants, cafés and shops are an ideal place to stroll with a special flair. The Dutch Quarter was built between 1734 and 1742 by order of the soldier king Friedrich Wilhelm I. The picturesque Dutch-style houses with many small restaurants, cafés and shops are an ideal place to stroll with a special flair. The Dutch Quarter was built between 1734 and 1742 by order of the Soldier King Frederick William I.

Luisenplatz and Brandenburg Gate

Potsdam hat auch ein Brandenburger Tor. Es befindet sich am westlichen Ende der Brandenburger Straße, Potsdams beliebter Einkaufsstraße. Am Bau des Tores, das einem römischen Triumphbogen ähnelt, waren zwei Baumeister beteiligt. Der Luisenplatz vor dem Brandenburger Tor, der im Jahr 2000 neu gestaltet wurde, lädt mit seinem Brunnen zum Verweilen ein.

Alexandrovka Colony

Frederick William III and the Russian Tsar Alexander I were very good friends. In honour of the Tsar, Frederick had the Russian colony Alexandrowka built in 1826. The wooden houses became home to Russian singers. Today, the historical ensemble is part of the World Cultural Heritage. Travel back to the time of the tsars and visit the Russian Colony with Museum. Let yourself be seduced and enjoy original Russian delicacies in the tea room such as sakuska, Sibirski pelmeni or the Cossack pot.

Bornstedt Crown Estate

The New Market

Glienicke Bridge

Today's Glienicke Bridge was built in 1907 and connects the cities of Berlin and Potsdam. During the Cold War, a total of three agent exchanges took place on the bridge, making it famous worldwide. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Glienicke Bridge has once again been open to traffic and visitors. From the Glienicke Bridge you can enjoy a fantastic view of Babelsberg Palace, Sacrow Church of the Saviour, Glienicke Palace and Lenné's garden landscapes.

Potsdam Museum - Forum for Art and History

A permanent exhibition divided into eleven thematic modules was opened in 2013 in the new location, in the heart of the city, at the Alter Markt. On the first floor, the history of the city, its civic formation as well as artistic and cultural developments are traced and vividly narrated. In particular, biographical approaches are pursued and a reference to the present is established. The collection focuses on the 19th to 21st centuries.

Nikolaisaal Potsdam

The somewhat different concert hall in the heart of the city. The wide-ranging programme of classical music, world music, jazz, pop, live film concerts, Potsdam crossover concerts and children's concerts is aimed at listeners of all ages. The Nikolaisaal was only rebuilt in 2000 and now sees itself as a place of artistic diversity. Thus, tradition is honoured here just as much as modernity and a lot of fresh wind is let in.

Barberini Museum

Film Museum Potsdam

Experience a unique time travel through Brandenburg's film history and discover numerous original costumes and props. Learn a bit of history and interesting facts and let yourself be persuaded to take part in one or two hands-on activities. You will find the Film Museum in the middle of Potsdam's historic city centre in one of the oldest buildings in the city. The visit can also be combined with a trip to the Babelsberg Film Park.

Natural History Museum Potsdam