Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Potsdam
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Potsdam with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Potsdam area
This Potsdam map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Potsdam and surroundings
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Germany
Another typical festival for Germany is the Berlin Film Festival or Berlinale, which takes place in February. Every year, the top and most famous representatives of cinematography from more than 100 countries come to take part in it. The overwhelming majority of films participating in the festival represent the category of indie cinema. During the whole event, about 400 movies are shown. In November, star representatives of the world of jazz come to Berlin to participate in the Berlin Jazz Festival. Another proprietary musical festival is the summer Wacken Open Air near Hamburg. Tickets for it are sold out in just a couple of days. Hard rock sounds on several stages of the festival from morning till night. … Open
Photogallery of Potsdam sights
Our guide to Potsdam
Travel guide to Potsdam
Near the Deep Lake, is the equally attractive Babelsberg park. It was formed in a lovely hilly area. The main historical attraction of the park is a castle with the same name, built in 1849. Some secondary buildings and large stables have survived here. This garden is characterized by an incredible landscape design. One of the most beautiful places in the city is New Garden. The area of this wonderful park is … Open

Advices for travellers
3. On the city’s territory the public transport is represented as the big net of busses and trams. They are available since early morning until 23 o’clock, several buses are available until the late night. People must buy tickets beforehand in the special machines or tobacco kiosks. 4. In the city it is more comfortable to travel by bicycle, along all the big routes there are special … Open

Traditions and mentality of Potsdam
Near the park it is the Weaving Block, which is noted for the number of interesting historical buildings. Among them Friedenskirche church is the most important; it was found in 18th century special for Bohemian protestants. Lindstedt palace represents later period, building of this architectural monument has been lasted about 2 years and it was finished in 1860. Also the city’s guests note the walking along … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
Except of unrepeatable desserts, it is possible to order the main course. Fried chicken with strawberry sauce, soup with cucumbers, tomatoes and vanilla – it is only couple of unique dishes which can be appreciated by epicures. The restaurant Der Butt specializes in cookery of dishes with seafood, its menu is refreshed several times for season. It is possible to find good dishes not only for economical travelers … Open

Attractions and active leisure
Here it is possible to walk along the sinuous roads for several hours, look at the trees’ beauty and outskirts’ panoramic view. The youngest guests of the city will like the Dino Dschunge Park, which offers the great assortment of playing grounds, attractions and resting zones. Lovers of spa-procedures will not be disappointed if they visit the most famous spa-complex Massage Vital. It is located near the … Open

Potsdam sightseeing
Among the ancient castles we should also mention Cecilienhof Palace, the square in front of which is decorated with a large flower bed in the form of a five-pointed star. One of the castle’s halls has been turned into Museum of the Potsdam Conference, and the distant wing has been turned into a modern hotel. The park, which surrounds the palace, is a true work of art. In the park are opened several garden … Open
