Discover Potsdam – a synthesis of the arts

The Unesco World Cultural Heritage sites extend a warm welcome to you...

Sanssouci Park © TMB picture archive Bach

Nikolai church in Potsdam © TMB-Fotoarchiv/David

Tour boat at Babelsberg Palace © TMB picture archive/ Korall/ SPSG

Immerse yourself in the history and present time of the former royal capital and garrison town with its many palaces, gardens, and historic quarters.
Be inspired by the illustrious attractions of the Unesco World Heritage while underway on a round tour of the city.
You prefer to discover the historic treasures on your own? Then we can offer you five different walking tours, tram tours, a bike tour or discovery journeys by boat.

Discover Potsdam your own way!

City canal © TMB picture archive Kolbmüller

Explore Potsdam on your own by foot and a mobile phone.

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Guided walk through Potsdam © TMB-Fotoarchiv/Wieck

This walking tour leads you through Potsdam’s historical centre.
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Underway with a water taxi on Potsdam´s Havel lakes © TMB picture archive/ Hoffmann

Potsdam is an island, full of special adventures on the water.

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Discover Potsdam individually and on your own

Bike path "Alter Fritz"

Cyclists in Sanssouci Park © TMB foto archive/Ehn

This is an ideal tour for discovering Potsdam and the historic sites of the former royal residence for half a day. Start off at the main train station and find out more about the city´s highlights such as the “Filmmuseum”, the craft brewery and restaurant “Meierei” (beer garden overlooking Potsdam´s scenic waters), and about the construction site of the new city palace, which is going to be the seat of the state parliament of Brandenburg and other institutions from 2013.

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