The Russian colony of
Alexandrowka (19th century), the Bohemian weaver settlement of Nowakes (18th century) and the
Dutch quarter (18th century) with its antique shops, restaurants and cafés are an attraction for many visitors and recall the lively history of Potsdam. In the venerable halls of
Cecilienhof Castle (in the new garden), world history was written. Churchill, Truman and Stalin held discussions there during the “Potsdam Conference” on how to divide Germany after the Second World War.
The modern Potsdam is also worth a visit: since the legendary “times of the UFA” (film studio) in the twenties and thirties of the past century and their stars, such as the actors Marlene Dietrich and Hans Albers, Potsdam has been a centre of films. Today, national and international productions are produced for cinema and television in the studios that are rich in tradition and located on Europe’s most extensive and oldest film complex. Visitors to Babelsberg Film Park can even look behind the scenes and take part in live stunts. Apart from a permanent collection, the Potsdam Film Museum, which is housed in the historic royal stables, shows interesting special shows on film and television topics from all over the world.
Additional highlights in Potsdam are the numerous concerts and performances taking place each year in the context of the Potsdam Schlössernacht (night of castles), the Babelsberg Film Park Night and the nocturnal castle impressions with the White Fleet (passenger ships). Our tip for you: anyone who is lured by the view of the castles and the lake landscape with its passenger ships of the White Fleet that smoothly move along and the training Olympic water sports athletes, should set off to Pfingstberg for Belvedere Castle, which seems so romantic.
