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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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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Berlin 4-Course Sunset Dinner Cruise Including Drinks
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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.
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 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.
Olympiastadion
Olympiastadion is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Berlin. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.
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
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Waldbühne
Get tickets for a show at Waldbühne, a theatre with a story to tell in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Messe Berlin
Learn about the events happening in Messe Berlin during your trip to Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
Potsdam Nord
While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Kloster Zinna and Bornstedt Royal Estate.
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.
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.
Nördliche Innenstadt
Nördliche Innenstadt is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum Barberini and Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate.
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.
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