What to do · Potsdam
Neues Palais and the Grotto Hall
Information
- From
- €14 per person
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year; closed on Mondays, except in November and December, when it closes on Tuesdays
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
What it is
At the other end of the park, about two kilometres' walk from Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great built the Neues Palais after the Seven Years' War: an enormous palace, to show off. The main visit takes in the grotto hall, covered in shells and minerals, the marble hall and the royal rooms.
Opening times and tickets
From April to October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30; from January to March, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30; in November and December it changes and opens Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 16:30, closing on Tuesdays. The main visit costs €14 (€10 reduced); it is included in the €22 sanssouci+ ticket. Tickets are limited: buy online.
Tips
- Walk through the park The main avenue links the two palaces in about half an hour.
- Mind the winter closing day In November and December it closes on Tuesdays, not Mondays.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
€14 for the main visit, or included in the €22 sanssouci+.
Which day is it closed?
Mondays; in November and December, Tuesdays.
With teenagers
