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Obelisk
Brandenburg Gate
Obeliskportal
Brandenburg Gate
Dutch Quarter
Obelisk
Sanssouci Park
Musenrondell im Park Sanssouci
Der Turm
Sanssouci Palace
Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam
Nuthepark
Reviews
Really loved my visit here. The greenhouses are well maintained and diverse in their content. Most of the information is only in German, but I didn’t find this a problem. There are newly introduced panels putting the history of the botanical garden in the context of colonialism and Imperial Germany. I thought this was fantastic. Tickets are only £2 so it’s very affordable too.
Wir waren anlässlich der Orchideen-Ausstellung im Botanischen Garten und es hat uns viel Freude gemacht. Die Mitarbeitenden und die niedliche Hauskatze an der Kasse sind sehr lieb. Es gab neben den schönen Orchideen noch allerlei andere Wunder der Natur zu bestaunen. Ich persönlich stand zB noch nie vor so hohen Bananenplanzen, Bambus oder Kaffeesträucher. Faszinierend. Lohnt sich auf jeden Fall dort umzuschauen.
Leidet liegt viel Dreck rum, das vor allem von Hunden aufgesammelt wird. Man ist nur damit beschäftigt den Hund davon abzuhalten. Auch nehmen Radfahrer keine Rücksicht vor Fußgängern oder Hunden. Die Radfahrer, so mein Empfinden, tun so als ob ihnen der Weg gehört! Geht gar nicht, Rücksicht auf alle, wenn sie sehen dass ich den Hund zurück rufe (und der ist an der Leine und kommt dann zu mir dichter rangerückt!) Könnten die Radfahrer auch mal kurz warten. Nein sie motzen einen dann noch an obwohl ich bemüht bin ihnen platz zu machen. Geht nur nicht innerhalb von 1 Sekunde! Auch könnten die Fußgänger mal die Mülleimer benutzen und nicht nur die Rasenflächen!
Sonst ein sehr schöner Park. Man kommt auch schnell in den Babelsberger Park.
Sonst ein sehr schöner Park. Man kommt auch schnell in den Babelsberger Park.
A visit to Sanssouci Palace is a true step back in time. During your visit one can imagine the beauty of the time and the splendor of the period.
We visited in December and one should note this was a summer palace -- there is no heat and this palace was kept as it was originally. The grounds are beautiful and we can only imagine the greater beauty during the warmer months.
We visited in December and one should note this was a summer palace -- there is no heat and this palace was kept as it was originally. The grounds are beautiful and we can only imagine the greater beauty during the warmer months.
Stunning masterpiece! Outstanding rococo architecture, lush and perfectly maintained gardens! The royal interiors, the entire palace complex in general and the lovely detail around it - this is a visit you will remember!
If you're planning to visit this place, I recommend going there in spring or summer, 'cause this is the time when all the plants are blooming. In winter it isn't that stunning.
Wir waren sonntagsvormittags im Palmenhaus. Es war nicht zu voll, man konnte sich gut umsehen und bewegen.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Kleiner Botanischer Garten. Schön gepflegt. Innen- und Außengelände. Mitarbeiter sehr nett. Leider keine Parkplätze vorhanden.
Eintritt stand Oktober 23: 2 Euro
Eintritt stand Oktober 23: 2 Euro
People probably don’t realise there is this Brandenburg gate as well as the other famous one.
This is in Potsdam and the place in general is very nice to visit. It’s all being rebuilt in the style of the past when it was destroyed. So it feels a little like a Disney set as so new.
The gate itself is nice to look at but nothing to actually do with it.
This is in Potsdam and the place in general is very nice to visit. It’s all being rebuilt in the style of the past when it was destroyed. So it feels a little like a Disney set as so new.
The gate itself is nice to look at but nothing to actually do with it.
Brandenburg gate was builded after Prussia beat France. They also put the statue with 4 horses. This statue was taken to Paris after Napoleon beat Prussia. Later, they got it back when the Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo. I visited Brandenburg Gate after fair and it was late. But you feel safe in Berlin even if it’s night. There were only tourist and all the stores were closed.
A must see if you have a half day in hand on your Berlin visit. 1 hour train + bus journey all worthwhile to see this beautiful palace. Excellent public transport available. One can spend a full day exploring all the gardens and surrounding.
It is really awesome. A very big park that proposes the variety of small gardens inside, the large alleys, labyrinths, fountains and statues. Sometimes it lacks some care or cutting but it is comprehensible considering its side. There are a lot of bancs and even with a lot of people you can find the place to stay sole
If your child is there with you,
make sure you get the audio guide for kids. It’a great!
