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Sanssouci Palace
An der Orangerie 1, 14469How to Get There?
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The S7 links Berlin with Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Regional DB trains are faster but operate on a more limited schedule. With the tram lines 91 and 94 you have to reach the stops Luisenplatz or Charlottenhof. Tram lines depart every 20 minutes.
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Arriving by car is no problem at all, there is plenty of parking around the Park, on weekends and busy days one may need to walk a little. Due to the high guest traffic in Sanssouci the use of public transportation is highly recommended!
GPS coordinates
LATITUDE: 52.404694
LONGTITUDE: 13.035276
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Bus lines 695 or X15 until the stop "Schloss Sanssouci". Busses depart every 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take bus lines 605 or 606 from Potsdam main station to the stop "Luisenplatz" (100m from the entrance of the park) or "Schloss Charlottenhof" (50m from the entrance)
Nearest station
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If you prefer arriving by plane in Potsdam, please remember to book your flights in time and to book a flight to Berlin as Potsdam does not have an airport of its own.
Nearest airport
Berlin Tegel (TXL)
Why Go There?
Tue-Sun 10AM-6PM in Summer, 10AM-5PM in Winter
Sanssouci is Potsdams focal point and the biggest stunner in the area, specially the magnificent rococo palace is a magnet for tourists from all around the world.
This glorious park & palace ensemble is what happens when a king has good taste, plenty of cash and access to the finest architects and artists of the day.
The Park was dreamed up by Frederick the Great, it´s a beautiful place to go for a walk on a sunny day, enjoy a stunning museum, and have a cultural filled day - its a sprawling beast with crisscrossing trails strewn throughout. The various palaces are spaced fairly far apart - it´s about 15km to complete the entire circuit.
The name Sanssouci in French means „without cares“. The stunning Palace was completed in 1747 in midst of a gorgeous and very well taken care of Park. Initially the palace was in inhabited by member of the royal family and since 1927 it is a museum and public attraction.
The historical legacy of the Prussian city of royal residence is reflected in UNESCO's decision to include Potsdam-Sanssouci and its unique array of gardens and palaces in the list of World Heritage Sites in 1990. The best-known landmark of the city is perhaps the famous palace of Sanssouci. The Hohenzollern palace was designed and built in the years 1745 to 1757 by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, who in turn had been commissioned by none other than the Prussian king Frederick the Great. The Rococo palace is situated above the southern slope of Potsdam in the hills of Bornstedt.
Location Details
Escape Address: An der Orangerie 1, 14469, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Things to do close by!
Cycling
Sadly, cycling in the park is strictly permitted but you can go Ökonomieweg and Maulbeerallee, which also is the route in between the park and the main train station.
Hiking
Sanssouci park is the largest park in Brandenburg with almost 70 Km of walk ideal to go for a stroll. The palaces are fairly well spaced - it´s almost 2km between the Neues Palais and Schloss Sanssouci. Take your sweet time wandering the meandering paths to discover your favourite spots.
Sightseeing
Sanssouci Palace – the stunning palace an outstanding example of architectural and landscape design. The parks and gardens, created over centuries under Prussian electors, kings and emperors, form an unparalleled ensemble. Enjoy a wonderful day discovering this historical rich place.
Hotels near Sanssouci Palace
Recommended
Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin
From 45
A wonderfully 4 Star Hotel, with all the comfort this class entails including a top-floor sauna, a fitness area, and bright modern rooms. This superior hotel offers a wonderful buffet breakfast and other culinary delights. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin is located only a 15 min walk from the Alexanderplatz, and has the bus and tram right outside the door to connect its guests to the rest of this wonderful city.
Steigenberger Hotel Sanssouci
From 66.75EUR Situated beside the renowned Park Sanssouci, in the centre of Potsdam, this unique hotel offers you elegant accommodation within walking distance of all the attractions. All rooms at the Steigenberger feature cable TV, a minibar, radio and...
Hotel am Luisenplatz
From 66.6EUR This 4-star hotel is located on the Luisenplatz square in central Potsdam, next to Park Sanssouci. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi and Sky satellite channels.
Hotel Brandenburger Tor Potsdam
From 83EUR This 4-star hotel in Potsdam’s historic centre offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. It stands beside Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate, just 500 metres from Park Sanssouci.Even more "local treasures" in the area of – Medieval castles and fairy-tale villages
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