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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Deluxe Berlin Shore Trip from Warnemunde and Rostock Port
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Charlottenburg: 2-Hour City Walking Tour
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.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
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.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Messe Berlin
Learn about the events happening in Messe Berlin during your trip to Berlin. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Friedrichstrasse
Cutting through Berlin’s Mitte district is a street known equally for its Cold War history and its upmarket department stores.
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 Potsdam
Discover Innenstadt Potsdam, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Innenstadt Potsdam 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 Nord
While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Kloster Zinna and Bornstedt Royal Estate.
Dutch Quarter
Unique features of Dutch Quarter include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate or Potsdam Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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