And don’t forget to visit Friedrich the Great’s dogs’ cemetery. He loved Greyhounds!
make sure you get the audio guide for kids. It’a great!
And don’t forget to visit Friedrich the Great’s dogs’ cemetery. He loved Greyhounds!
awesome place, you feel calmness and serenity there, perhaps not on a hot summer day in august on weekends but on a rainy tuesday (when Neues Palais is closed): yes🤛👍. tour inside the castle (with audio guide) is highly!!! recommended. see and feel the glamour of Prussia
Mehrere Gewächshäuser die unzählige verschiedene Pflanzen aus verschiedenen Klimazonen beherbergen. Zu jeder Zeit blühen andere Pflanzen. Abteilung mit verschiedenen Nutzpflanzen mit entsprechenden Erklärungen.
Es gibt einen Sitzbereich mit Tischen und Stühlen sowie Toiletten.
Es gibt einen Sitzbereich mit Tischen und Stühlen sowie Toiletten.
Potsdam is a beautiful city with lots of interesting architecture all around. You can walk through the Brandenburg Gate, eat or drink coffee near it. ☕️
Da muss ich mal rein!
The palace and grounds are beautiful, and the self guided tour audio is full of interesting facts and short stories. Try not to go on a hot day, as the interior can heat up quickly.
Postdam is the perfect place to stay when you want to escape from the hutsle and bustle of Berlin. Brandeburger Tor is quiet an historical spot, we came here with a large family, an African festival was on we had quiet a good time. The dance was good and the music on point.
A must see!
Absolutely beautiful and stunning gardens, which are free. You'll have to pay to enter the castle. We only had 2 days in Berlin and were wondering if it was worth it spending our second day here and it did not disappoint.
It's about 40min way from Berlin HBF with RE1.
I didn't see any picnic table but you have many grasslands and benches.
Absolutely beautiful and stunning gardens, which are free. You'll have to pay to enter the castle. We only had 2 days in Berlin and were wondering if it was worth it spending our second day here and it did not disappoint.
It's about 40min way from Berlin HBF with RE1.
I didn't see any picnic table but you have many grasslands and benches.
Visited Potsdam whilst staying in Berlin. It's the perfect place to escape the madness of Berlin and enjoy a quieter pace of life.
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Brandenburg gate Potsdam is the showcase structure within the main square. It's really beautiful and towers the cafes and restaurants that lay around the square.
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Combine your visit with a walk up to Sanssouci Place through the UNESCO gardens you won't be disappointed.
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Brandenburg gate Potsdam is the showcase structure within the main square. It's really beautiful and towers the cafes and restaurants that lay around the square.
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Combine your visit with a walk up to Sanssouci Place through the UNESCO gardens you won't be disappointed.
Missed out on the history part as we had the thunderstorm when our guide was telling about the place :) but loved the vibe of the place. Always something going on, looks more like a Times square of Berlin where always something is going on whether it is some protests or tourists taking pictures
A must-see if you're in Berlin. Less than an hour by train. The palace is stunning but the park itself has so much to offer. There's beautiful scenery everywhere you look and monuments around each bend.
Very lovely palace. I personally enjoyed it more than Versailles - simply more friendly and not as austere. Very nice audio tour, and they didn't rush you!
Free entry, beautiful flowers & lush green grass. Lots of stunning architecture & fountains all around. Lovely place for a walk or just to sit and enjoy gelato on a warm summer day!
The view from across the road is stunning! You can either sit around the fountain and have coffee and take a stroll on the cobbled streets to window shop. Beautiful spot.
Das Portal rahmt die Sichtachse vom Neuen Palais bis hin zum Obelisken am Eingang zum Schloss Sanssouci prachtvoll ein.
Sehr schön gemacht und definitiv eine Besichtigung wert.
Sehr schön gemacht und definitiv eine Besichtigung wert.
Another beautiful monument in this square.
This Botanical garden is so beautiful. Well taken care of and nice staff. If you are a plant lover, you will like it here. The ticket is 2€, we bought it right there and there was no waiting time.
What a beautiful park! The grounds are extensive and you need several days to walk around to see the real beauty that's here. The buildings are still very beautiful, although need some work, it's still good to see the heritage.
So big that you can walk there for hours. The scale is amazing. The buildings are majestic. The atmosphere is mesmerizing. You should also turn left or right if possible. A Chinese tea house, a greenhouse and other interesting buildings are located here
Sehr schön angelegt!
Really enjoyed my tour of the beautiful palace.
Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather so didn't see as much of the gardens as we would have liked.
We took a picnic lunch which was a good idea. Lots of pleasant places to stop and appreciate the formal gardens.
One day not really enough to see everything.
Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather so didn't see as much of the gardens as we would have liked.
