Sitting at the western edge of Luisenplatz, this gate built by Frederick the Great in 1770 to…read morecommemorate victory in the Seven Years War. It ended up being designed by two architects--Karl von Gontard, who designed the side facing Brandenburg Straße and his student Georg Christian singer, who designed the one facing Luisenplatz, which was the side originally towards the fields, (though the square itself outside the gate was created in 1744). The gate was built on top of a site that used to be a smaller town gate along a wall surrounding central Potsdam, which controlled the flow of traffic into the city. In 1900 when the city walls were torn down the Brandenburg Tor was left standing. Again as a landmark not much to do except view it and walk through it, though I can see how considering its location leading towards a main shopping thoroughfare there could be community and seasonal activities set up in its vicinity.

Majestic and gorgeous. This building has amazing architectural features and is everything you'd…read moreimagine it to be, and more. The winter time is especially beautiful with the huge Christmas tree.

Amazing experience, specially when you have a small kid, you can show them new and exciting thingsread more

From the owner: Erlebe das lebendiges Mittelalter im Freilichtmuseum. Von Ostern bis Oktober gibt es Feste, Märkte…read moreund viele weiteren Veranstaltungen bei denen Gäste jeden Alters mittelalterliche Lebensweisen und Handwerkstechniken entdecken können.

A bit off the beaten path, this structure is an UNESCO world heritage site, originally built by…read morePrussian monarch Friedrich Wilhelm IV in the mid 19th century as a viewing platform of the surrounding area. The architecture has Roman and Greek influences and is reminiscent of an ancient Roman temple, with the immediate grounds laid out in an English garden format. During WWII the building fell into disrepair and the subsequently was renovated starting the mid-1990s to mid 2000. It is now open to the public via ticketed self-tour, timed tours (seasonal), and special events for both community and private functions. When I went on a Saturday morning the grounds were fairly empty, maybe a dozen or so other visitors. You could spend 20-30 min or more here. Tickets were €8 for a regular adult price, €6 if I recall correctly, including the discount if you have separately booked the Berlin Welcomecard or the Sansoucci+ package though the ticket is not included in that package. Bathrooms are available though parking is not, it's recommended to take public transportation and then walk. This can be anywhere from a 15-30 minute walk depending on where you're coming from. I came from the direction of Schloß Cecilienhof and that was about 25 minutes with about 10-15 minutes of uphill. Coming from the north or west the walk is shorter from the main road though still takes you along a path in the park/woods.

From the owner: Belvedere auf dem Pfingstberg - Potsdams schönste Aussicht…read more Der Pfingstberg im Norden Potsdams ist mit 76 Metern die höchste Erhebung der Stadt. Hier befindet sich das Pfingstbergensemble mit Potsdams schönster Aussicht, welches seit 1999 Teil der UNESCO-Welterbestätte Schlösser und Parks von Potsdam und Berlin ist. Neben dem bis 1863 nach Plänen König Friedrich Wilhelms IV. erbauten Aussichtsschloss Belvedere und dem 1800 nach Plänen Schinkels errichteten Pomonatempel ist auch die Parkanlage Peter Joseph Lennés dort zu finden. Nach dem II. Weltkrieg wegen der Nähe zur KGB-Zentrale gesperrt und verfallen, wurde das Ensemble von 1992 bis 2005 restauriert. Heute können Besucher dort viel "Kultur in der Natur" erleben, neben einer neuen zweisprachigen Ausstellung zur Geschichte, Hörführungen für Kinder und Erwachsene und Kunstausstellungen im Pomonatempel zum Beispiel auch samstags und sonntags (Mai-September) um 15 Uhr Kleinkunst. Der Neue Garten, das Schloss Cecilienhof und die russische Kolonie Alexandrowka sind nahe. Öffnungszeiten: April-Oktober: täglich, 10 bis 18 Uhr März, November: samstags und sonntags, 10 bis 16 Uhr Anfahrt: Tram 92 oder 96 bis Haltestelle "Puschkinallee" oder "Am Schragen" oder Bus 638 bis Haltestelle "Potsdam, Am Pfingstberg" bzw. Bus 603 bis "Höhenstraße" Parkplätze: am Volkspark Potsdam (ehemaliger BUGA-Park), erreichbar von der Nedlitzer Straße über Straße Esplanade und am Schloss Cecilienhof (erreichbar über Straße Am Neuen Garten)

The Nauener Tor (gate) is one of three surviving gates that guard the entries to the old town of…read morePotsdam. This one was built about 1755, and lends a mediaval fair ambiance to the main north south drag through town. Certainly worth a visit by anyone who appreciates history.