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

Beyond Berlin · by S-Bahn or regional train

Potsdam & Sanssouci: Our Favourites

Sanssouci and the New Palace, the parks of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990, and the Dutch Quarter, just south-west of Berlin.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Potsdam and Sanssouci: the back story

    Potsdam·In depth

    The palaces and parks of the Prussian kings, just south-west of Berlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990.

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What to see

  1. UNESCO World Heritage

    Sanssouci Palace

    Potsdam·Palace

    The summer palace above the terraced vineyard in Sanssouci Park.

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  2. The official guide

    Potsdam tourism

    Potsdam·Tourist office

    Potsdam’s official tourism website.

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