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Hiking through Potsdam

Take an autumn break in Potsdam

There is no question about it: in summer, Potsdam's picturesque island location is pure bliss. But the World Heritage city is also an attractive destination in autumn, ideal for walking, boating and cycling. The cultural landscape with its remarkable castles and historic gardens offers a very special backdrop for this.

Boat tour through the castle landscape

Between castles and lakes – A summer getaway in Potsdam

Discover Potsdam in summer – A water lover's paradise! The river Havel and its lakes create a unique aquatic landscape the largest connected inland water sports area in Europe. Nestled like an island in this expansive scenery, Potsdam offers captivating views of its landmarks from the water.

Art performance in front of Sanssouci Palace

25th Potsdam Palace Night

Experience the enchantment of Park Sanssouci, beautifully illuminated and ready to welcome guests with a rich array of music, readings, variety shows, theatre, dance, guided tours and mesmerizing light and sound installations.

Potsdam Sanssouci Music Festival on the Old Market

Event highlights in Potsdam 2024

Potsdam will not stand still in 2024. The highlights in the city's calendar of events will run through all seasons.

Welcome to Potsdam's Christmas Markets

Welcome to Potsdam's Christmas Markets

In the Advent season, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Brandenburg state capital offers a fairytale backdrop. Whether Polish specialities, Dutch customs or Bohemian handicrafts – Potsdam reflects on its history, which is shaped by the city's immigrants, during the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle.

Discover the city with kids

Holiday in Potsdam – Discover the city with children

Undoubtedly, Potsdam offers many thrilling destinations where children can explore, learn, unwind and play. They can get active in Potsdam not only at the numerous playgrounds, but also in the city's extensive green spaces. The Volkspark Potsdam entices visitors with climbing wall and disc golf course, mini golf and trampolines, slide tower and water playground.

Potsdamer Schlössernacht in Sanssouci Park

Event Highlights in Potsdam

Whether in a historic setting, picturesquely by the water or in the bustling city center - Potsdam's events also thrive on the venues where they take place. A time-out in Brandenburg's capital becomes something very special with a visit to the Potsdamer Schlössernacht, the Music Festival Potsdam Sanssouci or the Havel in Flames boat tour.
Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci
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City break in Potsdam

Fresh inspiration for a break in Potsdam

Potsdam’s palaces and gardens invite you to travel back in time to the glorious era of the Prussian kings and queens. Potsdam is much more than the Prussian Arcadia of yesteryear, though – it offers a wealth of cultural attractions, pleasant experiences in the vast Havel Lakeland, as well as many opportunities for families to indulge in adventures and relaxation.

In the garden of Cecilienhof Country House

Potsdam – A city for everyone

Potsdam offers all its visitors many opportunities to enjoy a relaxing time out. People with disabilities, families with strollers and elderly people will find a wealth of leisure options. In 2023, PMSG Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH will once again focus on barrier-free offerings in Potsdam.

The Royal Vineyard

Wool, wine, visions – A journey through Europe’s crafts in Potsdam

Anyone visiting Potsdam is embarking on a time journey through Europe. The palaces and gardens speak of the aspirations of their builders – for Italian lightness, French elegance and English grandeur. However, it’s not only the city’s appearance that is diverse; its culture and tradition are also varied.

Christmas time in Potsdam

Christmas time in Potsdam

Brandenburg’s state capital transforms into a fairytale landscape for the festive season as Bohemian crafts meet Finnish mulled wine and the Dutch Santa Claus meets Polish starlight magic – in the run up to Christmas, Potsdam reflects its diverse history, characterised by immigrants to the city.

Opening DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

Opening DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam

DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam is the newest project of the Hasso Plattner Foundation. On September 24, 2022, the new institution opened to the public with the two exhibitions: Wolfgang Mattheuer: Der Nachbar, der will fliegen and Stan Douglas: Potsdamer Schrebergärten.

The Potsdam Feeling in autumn

The Potsdam Feeling in autumn

When the days get shorter again, the warming autumn sun sets the scene for Potsdam's UNESCO World Heritage and lets the palace landscape shine. Long walks on the banks of the Havel or through the parks refuel your depots for the winter. A trip to Potsdam's cultural scene and a foray through the museums are also an essential part of an autumn break.

Exploring Potsdam's East German history

New audio tour at the former border between East and West

In cooperation with radio play author and speaker Harry Kühn, PMSG Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH, published two new audio walks about Potsdam's East German history on the already existing "Potsdam City Guide" App. The walks follow the former demarcation line between East Germany and West Berlin on the banks of lake Jungfernsee. They give an insight into the life in Potsdam at the time of Ger

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Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH is entrusted with the tourism and culture marketing of the state capital Potsdam. This includes advising guests in the Tourist Information centres and via the service hotline as well as the broad portfolio of public and private tours. The Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH congress office provides advice on all aspects of meetings, congresses and company events in Potsdam. The tourism marketing activities also include the publication of the travel magazine and podcast, but also the daily exchange on social media channels and websites.

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