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Directly bordering Berlin, in Brandenburg on the Havel River. Potsdam is famous for Sanssouci Palace and its expansive park grounds. The former residence of Prussian kings offers a diverse program with the Dutch Quarter, Babelsberg Film Park, and the Havel lakes.

What awaits you

City tripHikingMuseumsNatureWalkablePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 25°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
5°
Jan
8°
Feb
11°
Mar
13°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
25°
Aug
21°
Sep
16°
Oct
8°
Nov
5°
Dec
Sunshine hours
3h
Jan
4h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
14d
Feb
9d
Mar
10d
Apr
9d
May
10d
Jun
10d
Jul
8d
Aug
7d
Sep
10d
Oct
11d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Potsdam as a Vacation Destination

Potsdam is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 25°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan