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Island of Great Ideas Potsdam is a picturesque island amidst the extensive landscape of rivers and lakes in close proximity to ’s capital . Large parts of Potsdam’s historic city centre and its world famous and gardens have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites as a magnificent work of . Scenic views from the lakes of the river towards the palaces and parks give us an idea why electors, kings and emperors once chose Potsdam as their royal residence. The city and its surroundings are a true paradise for water sports. Potsdam is the ideal base to explore the State of in all its diversity. For visitors from all over the world, Potsdam is the ideal starting point for their trips to the wonderful and often unspoiled Brandenburg landscapes. With its more than 175,000 inhabitants, the state capital Potsdam is the cultural, economic and political hub of Brandenburg. Science Einstein Tower of on Telegrafenberg (5) Campus New of the (4) Creates Future

Film University KONRAD WOLF in Potsdam-Babelsberg (2) in Potsdam-Babelsberg (1)

Research and science are booming in dynamic profile is mainly characterized by Potsdam. Since the 19th century, scientific high-tech and software engineering. Science, history has been written here. The science park high-technology, research, education and culture ‘Albert Einstein’ is one of the oldest and most are working closely together here. The University significant locations of ist kind in Germany. The of Potsdam, the Film University Babelsberg Einstein Tower designed by the architect Erich KONRAD WOLF and the University of Applied Mendelsohn in the expressionistic style is an Sciences Potsdam are very popular with architectural sight. students. The science centre ‘Wissenschafts- The founding of the world´s first astrophysical etage’ in the educational institution observatory in 1874 and the founding of ‘Bildungsforum’ offers various opportunities to University of Potsdam in 1991 are symbolic for experience Potsdam’s scientific landscape the past and present in research and through exhibitions and events. The tropical education. The Potsdam- Science Park botanical garden Potsdam Biosphere, the Hands-on museum Extavium (7) Historisches Linsenteleskop of the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) (top) (6) and the Hasso Plattner Institute set new planetarium and the hands-on museum Scientific institutions have been established at Potsdam-Golm Science Park (bottom) (8) the square ‘Am Neuen Markt’ standards for the close connection between Extavium also convey impressions of the The square is also home to the richly decorated cabinet houses. (3) teaching and research. Nowadays, Potsdam’s world of science. 3 3 Studio Babelsberg is a film location for German and international film productions (12)

Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF and Film LocationPotsdam – actors / producers of Babelsberg productions: Christoph Waltz, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Andreas Dresen, Orlando Bloom, Nadja Uhl, Günter Reisch, Jutta Hoffmann, Volker Schlöndorff, Bibiana Beglau LegendaryBabelsberg (from left) (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)

Award Ceremony for Potsdam director Andreas Dresen Bambi Award Ceremony for actor Christoph Waltz for his character in in Karlovy Vary (10) „Inglourious Basterds" in the Metropolis Hall in Potsdam-Babelsberg (9)

Marlene Dietrich began her international career at the Babelsberg studios (19)

Film location in Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter of the children's movie “Hexe Lilly” (20)

The longstanding film studios in Potsdam The German film orchestra Babelsberg is the only Babelsberg have evolved into a modern media professional orchestra for film music in Germany. and high-tech centre. Filmpark Babelsberg is a visitors` magnet with its Where once film stars like Marlene Dietrich were many new and exciting attractions. acting, many international feature films are The Film Museum Potsdam located in the historic produced today – and they win awards in Berlin, ‘Marstall’ building in the city centre offers a varied Cannes and Hollywood. film program as well as interesting exhibitions Famous stars and renowned directors work in about the German film history. Stunt show in the “Volcano” of Filmpark Babelsberg (21) Film Museum Potsdam in the ‘Marstall’ front of and behind the cameras. Potsdam itself often becomes a filming location – building, the former Royal Stables of the City Palace (11) The imposing building of the Film University Potsdam is is made for the movies. Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF located in Medien- stadt (‘the media quarter’) points the way to Potsdam’s future. 4 4 The steam-powered pumping station in the style Encounter of a at the Havel river (26) with Europe

