Potsdam
About 30 min by train from Berlin
Sanssouci Palace and its terraced gardens, plus a Dutch quarter and lakes.
Why locals go
Palaces and lakes on the S-Bahn.
Visiting Berlin?
At 30 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Berlin for your flight home.
What to book
- Sanssouci Palace and park
- Dutch Quarter
- Lake boat tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset walk through the Sanssouci gardens
- Dinner in the Dutch Quarter
With friends
- Bike the parks and lakes
- Boat tour on the Havel
When to go
April to October.