Sanssouci Park

Park · Potsdam

Sanssouci Park

Park · Potsdam

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Zur Historischen Mühle 1, 14469 Potsdam, Germany

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Discover the stunning formal gardens of Sanssouci Palace, a UNESCO site with lush landscapes, historic buildings, and a captivating terraced vineyard.  

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Zur Historischen Mühle 1, 14469 Potsdam, Germany Get directions

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Zur Historischen Mühle 1, 14469 Potsdam, Germany Get directions

+49 331 9694200
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3 Best Day Trips from Berlin to Hamburg, Leipzig, and Potsdam | Condé Nast Traveler

"Sanssouci Park is the best thing to see in Potsdam, bar none. Strolling through this fabulously landscaped 741-acre green space is like going back to a time long ago, when powerful monarchies still dotted the continent. You'll see a number of 18th-century palaces along with magnificent fountains, well-manicured gardens, and more than 1,000 sculptures. You can’t miss Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great’s striking yellow summer home, with its beautiful terraced gardens; the baroque Charlottenhof Palace and the imposing Orangery Palace are also well worth a peek, if you've got the time." - Liz Humphreys

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Alexia Karakassis

Google
Lovely protected unesco site where you can visit two palaces and the complimentary buildings that were built throughout. The park and the landscape are a joy to walk around. Must visit where you can easily spend the whole day where it is worth giving time to the rest places of the compound

Andreea Gabriela

Google
I've always loved Sanssouci Palace, but never actually went through the whole park. There is so much more than the palace, it's amazing! I can definitely recommend a stroll through this amazing park with wonderful buildings at every step.

Clement Chan

Google
Winter is probably not a good time to visit as the statues in the garden are all boarded up. However, it is still nice to work around the garden if the weather is nice.

Iryna Kabanchuk

Google
The palace’s terraced vineyard is not just decorative. Frederick the Great grew grapes and figs here, demonstrating his love for agriculture. Ыome of the trees in the park are over 250 years old and were personally planted by Frederick himself. Best Time to Visit: Early mornings or late afternoons are perfect to avoid crowds and enjoy peaceful walks.

Sebastian Hoop

Google
I had the wonderful chance to live for almost 5 years close by the park and enjoyed to wander this place countless times. I can recommend anybody visiting the park and its many surprising details and buildings.

J.

Google
Nice surroundings, huge park, a bit sandy in a windy day, the audio guided tour of the palace was certainly worth it and informative, I would definitely recommend it!

Sottire Romain Koutika

Google
The park is historical and botanical sanctuary where you can spend more than one day visiting.

Mustafa ZakZak

Google
A Day of Rococo Splendor at Sanssouci Park My visit to Sanssouci Park in Potsdam was a delightful journey through history and natural beauty. The park, renowned for its stunning gardens and opulent palaces, lived up to every expectation. The centerpiece, Sanssouci Palace, is a masterpiece of Rococo architecture. Its elegant facade, adorned with intricate sculptures and ornate details, is a sight to behold. The interior is equally impressive, with lavishly decorated rooms filled with exquisite furnishings and artwork. Beyond the palace, the park's sprawling grounds offer a serene escape. The terraced vineyards, adorned with grapevines and fountains, are a picturesque sight. The New Palace, another architectural gem, is a testament to Prussian grandeur. The Orangery, with its impressive collection of citrus trees, is a must-see for nature lovers. I particularly enjoyed strolling through the park's winding paths, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sound of birdsong. The peaceful atmosphere was the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of city life. Overall, my visit to Sanssouci Park was a memorable experience. The combination of historical significance, architectural beauty, and natural splendor made it a truly enchanting destination. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Berlin or Potsdam.
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Helen H.

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We took a day trip from Berlin to Potsdam. Other than Sanssouci Palace, I didn't know what else there was to see here. We did see the historic windmills and New Palace. We also had a nice lunch at the Dragon House. The grounds are expansive. We came on a hot day, so we didn't walk around and explore as much as I wish we could've. What little I did see was worth the trip though! *UNESCO World Heritage Site

David K.

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How stupid if you want to view the building. If you don't know to buy tickets by the windmill, you have to leave to go back. On top of that they separate the main house from the kitchen from a photo gallery as separate tickets all to be purchased in separate areas. Just silly.
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Lindsay C.

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Absolutely beautiful park, leafy and well-manicured. On a bright November day the autumn colours were stunning. Be aware that the park and palace buildings are currently undergoing major restoration work but that didn't spoil our visit as we hadn't gone with particular plans about what we wanted to see, and I'm sure I will be even more wowed when I visit in the future to see the buildings and gardens restored to their full splendour. It's free to wander through the grounds and admire the building exteriors and views. We arrived into Park Sanssouci station on the train from Berlin and from there it was roughly a five minute walk to the park entrance on the west side (we were also passed by a shuttle bus connecting the train station with the park once we'd already started walking). Large signs with maps on them are usefully placed near the entrances and copies are available to buy too. Once we realised the scale of the park we decided to have a nosey around the Neues Palais and the buildings opposite, then stroll along the long path eastwards, towards Schloss Sanssouci and then out into the town of Potsdam (we travelled back on the train towards Berlin from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof). If you wanted to thoroughly explore all of the buildings it would easily take a day. It's an easy and worthwhile trip to make from Berlin, less than an hour on the train, and if you have an ABC travel ticket your journey is included.
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Torterry C.