We took a picnic lunch which was a good idea. Lots of pleasant places to stop and appreciate the formal gardens.
One day not really enough to see everything.
Nice architecture and coffee spots, best place to start exploring the city
Classic monument, the hallmark of Berlin! Our experience was unique because in the evening we enjoyed an event in honor of the special olympics, it was amazing!
The park is amazing. It is easy to spend several hours there. It is very serene. The park is essentially a large forest with labyrinthine roads connecting various palaces. There is a botanical garden and tons of statues. Palaces range from very small to the New Palace of more than 200 rooms. Several palaces are open for tours and very much worth it. Single palace tickets are a few Euros, and there is a 22 Euro ticket that includes admission to all palaces in entirety.
This gate predates its famous counterpart in Berlin, adding to its significance. The gate's majestic architecture and intricate details showcase the rich heritage of Potsdam.
I found the Dutch Quarter unexpectedly just walking around the city and was super excited. This is a very beautiful street in Potsdam full of red houses with the white windows. It looks amazing. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants, so it is great to stay for a while here enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of beer
Bei einem Besuch in Potsdam sollte der Botanische Garten nicht fehlen. Nicht nur in den Gewächshäuser findet man interessante Pflanzen und Habitate auch der Aussenbereich ist liebevoll gestaltet.
Beautiful zone! The architecture and atmosphere are so unique! Full of coffee shops and restaurants.
visited on a rainy day on april, so didnt quite get the nice summer view, didnt think anything special of the place, just its located in the center and has got lots of shops in the streets.
It is situated at a central place, the street through the gate is so beautiful but the gate in itself is just okay to visit. It doesn't have the same grand view when compared to the Brandenburg gate in Berlin
Kreative Aufarbeitung und Umkehrung der ursprünglichen Funktion. Der Erhalt ist wichtig und richtig.
Beautiful and calm quarter in Potsdam centre. The architecture is stunning and completely different from the rest of the city (my Dutch friend claims this is not exactly Dutch architecture despite it was build by Dutch).
There are nice small boutiques, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Just go there for a walk for the ambience and good mood 🙂
There are nice small boutiques, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Just go there for a walk for the ambience and good mood 🙂
So schön die Paarung aus Grün und Wasser sorgt für Entspannung und Entschleunigung.
Sofern man nicht am Rand ist ist man von Autolärm abgeschottet und kann ein wenig Natur in mitten von Potsdam genießen.
Angrenzend an den Babelsberger Park und schon bald wenn der Uferweg ausgebaut wurde über die Speicherstadt auch mit Hermannswerder! Das wird sensationell, die Vorfreude ist jetzt schon riesig
Sofern man nicht am Rand ist ist man von Autolärm abgeschottet und kann ein wenig Natur in mitten von Potsdam genießen.
Angrenzend an den Babelsberger Park und schon bald wenn der Uferweg ausgebaut wurde über die Speicherstadt auch mit Hermannswerder! Das wird sensationell, die Vorfreude ist jetzt schon riesig
Das Obeliskportal am östlichen Ende der Hauptallee im Park Sanssouci entstand in der Mitte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Es wird durch je vier korinthischen Säulen und die beiden Göttinen Flora (die Göttin der Blumen) und Pomona (die Göttin der Gartenfrüchte) flankiert. Diese geben dem Besucher das Programm des Gartens bekannt: Es ist eine Verbindung von einem Zier- und einem Nutzgarten.
Very nice park with beautiful sightseeing.
Lovely quiet green spot in the centre of Potsdam, close to the main station.
Mitten in der Stadt und doch so viel Grün und Ruhe-Oase in der Potsdamer Innenstadt
Der Turm (Annette Wehrmann, Hamburg)
- Das Innere völlig entkernt und als Spiegelkabinett inszeniert - die einstige Überwachungsfunktion des Turms wird dadurch geradezu in ihr Gegenteil verkehrt. Der Blick nach außen bleibt verstellt, stattdessen wird der Besucher mit dem vielfachen Spiegelbild seiner selbst konfrontiert
Der Zugang zum Turm ist an Wochen-enden in der Sommer-saison durch Schlüsselausleihe gegen Pfand möglich. Bitte wenden Sie sich an das Servicepersonal im Infopavillon am Haupteingang.
- Das Innere völlig entkernt und als Spiegelkabinett inszeniert - die einstige Überwachungsfunktion des Turms wird dadurch geradezu in ihr Gegenteil verkehrt. Der Blick nach außen bleibt verstellt, stattdessen wird der Besucher mit dem vielfachen Spiegelbild seiner selbst konfrontiert
Der Zugang zum Turm ist an Wochen-enden in der Sommer-saison durch Schlüsselausleihe gegen Pfand möglich. Bitte wenden Sie sich an das Servicepersonal im Infopavillon am Haupteingang.
