City break in Potsdam. Active leisure ideas for Potsdam - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Unconditionally the main amusement for tourists is walking along beautiful parks and observing the unique sights. In the city there is great number of interesting night establishments, restaurants and sportive complexes, shops and markets. The biggest and the most beautiful park is Sans Souci, it is impossible to find better place for romantic evening walking. At the day time clients can visit exciting botanical garden, its variety of plants can charm.
Local restaurants and bars will be appreciated by lovers of German beer, meat dishes and classic national dishes. At any moment the city’s guests can diversify their rest and go to one … Open
Potsdam has been kept the main residence of Prussian kings for long years, a great number of exciting palaces, centuries-old parks and gardens have been kept in the city. A lot of sights of … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Potsdam and surroundings
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National and city parks around Potsdam
♥ Landscape Park 'Cedyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 97.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Unteres Odertal' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Müritz-Nationalpark' , 118.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Cedyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 97.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Unteres Odertal' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Müritz-Nationalpark' , 118.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Potsdam
♥ Amusement park 'Spree-Park' Berlin, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Belantis' Leipzig, 137.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hugo Haase Park' Stellingen, 140.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Spree-Park' Berlin, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Belantis' Leipzig, 137.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hugo Haase Park' Stellingen, 140.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Potsdam
♥ Water park 'Tropical Islands' Briesen, Brandenburg, 62 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Tropical Islands' Briesen, Brandenburg, 62 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Potsdam
♥ Restaurant 'Arlecchin' Potsdam. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Friedrich-Wilhelm' POTSDAM. Type - Classic French. 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gasthaus Alte Försterei' POTSDAM. Type - Austrian. 3.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Philippsthal' Nuthetal-Philippsthal. Type - International. 9.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gasthof Zur Linde' Michendorf-Wildenbruch. Type - Country. 13 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Arlecchin' Potsdam. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Friedrich-Wilhelm' POTSDAM. Type - Classic French. 3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gasthaus Alte Försterei' POTSDAM. Type - Austrian. 3.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Philippsthal' Nuthetal-Philippsthal. Type - International. 9.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Gasthof Zur Linde' Michendorf-Wildenbruch. Type - Country. 13 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Potsdam from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Sanssouci Palace
From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
Check on the map: Distance from Potsdam center - 1.2 km.
The complex has the area of about 290 hectares, on its territory are three beautiful castles and a lot of additional buildings. The extent of the main avenue is 2.5 km. The Orangerieschloss, the wonderful renaissance monument, is the most famous and most recognizable among the three castles. You can walk for hours through the extensive park and graze along the marvelous pavilions, the pond and the numerous fountains. Along the long park lanes, the numerous sculptures are placed, which are of great historical and artistic importance. …
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Teufelsberg
From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
Check on the map: Distance from Potsdam center - 15.7 km.
During the war years, a Nazi military school was located on site of the hill. The allies tried unsuccessfully to destroy it. Subsequently, they simply buried the school building under the 120-meter-thick layer of debris that remained from the destroyed neighbouring buildings. Since then, Teufelsberg Hill gained the informal name, Devil's Mountain. When the Berlin Wall fell, the station lost its primary importance. It is now abandoned and its building is badly damaged. …
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Beelitz Heilstatten Hospital
From the series “Top 11 Dangerous Spots for Adrenaline-Seekers”
Check on the map: Distance from Potsdam center - 18.5 km.
A walk through abandoned buildings is very dangerous, because they haven’t been restored for more than 70 years and may collapse at any moment. However, there are always lots of those wishing to take a walk through the old buildings. It’s not easy to find an entrance to the building. All windows and doors are securely boarded up. Anyway, they do not represent a serious obstacle for those who like walk in eerie places. After getting into one of the abandoned buildings, you can walk through the old chambers and deserted corridors, see the remains of the medical equipment and rusted beds, where patients were resting. …
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Guide to your best city break in Potsdam - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Potsdam - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Potsdam?' disappears immediately.