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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

Ride a bike through the green of the city.

Summer break in Potsdam

The summer season in Potsdam invites to travel through Europe: to the Sicilian Garden in Sanssouci Park, where pomegranate trees and yucca palms make you dream of Italy. Or to the fairytale scenery of the Russian Colony Alexandrowka with its wooden houses and wide orchards. Take a seat between the red bricks of the Dutch Quarter, enjoy Dutch delicacies and look forward to a trip into the countrysi

Illuminated Buildings during the Potsdam Palace Night

The Potsdam Palace Night 2022

On two evenings in August, Sanssouci Park in Potsdam is transformed into a large stage. Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of Frederick II. is part of Potsdam's UNESCO World Heritage Site and embedded in an extensive park landscape. During the Potsdam Palace Night, the park, the palaces and temples are brilliantly illuminated and staged by illustrious figures.
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Exploring the city center by bike

Spring break in Potsdam

Those who visit Potsdam in spring delve into the fresh green of the parks and avenues and recharge their batteries between the brick-red facades and the blue Havel lakes.

Potsdam has many faces

Potsdam - A journey through Europe

Palazzi and orangeries, pannekoeken and pelmeni, Tulip Festival and Sinterklaas - the architecture of Potsdam, but also its traditions, reflect the eventful history of the city. And the desires of its rulers. Today, Brandenburg's state capital undoubtedly has many faces.

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"We'll match you with Potsdam!"

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.

Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH

Babelsberger Straße 26
14473 Potsdam
Germany