What to do · Potsdam
Walk through Sanssouci Park, from the Palace to the Neues Palais
Information
- Price
- Independent walk
- Duration
- 2 h
- Distance
- 5 km
- Season
- All year; best from April to October
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
Sanssouci Park links Potsdam's palaces in a walk of gardens, fountains, statues and pavilions. The main avenue runs straight from Sanssouci Palace to the Neues Palais, about two and a half kilometres, and on either side appear the Chinese House, with its golden figures, the picture gallery and the greenhouses.
How to do it
Start at the historic windmill, next to Sanssouci Palace, where the visitor centre is. Go down the vineyard terraces to the great fountain, follow the avenue west to the Neues Palais and come back by another path. For a coffee or a cake, the Drachenhaus, a pagoda from 1770 high in the park.
Tips
- Wear comfortable shoes The paths are gravel and there are slopes on the terraces.
- Stop at the Drachenhaus It is on the north hill, near the windmill.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to walk the park?
From palace to palace, half an hour on foot; with stops, two hours or more.
Can you go with a pushchair?
Yes along the avenues; the vineyard terraces have steps.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
