City break in Potsdam. Active leisure ideas for Potsdam - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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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
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♥ National Park 'Unteres Odertal' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Müritz-Nationalpark' , 118.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Cedyński Park Krajobrazowy' , 97.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Unteres Odertal' , 108.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Müritz-Nationalpark' , 118.8 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near Potsdam
♥ Amusement park 'Spree-Park' Berlin, 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Belantis' Leipzig, 137.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Hugo Haase Park' Stellingen, 140.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Spree-Park' Berlin, 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Belantis' Leipzig, 137.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Hugo Haase Park' Stellingen, 140.2 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around Potsdam
♥ Water park 'Tropical Islands' Briesen, Brandenburg, 62 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Tropical Islands' Briesen, Brandenburg, 62 km from the center. On the map
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Potsdam
♥ Restaurant 'Arlecchin' Potsdam. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Friedrich-Wilhelm' POTSDAM. Type - Classic French. 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Gasthaus Alte Försterei' POTSDAM. Type - Austrian. 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Philippsthal' Nuthetal-Philippsthal. Type - International. 9.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Gasthof Zur Linde' Michendorf-Wildenbruch. Type - Country. 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Arlecchin' Potsdam. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Friedrich-Wilhelm' POTSDAM. Type - Classic French. 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Gasthaus Alte Försterei' POTSDAM. Type - Austrian. 3.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Philippsthal' Nuthetal-Philippsthal. Type - International. 9.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Gasthof Zur Linde' Michendorf-Wildenbruch. Type - Country. 13 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around Potsdam from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Sanssouci Palace
From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”![](../../extreme/img/w300/sanssouci-palace_1.jpg)
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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”![](../../extreme/img/w300/teufelsberg_1.jpg)
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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”![](../../extreme/img/w300/hospital-haylshtetten-beelitz_1.jpg)
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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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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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