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What to do in Potsdam
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments 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.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Berlin Wall Memorial
A serene outdoor museum traces the history of one of the 20th-century's most infamous constructions.
Berlin TV Tower
Take in breathtaking views of Berlin and enjoy a meal in a revolving restaurant inside the sphere of this iconic tower, the tallest structure in Germany.
Areas of Potsdam
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.
Innenstadt
Discover Innenstadt, memorable for its historical 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.
Potsdam Süd
While you're in Potsdam Süd, take in top sights like Potsdam Forest and Havel Lake Area and jump on the metro at Zum Kahleberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Potsdam Nord
While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Kloster Zinna and Bornstedt Royal Estate.
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.
Nördliche Vorstadt
If you're spending some time in Nördliche Vorstadt, Schloss Cecilienhof and Belvedere on the Pfingstberg are top sights worth seeing.