Experience Potsdam on foot, by bike, or from the water: Brandenburg's state capital – just a stone's throw from Berlin – offers remarkable views of grand palaces, intricately designed gardens and parks, and the picturesque Havelseen landscape. Thoughtfully planned sightlines guide the eye from one architectural highlight to the next.
The palaces and gardens of Potsdam have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. A proud 18 palaces can be explored by visitors during their walks. Famous architects such as Knobelsdorff, Schinkel, and Persius, and renowned landscape architects like Sello, Lenné, Eyserbeck, and Prince Pückler-Muskau designed the city's vast architectural and horticultural variety under royal commission. Major attractions include Sanssouci Palace – the summer residence of Frederick II, the New Palace – the residence of the last Kaiser – and Cecilienhof Palace, the site of the Potsdam Conference.
In addition to this World Heritage title, Potsdam also holds the distinction of being a "UNESCO Creative City of Film," honoring the city's significant role in film history, particularly through the historic film production at the UFA Studios. This includes Fritz Lang’s film Metropolis, regarded as a milestone in film art and preserved as a UNESCO World Documentary Heritage.
Thus, Potsdam brings together architecture, garden art, and film history as a living heritage for the world. On www.potsdamtourismus.de, you’ll find inspiration for your perfect day in Potsdam, your ideal accommodation, tickets for city tours and events, and much more.
Potsdam looks forward to your visit!
