Sanssouci Palace above its terraced vineyard and the great fountain, from the air

Itinerary · Berlin, Germany

A day trip: Potsdam and Sanssouci

The palaces and parks of Potsdam, by S-Bahn or regional train.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1Potsdam tourism

    Potsdam·Tourist office

    By train to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  2. 10:00

    2Sanssouci Palace

    Potsdam·Palace

    Your timed ticket, booked on the SPSG website.

  3. 14:00

    3Potsdam and Sanssouci: the back story

    Potsdam·In depth

    Through the park to the New Palace.

  4. 18:00

    4Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel)

    Wannsee·Island park

    Or back via Wannsee and the Havel.

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