Between the Holy Lake (Heiliger See) and Jungfernsee lies the New Garden (Neuer Garten) in Potsdam, situated below the Pfingstberg. This area boasts several architectural gems, including the Marble Palace, the Orangery, the Dutch Etablissements, the Shingle House, and the Gothic Library. Across the water, it connects visually to the gardens of Sacrow, Peacock Island, Glienicke, and Babelsberg, securing its central role in the surrounding landscape.
The 102.5-hectare park was commissioned in 1787 by Frederick William II and designed by gardener Johann August Eyserbeck. Between 1816 and 1828, under the direction of the new crown prince, Peter Joseph Lenné transformed the overgrown New Garden into an open park landscape. The foundational structure of Lenné's design remains visible today. The park is expansive and inviting for exploration.
The New Garden is also home to another significant historical site: Cecilienhof Palace. In 1945, the Potsdam Conference was held there.
The park is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.
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Address
Parkanlage Neuer Garten
Schloss Cecilienhof
14469 Potsdam
Germany
