Potsdam, Germany

Potsdam

Royal palaces and lakeside parks, half an hour from Berlin.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Potsdam

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great's summer palace; book a timed ticket.
  2. AfternoonWalk through the park to the New Palace and the Chinese House.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the red-brick Dutch Quarter.

Day 2

Visit the Cecilienhof, where the Potsdam Conference was held in 1945.

What to eat

Local beer and Brandenburg dishes like Spreewald gherkins.

Local tips

Make the most of Potsdam

Beat the crowds

Sanssouci palace is busiest midday. Book a timed ticket and go early.

Best photo spot

The terraced vineyard in front of Sanssouci palace.

Getting there

Trains from Berlin take about 25 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The New Garden and the Cecilienhof palace, where the Potsdam Conference took place.

Good to know

The palace parks are free to walk; the palaces need tickets. Rent a bike to explore the parks.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Potsdam

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Plan your visit

Getting to Potsdam

Getting there

  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)30 km away
  • Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)120 km away
  • Berlin25 km away
  • Leipzig125 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Potsdam: good to know

Is Potsdam worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. Royal palaces and lakeside parks, half an hour from Berlin.

How many days do you need in Potsdam?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Potsdam?

You can visit all year. Sanssouci palace is busiest midday. Book a timed ticket and go early.

How do you get to Potsdam?

The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 30 km away. Trains from Berlin take about 25 minutes.

What is there to see near Potsdam?

Nearby hidden places include Berlin (27 km), Leipzig (126 km) and Meissen (139 km).

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