Gate Nauener Tor near the Dutch Quarter (23) Festivals in the Dutch Quarter (22)

Church ‘Französische Kirche’ at the square 'Bassinplatz' (27)

The Dutch Quarter (25) With the ‘Edict of Potsdam’ proclaimed in 1685, Around 1750, Frederick II initiated the construc- the Great Elector welcomed immigrants from tion of the quarter ‘Weberviertel’ with the church Europe to the Margraviate of Brandenburg. Since ‘Friedrichskirche’ at the square ‘Weberplatz’ in then, city quarters, buildings and parks have been Babelsberg for refugees from . The city- characterized by international influences from scape is dominated by buildings like the church many countries. Today, a walk through Potsdam ‘Französische Kirche’, the steam-powered The Russian colony is part is like an excursion into history. King Frederick pumping station built in the style of a mosque of the UNESCO World Heritage (28) William I had the Dutch Quarter built by Dutch and many Italian-style architectural ensembles like craftsmen. It is the biggest remaining settlement church ‘St. Peter and Paul Kirche’, the artificial of that architectural style outside the Netherlands. ruins on the hill and the Pfingstberg The Tulip Festival, the Potters Market and the Belvedere. The Swiss colonists’ village Nattwerder Dutch Sinterklaas Christmas Market have has also preserved its special character. Church ‘Friedrichskirche’ at square ‘Weberplatz’ in become traditional events. At the beginning of the The running event ‘ProPotsdam Schlösserlauf’ Potsdam-Babelsberg (24) leads through the Russian colony 19th century, the Russian colony ‘Alexandrovka’ ‘Alexandrovka‘ (29) became the new home of singers from . 5 5 Landtag building under construction (2013) in front of the of St Nicholas Church (34) The historic City Palace (33) New City Centre with Historic Flair

Potsdam Museum – Forum for Art and History, since 2012 Potsdam’s ‘Bildungsforum’ at the square ‘Platz der Einheit’ in the old town hall ‘Altes Rathaus’ at ‘Alter Markt’ (31) with a view of church ‘St. Nikolaikirche’

Potsdam’s urban development once began at tours into the picturesque surroundings at the old market square ‘Alter Markt’. Central to this harbour ‘Lange Brücke’. One of the most development was the City Palace, which was beautiful places in Potsdam is the destroyed in World War II. Thanks to the reconstructed market square ‘Neuer Markt’ with dedication and commitment of many citizens the House of Brandenburg-Prussian History. and sponsors of the state capital, the new Scientific institutions like the ‘Moses Mendels- parliament building, the Landtag of Branden- sohn Centre’ and the ‘Einstein Forum’ have burg, has been built here, using the architect established themselves in the neighbourhood. Knobelsdorff‘s historic plans ofr the former city For the planned reconstruction of the church palace for its façade. The ensembles of church ‘Garnisonkirche’, the foundation stone has Potsdam’s ‘Alter Markt’ with the Museum ‘St. Nikolai Kirche’ and the new Palais Barberini already been laid. At the square ‘Platz der Barberini (32) with the Museum Barberini as well as the Einheit’, the new centre for education and Potsdam Museum in the old town hall ‘Altes science ‘Bildungsforum’ has been built uniting Rathaus’ characterize the city’s skyline. and networking the the City and State Library, The Film Museum awaits its visitors in the the adult education centre ‘Volkshochschule’ ‘Marstall’ building - the former Royal Stables and the science institution‘Wissenschaftsetage’ of the City Palace. Excursion boats start their under one roof in Potsdam’s city centre. 6 6 Palaces and Gardens

Charlottenhof Palace (36) (35)

