Advent Stroll Through Europe
During Advent, the UNESCO World Heritage city offers a magical backdrop for the festive season. Whether it’s Dutch crafts, Polish delicacies, Russian traditions, or Bohemian art – Potsdam’s Christmas markets reflect its rich history shaped by the city’s diverse immigrants.
Warming Up and Relaxing in the Cold Season
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During the Advent season, theEuropean influences are especially evident throughout the city. Bohemian craftsmanship meets Finnish mulled wine, Dutch Sinterklaas greets Polish starlight magic — a visit to Potsdam is like a journey through Europe.
November 9, 2024, marks the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Potsdam commemorates this milestone with a series of events.
Potsdam welcomed many national and international guests this summer. The figures clearly show that Potsdam's tourism industry is booming again after the Covid crisis.
There is no question about it: in summer, Potsdam's picturesque island location is pure bliss. But the World Heritage city is also an attractive destination in autumn, ideal for walking, boating and cycling. The cultural landscape with its remarkable castles and historic gardens offers a very special backdrop for this.
Introducing the Potsdam Bottle – sustainable, free of harmful substances, and undeniably stylish!
Discover Potsdam in summer – A water lover's paradise! The river Havel and its lakes create a unique aquatic landscape the largest connected inland water sports area in Europe. Nestled like an island in this expansive scenery, Potsdam offers captivating views of its landmarks from the water.
Experience the enchantment of Park Sanssouci, beautifully illuminated and ready to welcome guests with a rich array of music, readings, variety shows, theatre, dance, guided tours and mesmerizing light and sound installations.
This entertaining journey portrays the city’s past with a glimpse into Potsdam’s future.
Being located in the water-rich landscape of the River Havel undoubtedly makes Potsdam a exceptionally charming destination.
Potsdam will not stand still in 2024. The highlights in the city's calendar of events will run through all seasons.
The PMSG Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH will be on the World's Leading Travel Trade Show and inform about the destination Potsdam (Germany).
In the Advent season, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Brandenburg state capital offers a fairytale backdrop. Whether Polish specialities, Dutch customs or Bohemian handicrafts – Potsdam reflects on its history, which is shaped by the city's immigrants, during the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle.
The river Havel and its picturesque lakes form Europe's largest contiguous inland water sports area. Nestled amidst this vast expanse lies the charming city of Potsdam, making it a sought-after destination for boating enthusiasts.
Undoubtedly, Potsdam offers many thrilling destinations where children can explore, learn, unwind and play. They can get active in Potsdam not only at the numerous playgrounds, but also in the city's extensive green spaces. The Volkspark Potsdam entices visitors with climbing wall and disc golf course, mini golf and trampolines, slide tower and water playground.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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