Sightseeing in Potsdam - what to see. Complete travel guide

Sakrower Heilandskirche 1. Potsdam is connected with Berlin by the transport net of S-Bahn trains, which depart from Potsdam-Sanssouci and Potsdam-Charlottenhof every 10 minutes. Travelers who think that it is not enough for them to visit the city’s sight, need to go to Berlin, owing to perfect transport system they will enjoy the comfortable travel.
2. Tourists who plan the big trip program need to arrive to the city since May and until September. During this time there is the best weather for walking, even when it is the high point of summer, the temperature usually don’t increase higher than 25 degrees centigrade.
3. On the city’s territory the public transport is represented as the big net of busses and trams. They are available since early morning until 23 o’clock, several buses are available until the late night. People must buy tickets beforehand in the special machines or tobacco kiosks.
4. In the city it is more comfortable to travel by bicycle, along all the big routes there are special bicycling roads. It is possible to lease the bicycle in one of the leasing centers, the most popular of them are CityRad and Potsdam per Pedales. Leasing of bicycle will cost from 8 to 12 euros for a day, depending on model and lease’s duration.
5. The cashless settlement system is developed quite well in the city, it is possible to pay with international credit card in almost all the big shops and restaurants. Cash will be needed for people who are going to visit the street markets and small shops which are located far away from the city’s center. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Except of budgetary restaurants economical travelers needs to pay attention to the local commercial squares. Except of food it is possible to buy the prepared dishes there, in dependence on the season they can be various. At the markets it is possible to buy the good candies, house pastry and the high qualitative sausages.
7. In local parks and gardens the perfect cleanness is kept. Everybody must throw rubbish away to special refuse bins, and organize the picnic in the special territories. These rules must be known beforehand, if people violate them, they will have to pay quite big fines.
Unconditionally the main amusement for tourists is walking along beautiful parks and observing the unique sights. In the city there is great number of interesting night establishments, … Open
8. The most attractive souvenir shops are located in the Dutch district. Except of various crafts and jewelries, it is possible to buy original antiquary things and works of art in attractive prices.
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What to visit being in Potsdam - unique sights

Sanssouci Palace

From the series “The Most Wonderful Castles and Palaces”
In the castles you can visit the unique rooms decorated with rare marble and gildings. The Schlosskomplex is worth seeing for the painting lovers, because one of the largest picture collections in Europe is presented. At first sight, one can hardly believe that the magnificent castles and the extensive park were created in only three years in the middle of the 18th century. In the construction it has managed to maintain the original nature of the area to a maximum. Even the old windmill was carefully preserved and has been one of the landmarks of the complex for more than 200 years. … Read further

Teufelsberg

From the series “Abandoned Places of the Earth with Distinct Marks of Civilization”
After closure, the radio station building changed several owners who planned to open a variety of public institutions. None of these projects has been approved by the government in Berlin, so the building remained in ruins and slowly deteriorated. Today, the main guests of these places are graffiti artists, as well as curious tourists, who like to walk through the abandoned places. On weekends, Christopher Mclaren, who is a former employee of the radio station, arranges amazing tours aimed at fans of spy novels. … Read further

Beelitz Heilstatten Hospital

From the series “Top 11 Dangerous Spots for Adrenaline-Seekers”
The abandoned hospital has long been chosen by graffiti artists who decorated the premises of old buildings with creepy and gloomy pictures. Beelitz-Heilstaetten is popular among so-called Ghostbusters. Many visitors of the old hospital noted that in abandoned buildings extraneous steps and noises are often heard. Some lucky ones even managed to observe strange silhouettes in the dark corridors. In recent years, random hospital visitors found soldiers’ old letters, which for unknown reasons they were hidden in the walls and under the floor. For some reason, the military could not send letters to relatives. What exactly took place within the walls of the hospital in those days is one of the most thrilling mysteries of history. … Read further

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