Sanssouci Park The charming Palace was built on a This is illustrated by the Palace, the . Frederick II drew the construction Dragon House, the Historic Windmill and the sketches by his own hand for his master charming Chinese House. builder Knobelsdorff. The construction of the by Schinkel and the masterpiece was completed in only two years by Persius blend in harmoniously (1745-1747). In over a hundred years, a park with the English landscape garden created by was created that offers ever changing views Lenné. and impressions. The , the Following extensive restoration works, the Picture Gallery and the - the last Belvedere on Klausberg and the artificial big palace complex of Prussian - antique ruins of ‘Ruinenberg’ are now once Sanssouci Palace with vineyard terraces, New Chambers and Picture Gallery (37) welcome Potsdam’s visitors. Sanssouci Park, again open to the public. one of the most important and largest park areas in Europe, offers a mix of fascinating garden design unique . Sanssouci Palace (39) New Palace (40) 7 7 Palaces Palace in at the lake 'Tiefer See' (45) and Gardens

Conference room of the New Garden and Marble Palace at lake '' (43) in Palace (42)

New Garden Babelsberg Park Golden of with view of (46) This second large park in Potsdam was Outstanding landscape designers and Flatow Tower at Babelsberg Park (right) (47) designed as an English landscape garden at architects like Lenné, Prince of Pückler- the end of the 18th century. Muskau, Schinkel and Persius created a Frederick William II, nephew and heir apparent synthesis of the of extraordinary beauty. of Frederick II, commissioned the Marble The fantastic panorama seen from Babelsberg Palace as his own residence at the lake Palace – which was built for the future emperor ‘Heiliger See’. Cecilienhof Palace was built at William I and his wife Augusta of Saxony- the behest of the last German emperor, Weimar – is one of the most beautiful views of William II, from 1913 to 1916, for his eldest son. the river Havel that Potsdam has to offer. In 1945, the Potsdam Agreement was signed here by Truman, Stalin and Attlee, which set the political course for the post-war

Cecilienhof Palace in the New Garden (44) development in Germany and Europe.

8 8 Shopping and Stopping Off

Hustle and bustle at gate Nauener Tor (50, 51) Street ‘Brandenburger Straße’ (48)

After visiting Potsdam’s World Heritage sites, it and cherries from , fresh pikeperch is worthwhile to make a shopping tour in the from the river Havel, turnips from , baroque city centre. Discover the district asparagus from or a colourful variety of around street ‘Brandenburger Straße’ with plants and flowers. It takes only a few steps to many shops and modern shopping malls in the get from Babelsberg Park to the historic town old inner courtyards. centre of Babelsberg. Well-run specialised From here, you can conveniently visit the Dutch shops and restaurants in reconstructed weaver Quarter with its galleries, chic boutiques, houses invite you to an inspiring shopping restaurants and trendy pubs. In the evenings, experience. Saturdays is a market day on the you could also try your luck at Potsdam Casino square ‘Weberplatz’. There are convenient near ‘’. The markets at the square traffic connections by S-Bahn (city train), tram ‘Bassinplatz’ and gate ‘Nauener Tor’ offer and bus to Filmpark Babelsberg, Potsdam’s Gate Nauener Tor (49) seasonal specialties, for example strawberries city centre, Berlin or the surrounding regions. Weaver's house at street ‘Karl-Liebknecht-Straße’ Thalia Arthouse Cinema in Potsdam-Babelsberg (53) in Potsdam-Babelsberg (52)

9 9 Cultural Diversity Modern dance theatre at 'fabrik' (57) at Schiffbauergasse

Summer event 'Stadt für eine Nacht' (‘City for one night’) at Schiffbauergasse (54)