Historical landmark - automatic 5 stars, how do you rate the value of history?
Toller Turm.
Ein herrlicher Ort. Es gibt so viele wunderbare Pflanzen zu entdecken. Alles wurde sehr liebevoll angelegt. Zu jeder Jahreszeit eine spannende Angelegenheit für alle Botanik-Fans. Schöne Sitzgelegenheiten. Leider stören die Fahrzeuggeräusche der nahegelegenen Straße mit Pflastersteinen etwas.
Beautiful quarter in Potsdam. The architecture is stunning and completely different from the rest of the areas. Nice small shops and has a street in the middle with some coffee shops / pubs. We went on a Sunday and the city center was mostly empty but the dutch quarter had the most ambience!
Wspaniały park z wieloma marmurowymi rzeźbami i wspaniałymi ogrodami.
In der Woche sehr schön. Viele Boote bzw Jachten zu bewundern. Holland, Frankreich, alles dabei. War mit Rad dort. Ab Potsdam Hbf. Keine 5min. Immer die Havel entlang, schöne Sichtachse zur Freundschaftsinsel.
Tor und gleichzeitig einer der Eingänge zum Schlosspark dem.
Definitely a must see in Potsdam!
Very lively, with beautiful building, lovely cafés and bars.
Last time I visited, there were an event going on.
Amazing experience.
Very lively, with beautiful building, lovely cafés and bars.
Last time I visited, there were an event going on.
Amazing experience.
Just loved it. All around the corners full of people and tourists. It's so lively. AMAZING.
DEFINITELY pay it a visit if you're coming to Potsdam:)
DEFINITELY pay it a visit if you're coming to Potsdam:)
Beautifull place.
Ein echt wunderschöner Ort zum Verweilen oder einen Spaziergang...echt gepflegt... beruhigendes Wasser...viele Sitzmöglichkeiten...von hier unweit St. Nickolai... Landtag... Potsdamer Museum... Hauptbahnhof mit Passagen... Filmmuseum...ein Muss beim Potsdam Besuch...
Ein Ort für die Seele, wo der Mensch noch Mensch ist. Man muss aber sehr vorsichtig damit umgehen und ihn schützen. Sehr wertvoll !!!
Die Schönen sind von Ihren Sockeln abgestiegen und sind in Richtung Römisches Haus gegangen 😃
Das Musenrondell, mit 8 Musen (Göttinnen der Künste und Wissenschaft) von Glume. Von rechts nach links: 1. Klio, Muse der Geschichte, mit einer Papierrolle in der Hand, 2. Polyhymnia, Muse der lyrischen Poesie, mit Lorbeerkranz und Palme, 3. Euterpe, Muse der Tonkunst und des Gesangs, 4. Melpomene, Muse des Trauerspiels, mit Schwert und Krone, 5. Thalia, Muse des Lustspiels, mit Kastagnetten in der Hand, 6. Erato, Muse des Liebesliedes (Liebeslebens), 7. Terpsichore, Muse der Tanzkunst mit Handtrommel und 8. Kalliope, Muse des Heldengedichts, mit Buch und Lorbeerkranz. Ein schönes Ambiente, lädt zum Verweilen ein.
Man mindestens 2x im Jahr ein Ausflug nach Sanssoucie muss sein!
The main purpose of our Potsdam trip was to visit San Souci, but the gardens were awe inspiring. We loved discovering little areas to sit and enjoy the peaceful day. I would not miss the chance to visit the gardens.
Nice place to visit. Specially when you are with family
Very beautiful place in Potsdam!
Ein schöner Park zu jeder Jahreszeit.
Within walkable distance from the Potsdam Hbf, we visited this place on our way to the station. It is possible to take bus no 695 from the Brandenburg Tür and visit this monument with the adjoining structures like the NicolaiKirche and the Potsdam Museum before you head for your final departure.
The usual pretty obelisk. No more no less.
It is located in a square surrounded by pretty local attractions that are interesting to visit if you have free time separate from visiting other more popular tourist places of the city
It is located in a square surrounded by pretty local attractions that are interesting to visit if you have free time separate from visiting other more popular tourist places of the city
A lovely area in Potsdam
Quiet in mid November
Schönes Eingangstor zu riesigem Park und vielen Schlössern. Absolut eine Reise wert.
Wirklich alles ansehen , wenn man schon mal hier ist .
Wurde 1747 von G.W.von Knobelsdorff erbaut.
Wurde 1747 von G.W.von Knobelsdorff erbaut.