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What a wonderful park! This is one of my favorite park all time. Even I don't live in Potsdam, I still visit this park time to time, for a nice walk and some fresh air. It doesn't took that much time to travel Berlin to here. And it totally worth it. Sanssouci Park is a large park surrounding Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, it's really big, if you want to walk through the whole park, that could take hours. Inside the park, there are couple famous and beautiful places. Walk through the terracing of the vineyard, the completion of the palace, all the cool structures around. Beautiful garden and giant trees around the path, it surly made it outstanding. Most of people come here for the Sanssouci palace, it's really a beautiful piece. Beside that, Neues Palais, Schloss Charlottenhof and Potsdam university are also here, personal I like the Lustgarten area a lot. Of course, the best time to visit the park, it's summer. Because of the plants. For me, I like it in every seasons. It is just like listening to classical music, it got it own beauty every season. The park isn't far from the Potsdam main railway station. You can either take the bus, which took about 10 mins to get here. Or go on foot, it took around 15-20 mins. If you are visiting this city, there are lot to see on the way. Probably go with the walk it better. This is surely a sight you can't miss in Potsdam. For locals, This is an amazing place just hang around with family or friends, jogging, chat with friends and recharge yourself.
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Olivia B.

Yelp
This was so beautiful. Gorgeous. The tour through the palace was wonderful, although you had to pay an extra $20 to take photos. Which, I think you're an idiot if you pay. Needless to say we got some good photos :) Beautiful gardens. You need a full day to see everything, and try not to go when it is too hot. We had beer at a small food/espresso cart in the park. I think not many people knew about it, but was next to a creek with reclining chairs to a view only you can dream about!
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Matt B.

Yelp
Wow! Park Sanssouci has to be my favourite place in Germany. Located in Potsdam which is a short ride on the S-Bahn from Berlin, Park Sanssouci was the home of the Prussian (later German) royal family. The park is huge and takes hours to walk around. The biggest crowds are around Sanssouci Palace itself but I felt that the Neues Palace was just as good. There were a number of other sites like the windmill and church which are also worth checking out. To walk around the park is free but to go into the different palaces there is a charge. Another plus is that to get to the Park you have to walk through Potsdam which is a lovely place full of nice looking places to grab some food and beer. Well worth the trip!
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Anthony G.

Yelp
A remarkable place to spend a whole day. It's a bit of a hike from Berlin by train but worth it. €19 gets you admission to the park and the palaces which are all awesome. The parks are beautiful, well manicured and provide plenty of shade on a hot day. It's a magical place to visit. After, spend the rest of the day exploiting the scenic town of Pottsdam. Well worth the visit.
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Qype User (MarkRi…)

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The park surrounding Sanssouci is quite breathtaking, the vast gardens and woodlands are a great place to escape to from the busy Berlin city life. Give yourself a few hours to enjoy them fully while you walk around the buildings contained within. Unlike the Schloss which you have to pay to go into, entrance to the park is free. Bikes are prohibited in the park, although I did see quite a few people flouting this in the areas away from the shloss.
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Sarah V.

Yelp
Hands down my favorite park! Sanssouci contains beautifully maintained grounds with a wide variety of flowers and other greenery. The different palaces are astounding and beautiful--definitely worth the time to walk around the entire park to see it all.
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Melissa F.

Yelp
My first time in Potsdam and the Sanssouci Palace. WOW so lovely! 6 hours and a few hundred digital pics blew by so fast I could barely believe it. There are so many beautiful plants, buildings, statues gorgeous all around!

Belle N.

Yelp
Absolutely wonderful place. It's perfect for a weekend picnic or a nice walk in nature. As its name suggests, this park seems to have the power to take my stress and worries away. I am always amazed every time I come here.
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Qype User (aquila…)

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For all tourists, this is written from a native who is born and raised in Potsdam. I often was in Park Sanssouci with parents and friends. I wandered over the whole place and in every season. Everytime I was there I wondered how beautiful it is. The view from above is amazing and in summer the children are playing at the fountain. There are so many places to dicover. You can go to the Orangerie, the Teahouse with golden chinese people as decoration, the roman Bath and Neues Palais. There are little streams, bridges, statues and temples everywhere. It's really fun taking pictures because you find so many spots you like to have a memory of. Please come and enjoy!

Qype User (alikne…)

Yelp
I visited the grave of the Old Fritz in this lovely Park of Sanssouci. Once the Prussian King issued his last will to be buried in the park next to the graves of his dogs. But his successor refused after his death to do so. It appeared to be inacceptable to bury a Prussian King adjacent to his dogs. His last will was disregarded and the Old Fritz was buried in the Garnisonskirche Potsdam. During World War II Adolf Hitler started to worry about the Old Fritz. He arranged his transfer to the castle Hohenzollern in Hechingen in southern Germany. There he was resting during the cold war in the castle's chapel. At those times it was not acceptable of course to extradite the Old Fritz to the German Democratic Republic. After the reunion, however, cancellor Kohl resumed the pending issue and arranged that the Old Fritz was now finally buried next to his dogs in the Park of Sanssouci according to his last will. People are there laying potatoes on his grave, because the Old Fritz earned also merits on the potatoe.