Exhibition at ‘Kunstraum Potsdam’ (55) Potsdam’s cultural heart is beating at the lake But also global players are present here like ‘Tiefer See’ vis-à-vis Babelsberg Park. Where the Volkswagen Design Center with its once steamships were built, coffee substitutes sophisticated architecture and the software were produced, hussars were drilled and fish group Oracle in the restored coke gas was farmed, you find a surprising mix of separator of the old gasworks. The paths along

innovative businesses and cultural diversity: the banks of the lake ‘Tiefer See’ with landing Hans Otto Theatre (58) a lively art and culture scene next to high-tech stages, marina and bike trails between the companies; exciting history next to trend- New Garden, Schiffbauergasse and setting future. Babelsberg Park make this area a unique Apart from the Hans Otto Theatre, this location experience. is especially influenced by an indepdendent The restaurant ship in the old chicory mill at cultural and theatre scene. Listed building like the new theatre invite you to stay and relax. the Waschhaus, the machine hall or the Hussar The annual summer event ‘Stadt für eine stables were restored and became the new Nacht’ connects visitors and actors beyond Performance at Schiffbauergasse (56) residences of art. the Schiffbauergasse. International theatre festival 'Unidram' at T-Werk (59)

10 10 Cultural Highlights in Potsdam

Opening concert of the Music Festival 'Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci’ at the New Palace Potsdam Winter Opera 'Orfeo ed Euridice' at the Palace ‘Potsdamer Schlössernacht’ (© Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci/Stefan Gloede) (60) Theatre of the New Palace in Sanssouci Park (63) in Sanssouci Park (62)

The beautiful landscape, good transport It is also the home of the Kammerakademie connections, the proximity to Berlin and the Potsdam. This renowned orchestra hosts unique ensembles of palaces and parks make various concert series and gives guest the state capital Potsdam especially attractive. performances in Germany and abroad. Apart from the cultural district ‘Schiffbauergasse’, Among the highlights of its repertoire are the Potsdam offers a lot of cultural highlights. performances of the ‘Potsdam Winter Opera’. The ‘Music Festival Potsdam Sanssouci’ with its Events like ‘Potsdamer Schlössernacht’ with its international guest performances and in-house concert in Sanssouci Park, the ‘Potsdam productions, baroque operas, concerts in Fireworks Symphony’ in the public leisure park palaces, churches and parks is a musical Volkspark and the open air concert ‘Klassik am treasure with a unique flair. Weberplatz’ in Babelsberg are well received by The Nikolai Concert Hall in the historic city cen- the public. Humorous pieces are staged at the tre presents an attractive programme, ranging Potsdam cabaret ‘Obelisk’. At the Havel from classical concerts to rock, jazz and dance. riverfront, the Theatre Boat awaits its visitors. 'The Tower' by Uwe Tellkamp Concert at Nikolai Concert Hall Potsdam Classical concert series 'Klassik am Weberplatz' in Potsdam-Babelsberg (65) at Hans Otto Theatre Potsdam (61) (© Nikolaisaal Potsdam/Christine Voigt) (64)

11 11 Potsdam on the Move

The running event 'ProPotsdam Schlösserlauf' passes the New Palace and Glienicke Bridge (66, 67) 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (68) Christian Diener from OSC Potsdam, Sports Photo 2017, Eberhard Thonfeld/camera4 (69)

Olympic champion Katrin Wagner-Augustin in the national team London 2012 (70) Since 1925, the legendary Luftschiffhafen has Potsdam’s top athletes in rowing, canoeing, been the home of sports in Potsdam. The swimming and track and field athletics have Sports and Leisure Park at the lake ‘Templiner gained a good reputation at international See’ is the centre for popular and competitive competitions. When the coveted medals at sports and has now – with the new MBS the Olympics are awarded, often athletes from Arena – become even more interesting for Potsdam stand on the podium. The variety of bigger competitions. Potsdam proudly hosts the more than 160 sports clubs ranges from the canoe race “Potsdamer Wasserspiele” women’s football to gymnastics for seniors. and the running events ‘ProPotsdam The clubs are supported by more than 2,000 Schlösserlauf’, ‘Preußische Meile’ and ‘rbb volunteers. The successful women footballers Potsdamer Drittelmarathon’. of ‘1. FFC Turbine Potsdam’ are likeable ambassadors at home and abroad.

