Location: Potsdam
Top Things to do in Potsdam
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Potsdam, Brandenburg
Potsdam was the residence of the Prussian kings and German Kaisers until 1918. It is the site of the parks and palaces of Sanssouci, the largest World Heritage Site in Germany. The city is now the capital of the German federal state of Brandenburg and a home to three public colleges and a major film production studio.
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1. Neues Palais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Even if you have a day pass, you need to stop at the gate and make a reservation for an entry hour. I found this huge Late Baroque, royal edifice to be the most interesting to visit, out of all the others we had a chance to see. Here is where the meaning of the French phrase "sans souci" which translates to "without worries" or "carefree" is really reflected in the boundless luxury and whimsical ideas of the king, materialised no matter the cost, effort, and oddity. Some of the over 200 rooms, mostly Rococo style, have totally unexpected decorations and finishes - especially the Grotto Hall - which is a unique exhibit of sea-world theme, including shells, marble and semi-precious stones, artfully incorporated into the walls, ceilings and floors. Unforgettable!
2. Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Experience the most beautiful view of Potsdam on the Pfingstberg, at a heigt over 100 meters, set amidst Prussian architecture and landscape gardening. The ensemble comprised of the Belvedere Palace, the Temple of Pomona and the park grounds belong to the Stiftung Preussische Schlosser und Garten Berlin-Brandenburg and are part of a unique landscape of UNESCO World Heritage palaces and parks in Potsdam and Berlin. With exhibition about the history, audio guides and a lot of cultural events. Opening hours: april-october, daily, 10 am - 6 pm march, november, saturday and sunday, 10 am - 4 pm december-february, closed
Reviewed By 757grito
Great historical place and lookout over Potsdam nice Little exhibition about the history and the rebuilding of the destroyed place
3. Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
4. Einsteinturm
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By dhs9909 - Bern, Switzerland
The Einsteinturm reminds its visitors that Albert Einstein spend an extensive time in Potsdam before he had to flee the Nazis and went to the States.
5. Potsdam Friedenskirche
6. Hollandisches Viertel
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4.5 based on 762 reviews
Reviewed By BeautifulBC-49
A must see when you happen to be in Berlin is a little side trip to Potsdam's old Dutch Quarter (or Hollandisches Viertel in German). Beautiful old brick architecture completely restored. It's a nice relaxing way to spend an afternoon meandering through the old cobblestone streets and doing a little shopping in the unique shops, and stopping for a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants or Cafe's with outdoor seating.
7. Winzerberg
8. Freundschaftsinsel
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Inspire587709
Excellent, large island park with beautiful gardens, majestic trees, sculptures galore, large open space. Very relaxing.
9. Museum Barberini
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
With the opening of the Museum Barberini in 2017 Potsdam gained a new art museum. Exhibitions range from Old Masters to contemporary art, with a major focus on impressionism. Based on the works from the collection of Hasso Plattner, the museum’s benefactor and patron, the Museum Barberini presents three exhibitions each year with loans from international museums and private collections. The exhibitions are prepared at conferences with renowned academics and displayed in new contexts alongside smaller shows. Digital offers like the Barberini App and a media wall, together with a diverse events and education program, make art more accessible for everyone.
Reviewed By MLF-traveller - Palo Alto, United States
Incredible opportunity to see a wide range of original Van Gogh Still Life's including some of his earliest, most significant and a selection from his enormously productive final months. The claim that Still Life's provide a structured narrative of Van Gogh's art and life, to me, is fully validated and proven in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Completely worth the trip to Potsdam!
