Capital of Brandenburg, Germany
“A place where the past is not just remembered, but woven into everyday life.”
Potsdam is the capital and largest city of the German state of Brandenburg. It is part of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. Potsdam sits on the River Havel, a tributary of the Elbe, downstream of Berlin, and lies embedded in a hilly morainic landscape dotted with many lakes, around 20 of which are located within Potsdam's city limits. It lies some 25 kilometres southwest of Berlin's city centre. The name of the city and of many of its boroughs are of Slavic origin.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Pleasant days and fresh blossoms make wandering the streets a pleasure.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Crisp air and golden colors set a peaceful backdrop for wandering.
Fewer visitors and cozy atmospheres make for a relaxed, unhurried visit.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
Sights are a little more spread out, but still easily walkable.
Getting around by trams and buses works well for most trips.
Pick a category to see what’s there.
