Potsdam 3-day Guide

Day 1: Historic Center and Palaces

Morning:

1. Sanssouci Palace: Start your morning with a visit to this famous palace of Frederick the Great. Make sure to explore the interiors and wander through the magnificent gardens.
2. New Palace (Neues Palais): After Sanssouci, head to the nearby New Palace. This luxurious palace impresses with its exteriors and interiors.

Day:

1. Potsdam's Historic Windmill: Next to Sanssouci Palace, you'll find the historic windmill, which is also worth a visit.
2. Orangery Palace: Walk to the Orangery Palace, which is part of the Sanssouci complex and is interesting for its architectural features.

Evening:

1. Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel): Stroll through this cozy quarter where you can find many cafes and restaurants for dinner.
2. Babelsberg Film Park: If you have time and interest, you can visit this amusement park built around film studios.

Day 2: Lakes and Parks

Morning:

1. Cecilienhof Palace (Schloss Cecilienhof): Start the day with a visit to this historic palace where the Potsdam Conference took place. Nearby is the beautiful New Garden (Neuer Garten).

Day:

1. Brandenburg Enlightenment Museum: Below Glienicke Palace is a museum dedicated to the art and science of the Enlightenment era.
2. Glienicker Bridge (Glienicker Brücke): This bridge, known as the "Bridge of Spies," was where spy exchanges between East and West took place during the Cold War.

Evening:

1. Schiffbauergasse: Take a stroll along Lake Tafel, where you can rent a boat or catamaran.
2. Waterside Restaurant: End the day with dinner at one of the restaurants overlooking the water, such as "Garage du Pont."

Day 3: Museums and Modern Sights

Morning:

1. Museum Barberini: This museum of modern art offers an excellent selection of exhibitions and sometimes includes works by famous masters such as Monet and Van Gogh.
2. Museum of the History of Potsdam (Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte): Learn more about the rich history of this region.

Day:

1. Babelsberg Park (Park Babelsberg): Take a walk in this beautiful park where you can see Babelsberg Castle.
2. Landscape Park and Fliedelfel Palace (Pfaueninsel): The landscapes and palace on this island (Peacock Island) will leave a lasting impression.

Evening:

1. Luisenplatz: Return to the city center and visit Luisenplatz for an evening stroll.
2. Local Cuisine Restaurant: End your tour of Potsdam with dinner at one of the traditional German restaurants.

These three days will allow you to see the most significant and interesting places in Potsdam. Enjoy your trip!