Things to do in Potsdam
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Cruises & boat tours
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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Berlin: Panoramapunkt Skip-the-Line Elevator Ticket
History & culture
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Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin
Adventure & outdoor
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Rickshaw Tours Berlin - Groups of up to 16 people with several rickshaws
Attractions
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AbenteuerPark Potsdam: Adventure Climbing in the Trees
Discover the most popular places to visit in Potsdam
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
Learn about the history of Checkpoint Charlie, a well-known monument in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and shops 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
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.
Messe Berlin
Learn about the events happening at Messe Berlin during your trip to Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Potsdam
![Park Babelsberg featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and chateau or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99873-Potsdam.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Innenstadt
Discover Innenstadt, memorable for its historic 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.
![Heiland Kirche at Port of Sacrow - near Potsdam.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/14e78944a7adcc215a664eb0f6de20c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Potsdam Nord
While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Bornstedt Royal Estate and Kloster Zinna.
![Potsdamer Institut für Klimafolgenforschung - ein schöner Spaziergang durch den Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein.
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research - nice walk along the historical Research Campus Albert Einstein.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eae00271cc02edfb9dacac9b4e2533fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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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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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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.