Potsdam's Olympic champion Kevin Kuske (72)

Sports and Leisure Park 'Luftschiffhafen' at the lake ' (71)' 12 12 Beautiful Wedding at Pfingstberg Belvedere (76) Moments

View of the city centre with St Peter and Paul Church Vineyard house near and the historic orphanage (74) Sanssouci Park (73)

The 2001 Federal German Garden Show The Crown Estate with its (BUGA) triggered a leap in the city’s cultural and culinary offers is in direct proximity development. A former military training area was to Sanssouci Park. Many couples celebrate transformed into the public park ‘Volkspark’ with their weddings here or at Pfingstberg attractive facilities for sports, playing, and Belvedere, to enjoy the fantastic landscapes on culture, and the tropical botanical garden the most beautiful day of their lives. You will ‘Biosphere’ in the neighborhood. The island also discover interesting sighlines and views in ‘Freundschaftsinsel’ - designed by Karl Foerster the historic city centre. The city canal, which as a show garden in the 1930s - and the had been filled in in the 1960s, is now partly recultivated BUGA sites at the river are ideal for reconnected with the river Havel and reminds Second construction phase of the city canal long walks and bike tours. of the city’s reputation as the ‘Venice of the at street ‘Heilig-Geist-Straße’ (75) Using the historical plans of the ingenious North’. The names of the donors and sponsors landscaper Lenné, the fields and meadows are inscribed on the bannisters at the riverfront. were recreated and offer opportunities for Committed citizens also take care that the leisure and relaxation on the outskirts beautiful vineyard at Sanssouci Park will be Playground on the island 'Freundschaftsinsel' (77) Garden in the Russian Colony Alexandrovka (78) of the city. restored in its former elegance. 13 13 Orchard Marquardt: Potsdam’s Buy locally. (83) Rural Area

Fruit plantation in the north of Potsdam (80) Church ‘Heilandskirche’ in Potsdam-Sacrow (79)

North of the famous parks of Potsdam, the Boat and bike tours lead from Potsdam to the Bornim fields and meadows landscaped by romantic suburb of Sacrow with its church Lenné form the transition from urban space ‘Heilandskirche’ on the manor grounds. The into nature. These rural areas of the state destinations Werder/Havel, Petzow, Ferch and capital Potsdam include the landscapes, parks the island ‘’ in Berlin are also and orchards of Bornim, Grube, Neu-Fahrland, conveniently close to Potsdam. Reconstructed Fahrland, Satzkorn, Marquardt, Kartzow and palaces and parks, old churches, manor Uetz-Paaren. Farmers and gardeners regularly houses and monuments are further sights in offer their fresh products directly where they Potsdam’s periphery, e.g. Einstein’s house and grow it. The natural site “Döberitzer Heide” the Caputh Palace. Brandenburg’s biodiversity owned by the Sielmann Foundation was used is colourfully represented in the Museum of by the military for over 100 years and is now Natural Science Potsdam. The House of Potsdam Water Taxi and the palace on the the habitat of many rare plants and animals. Brandenburg-Prussian History in Potsdam Berlin island 'Pfaueninsel' (81) Different horticultural trails can be explored in provides many insights into Brandenburg’s

Potsdam´s attractive north. history. Lake 'Templiner See' (83) Bike tour through the Havel region (84)

14 14 Tourist Informationen in Potsdam Publisher: State Capital Potsdam Tourist Information at Potsdam Central Train Station The ’s Office Bahnhofspassagen Potsdam Editor: Babelsberger Straße 16 Marketing Department 14473 Potsdam Phone: +49 (0)331 289-0 www.potsdam.de Tourist Information Am Alten Markt Humboldtstraße 1-2 Concept and Design: 14467 Potsdam Design Concept Burkhard Baese, Potsdam

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Church ‚Friedenskirche‘ at Sanssouci Park (85)