On these pages, you will find valuable information for new residents and citizens, as well as an overview of the state capital, Potsdam. In addition to its large historic parks, Potsdam offers many green oases, such as Friendship Island, the New Pleasure Garden, and the Volkspark in Bornstedter Feld. Many of Potsdam’s streets and pathways are lined with trees—linden, chestnut, oak, and hawthorn—giving them a unique character. Expansive forested areas can be found in the northeast, west, and south of the city, contrasting with the urban vibrancy of the nearby capital, Berlin.
Housing in this popular city is in high demand. However, policymakers and local authorities are working intensively to improve the situation. The expert group Potsdam22 is developing housing policy recommendations as a guideline for creating a comprehensive housing strategy.
Stay informed about rental prices by consulting the current rent index. The rent index is the result of months of intensive and trustworthy collaboration between representatives of tenant and landlord associations, municipal, cooperative, and private housing sectors, as well as the Potsdam city administration.
