Potsdam

take bus 616 from S-Bahn stations Babelsberg or Griebnitzsee to "Schloss Babelsberg" (runs every 40–60 min); alternatively, it’s a 20-minute uphill walk from Rathaus Babelsberg through the park.so take the bus from there

A beautiful park with a Gothic-style palace, several nature paths, and a few other historical landmarks. It is also part of the World Heritage site. A university housing complex is placed here, so expect some students.

Alter Markt 14469 Potsdam

The old market is the historic city center, with the Stadtschloss (City Palace) next to it. You can visit the Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) there.

Neuer Markt 14467 Potsdam

The new market is an original preserved market square from the 18th century.

Ribbeckstraße 6/7 14669 Potsdam

An architectural complex in Italian style with a palace and a garden.

The Garrison Church includes a Coventry Cross of Nails chapel, an exhibition about the history of the place and a viewing platform at a height of 57 metres (prices: adultschildrenfamilies (up to three children).

August-Bebel-Straße 26-53

The Babelsberg film studios - Germany's Cinecitta. The centre of German celluloid expressionism, Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Lang and so many others worked here in the 1920s.

Großbeerenstraße 200· Moderate

Movie theme park. Well worth a visit, the first German expressionist film in the world was made at these studios. The next-door studios are home to Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten, a famous German soap opera.

Am Luftschiffhafen 2

The Potsdam Royals American Football team were founded in 2005, and advanced to the top-level German Football League season in 2018. They play 14 games a season in autumn.

Based in the Studio Babelsberg, this orchestra gives public concerts (not only in Potsdam).

Just north of the city, in the woods overlooking the river, is a historic Russian church and lodge by the name of Nikolskoe. Now a popular cafe, it makes for a good pit stop on the way to nearby Peacock Island.

Walk around the picturesque south bank of lake Griebnitz, and into the streets of Neubabelsberg - a typical German 'Villenkolonie' of the Belle Epoque.

Friedrich-Engels-Straße 22

It is a big area near the Hauptbahnhof where you find a lot of different activities: concerts, parties, youth clubs, art clubs and a lot of social organisations.

Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 90

Famous pub with a really nice Biergarten in summer and it is famous for its handmade burger.

Charlottenstraße 28

Alternative pub. Very basic furniture. The pub is operated by basic democratic club.

Leipziger Straße 60

Alternative youth centre. Here you regularly find parties and concerts.

Jägerstraße 16

The Potsdam branch of the bakery and delicatessen chain.

Benkertstraße 1

Coffee/bar for the gay-lesbian-scene, but also hetero guests are very welcome.

Lange Brücke

The socialist-era concrete tower has grown to be a notorious eyesore, with ongoing public discussions whether to have it removed for spoiling the view and harmony of the gradually-rebuilt historic city centre.

on the border of the park· Moderate

For breakfast, the Potsdam Hostel offers a wide range of option everyday from 07:00. Gender exclusive shared rooms come with 4 beds and include access to bathrooms and showers.

Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 88

Hotel is the former "Palais Brühl" from the time of Frederick the Great (19th century). It is in the heart of Potsdam, in the Dutch district.

Jägerallee 20, 14469 Potsdam· Expensive

The congress hotel offers 292 rooms and suites as well as a large pool area.

Allee nach Sanssouci 1

The hotel rooms are inspired by German film and cinema history.