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Potsdam: City and Castles Tour
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Deluxe Berlin Shore Trip from Warnemunde and Rostock Port
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Berlin: Breakfast at Café Wintergarten
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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Charlottenburg: 2-Hour City Walking Tour
What to do in Potsdam
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Messe Berlin
Learn about the events happening at Messe Berlin during your trip to Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Berlin Wall Memorial
The infamous, tempestuous story of the Berlin Wall is covered in this outdoor museum, which provides an insight into one of the world’s most famous constructions.
Areas of Potsdam
Potsdam Nord
While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Bornstedt Royal Estate and The Biosphere and Potsdam People's Park.
Babelsberg
Discover Babelsberg, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Babelsberg include Babelsberg Film Park and Griebnitzsee, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Babelsberg S-Bahn.
Nördliche Innenstadt
Nördliche Innenstadt is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Barberini and Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate.
Dutch Quarter
Unique features of Dutch Quarter include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate or Nauener Gate while you're exploring the area.
Innenstadt
Discover Innenstadt, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Innenstadt include Museum Barberini and Potsdam Harbour, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Central Station/H.-Mann-Allee Tram Stop.
Westliche Vorstadt
While you're in Westliche Vorstadt, take in top sights like Templiner See and jump on the metro at Schloss Charlottenhof Tram Stop to see more of the city.
