CityBuddy
New Palace
Bedste tid at besøge
Visit on a weekday morning in spring or autumn to explore the palace interior before the crowds arrive. The gardens are especially lovely in late afternoon light from April through September.
Budgettips
Entry is €14 for adults, but the Potsdam Museum Day Pass (€22) covers the New Palace plus Sanssouci and other royal sites. Under 18s enter free.
Anbefalet til
History enthusiasts, Architecture lovers, Curious travelers who enjoy over-the-top interiors
Planlæg dit besøg
2-3 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Rising at the western end of Sanssouci Park, this massive 1769 palace features over 200 rooms and was Frederick the Great's grand statement of Prussian power. Its 400 sandstone statues lining the roofline give it a theatrical, almost playful silhouette that contrasts with its political message.
Højdepunkter: Frederick the Great deliberately designed the New Palace to look far more opulent than it actually was, using painted stucco to mimic marble and fake stonework to create the illusion of wealth after the Seven Years' War. The Grotto Hall is lined with millions of seashells, minerals, and gemstones embedded directly into the walls, creating a shimmering underwater effect that feels utterly unlike any other room in Europe.
Insidertips
- Skip the guided tour if you prefer roaming at your own pace, the audio guide covers the same highlights.
- Look up in the Marble Gallery, the ceiling fresco creates an extraordinary 3D illusion of open sky.
- The Royal Kitchen tour (included with your ticket) is easily overlooked but shows incredible 18th-century copper cookware and roasting spits.
- Arrive by 10am on weekends to beat the biggest school group crowds.
Where to Stay in Potsdam
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in PotsdamPowered by agoda
Har du hørt om gratis gåture?
Efter at have rejst til over 30 lande, er der én ting, jeg ville ønske, nogen havde fortalt mig fra dag ét, og det ændrede fuldstændigt, hvordan jeg oplever nye byer.
Gratis gåture. Ja, faktisk gratis. Ingen kreditkort nødvendigt. Ingen fangst.
Lokal guide, 2-3 timer
Store seværdigheder, skjulte perler, lokale historier
100% drikkepengebaseret
Guider tjener kun drikkepenge, så de giver deres absolut bedste
Du giver drikkepenge efter eget valg
Til sidst giver du bare drikkepenge, som du synes er passende
Jeg har prøvet disse i dusinvis af byer, og de har været højdepunktet på næsten alle ture. Hvis du besøger Potsdam, Germany, så gør dette på din første dag. Du vil takke mig senere.
