Family holiday at the Kongresshotel Potsdam at Lake Templin

Welcome to your family break in Potsdam! Splash around with your children in the pool or relax with a refreshing drink in our popular open-air bar. Enjoy the view of the sparkling Lake Templin. Thanks to its central location, you can reach Potsdam’s most beautiful sights in just a few minutes – from magnificent palaces and idyllic gardens to the lively city centre. Whether summer or winter, sun or rain: the Kongresshotel Potsdam offers a variety of excursion options, exciting cultural activities and first-class restaurants that will delight young and old alike. Nature, comfort and relaxation go hand in hand here – perfect for unforgettable family holidays that will be remembered for a long time to come.

Experience nature and entertainment – excursions with and without bikes for young and old

The Kongresshotel Potsdam is located in a beautiful natural setting, yet close to the city centre, making it the ideal base for Excursions and Activities of every kind. While you can expect a mix of fun and entertainment in the various amusement parks and pools, you can walk in the footsteps of Potsdam’s history and culture in the numerous castles or the city centre. The nearby Cycle route R1 also offers you great opportunities to explore Potsdam with its charming forests by bike. If you are looking for something a little quieter, our event garden with a cosy sunbathing lawn as well as various games such as badminton, cross boccia, table tennis, table football and a trampoline. In the summer months, the event garden holds a range of activities for families. Events like a giant picnic!

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Your family-friendly hotel with heart

As a family hotel in Potsdam, we offer everything to make guests of all ages happy:

  • Spacious rooms and suites with baby cots and children’s beds

  • Play and leisure areas right in the hotel

  • Bicycle hire for shared experiences

  • Central location for excursions to attractions in Potsdam and the surrounding area

Outdoor fun right on your doorstep

Our spacious event garden offers everything you need for exercise, games and fun:

  • Trampoline, table tennis & play areas

  • Picnic lawn by the lake

  • Bicycle hire and direct access to the R1 cycle path for family-friendly tours

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Sights & excursions for the whole family

Our top 5 family tips:

  • Sanssouci Palace & Park – experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Babelsberg Film Park – action, shows & film sets
    Bicycle tour through Potsdam’s parks

  • Walks in the barefoot park

  • Tours at lofty heights on the treetop path

An experience in any weather

  • Biodôme Potsdam – tropical world of discovery with butterflies

  • Indoor activities in Potsdam – museums, tropical greenhouse, climbing halls

  • Insider tips for Potsdam: hidden playgrounds, charming cafés, quiet riverside paths

  • Museum Barberini – art museum in Potsdam’s historic centre

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Family-oriented near Berlin

Just under an hour from Berlin, our hotel is the ideal destination for a relaxing weekend or a spontaneous break. Located in Potsdam, we offer comfort and a pleasant atmosphere that families particularly appreciate – a place for relaxation, enjoyment and shared moments.

Catering for the whole family crew – food and drink at the Kongresshotel Potsdam

We know that with a Family holiday there are some stomachs to fill. That’s why we offer you delicious food at the Kongresshotel Potsdam for both the “big” and the “small” appetites. You can also learn about our culinary offerings. During the summer months we recommend our BBQ nights. Would you like to spoil your family with culinary delights on the go? Why not try our lunch boxes?

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Relaxation for Mum and Dad – Wellness at the Kongresshotel Potsdam

Family time and relaxation are difficult to combine in normal everyday life. That’s why it’s all the more important to take this time on holiday: Convince yourself of our varied offer. Whether it’s long walks through the green nature around Lake Templin, a delicious Vitality Menu on the day of arrival or first-class massage. Forget the stress of everyday life together as a family, benefit from our compiled specials and indulge yourself in the wellbeing area with indoor pool, relaxation rooms and fitness area. Please note our children’s swimming times for children up to 12 years. For quiet moments, we recommend you visit our breathtaking lake view sauna.

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A feel-good atmosphere for young and old – the rooms for families at the Kongresshotel Potsdam

Our room offer offers a wide range of different retreats, with enough space for the whole family.

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about family holidays in Potsdam

Spacious rooms, play areas, a generous event garden and the perfect location between nature and the city.

Sanssouci Palace, Babelsberg Film Park, Potsdam Biosphere, boat tours and numerous playgrounds.

Yes, from the tropical greenhouse to museums and climbing centres – many activities are just a few minutes away.

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Experience unforgettable days at Lake Templin – with nature, culture and relaxation for the whole family.

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