The attractive ambience of Potsdam, the Brandenburg state capital, which is situated opposite Berlin metropolis on an island between the branched arms of river Havel is best found on the occasion of a visit to the beautiful castle and park complex, which is part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. The picturesque sight of the world-renowned Sanssouci summer residence with its fountains and vineyard terraces, on which Frederick the Great strolled, or the walk through the tree-lined avenue to the Neue Palais (new palace), which is the last large castle complex in the Prussian baroque style, let you imagine why once electors, kings and the emperor chose Potsdam to be their royal seat. All of them strolled through the park of Sanssouci Castle, which is one of Europe’s most significant and most extensive park areas.

There is no end to outstanding places of interest and attractive destinations for a visit in Potsdam. Landscapes, museums and monuments offer a fascinating insight into the town's history. Convents and monasteries, places of memorial and technical monuments are open to visitors. We would like to introduce you to a variety of highlights by means of the following flashing map.

City sightseeing tour including Sanssouci Palace
An excursion into the past and present of the former residence and garrison city. Experience the magnifi cence of Potsdam’s gardens, palaces and historic city quarters. Highlights of the tour are a visit to the interior rooms of Sanssouci Palace and a guided walk through the park. Tour languages: German/English
Dates: 1 April –1 November 2009 Tuesday–Sunday,
November–March only Friday–Sunday and only on advance reservation
Departure: 11 a.m. at Luisenplatz/corner Allee to Sanssouci,
Duration: 3.5 hours; without palace 1.5 hours, ending at Sanssouci
Tickets: at the Tourist-Informations in the Brandenburger Straße 3 and in the Central Station Potsdam, in some hotels, Reservation required.
Prices: with Sanssouci Palace 27 €, without Sanssouci Palace 16 €, child discount 0–6 years free of charge, 7–12 years 14 €. Tour is included in Berlin WelcomeCard and PotsdamCard.

This walking tour leads you through Potsdam’s historical centre. Passing the newly reconstructed city canal you will visit what is probably Potsdam’s most beautiful square, the New Market with the royal carriage stable, and then continue on to the Nikolai Church and the Old Town Hall. On your tour through the Dutch Quarter, lovingly designed back yards, cafés and galleries will invite you to linger. Tour languages: German/English
Dates: 1 May–1 November daily at 3:00 p.m. (November–March every Sunday 2:00 p.m.)
Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information, Brandenburger Straße 3 /pedestrian zone (near Brandenburg Gate); Duration: 2 hours
Prices: adults 9 €, students and seniors 7 €
Tickets: at the Tourist-Informations in the Brandenburger Straße 3 and in the Central Station Potsdam, in some hotels

City sightseeing tour including Cecilienhof Palace
Experience the Baroque town centre and the magni#cent palaces and parks As the last palace built by the House of Hohenzollern, Cecilienhof is well known as the site of the Potsdam Conference. The highlight of the visit is the palace interior. After a walk through the Neuer Garten, the tour ends with a view over the Marmorpalais. Tour languages: German/English
Departure: 1 May–10 November 2009, Tuesday to Sunday, 1.00 p.m. Luisenplatz/Allee to Sanssouci
Duration: 3.5 hours; without palace and park 1.5 hours (transfer back from the Cecilienhof Palace to the city centre available)
Tickets: at the Tourist-Informations in the Brandenburger Straße 3 and in the Central Station Potsdam, in some hotels, prior reservation appreciated
Prices: including Cecilienhof Palace 25 €, not including Cecilienhof Palace 16 €, child discount 0–6 years free of charge, 7–12 years 13 €. The Tour is included in the PotsdamCard.

Trace the course of the history of the two Germanys twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall in a guided tour beginning at the Glienicke Bridge. Experience a journey through time along the path of where the Berlin Wall once stood and learn of the human destinies which unfolded there and of the border crossers and agents who once operated. The route will take you past Cecilienhof Palace into the “Forbidden City”. Tour languages: German/English
Dates: May– September, 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month, additional tours on 3 October 2009 and 9 November 2009
Meeting point: 11.00 a.m. at the Glienicke Bridge (Berlin side); Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: Adults 9 €; school children, students, seniors 7 €
Tickets: at the Tourist-Informations in the Brandenburger Straße 3 and in the Central Station Potsdam, in some hotels, prior reservation appreciated