Havel
The Havel is a flow-regulated river that exhibits little to no floodplain dynamics. The weir in Brandenburg an der Havel ensures that target water levels are maintained.Source: www.potsdam.de
Havel - Alte Fahrt
The riverside promenade opposite Friendship Island stretches between the Lange Brücke (Long Bridge) and the Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Spirit Hospital). Along the restored quay wall, visitors can stroll from the Alte Markt (Old Market), passing flower and perennial beds, across the new bridge to Friendship Island or continue on to Große Fischerstraße.Source: www.potsdam.de
Havel - Neue Fahrt and Nuthepark
Nuthepark, located on former lowland meadows at the mouth of the Nuthe River—a previously neglected area with remnants of shipyards and old bathing facilities—is now a naturalistic landscaped park featuring play areas and open lawns.Source: www.potsdam.de
Heiliger See (Holy Lake)
The Heilige See ("Holy Lake") is a landscaped park lake, artificially connected to the Jungfernsee via the Hasengraben canal. Its shores are largely undeveloped.Source: www.potsdam.de
Hiking in Potsdam and Surroundings
You can discover Potsdam and its natural beauty in a variety of ways: by bycicle, from the water or on foot. In Potsdam you can find numerous possibilities for hiking.Source: www.potsdam.de
Historic city center
A walk through Potsdam’s city center seems like a journey through time. Those arriving by boat or train start out directly at the birthplace of the city: the square Alter Markt.Source: www.potsdam.de
Historic House Museum "Im Güldenen Arm"
The oldest original restored house from the second city expansion is a gem of our city and an important testament to Potsdam's urban development. Interesting special exhibitions take place monthly.
Von Putten flankiertes Handwerksschild über der Tür zum Museumshaus "Im Güldenen Arm" (© Michael Lüder) Contact
Museumshaus "Im Güldenen Arm"Source: www.potsdam.de
Historic Mill of Sanssouci
In addition to the mill technology on the upper floors, you can find an exhibition about the history of the historic mill and other facts about mills in the tower of the windmill. The gallery presents you a view of Sanssouci Park.Source: www.potsdam.de
Historic Mill of Sanssouci
Opposite Sanssouci Palace stands a Dutch windmill, where grain is still milled using wind power today. In addition to the mill's machinery, visitors can also explore an exhibition on the history of the Historic Mill.
Historic Mill near Sanssouci Palace (© Mühlenvereinigung Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.)
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Historische Mühle von SanssouciSource: www.potsdam.de
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Potsdam has embarked on the path to becoming a Smart City – innovative, green and fair. The Smart City strategy of the state capital includes, among other things, the expansion of urban networks, enhanced citizen participation options, strengthening climate protection, attractive and social neighbourhood development, an integrated mobility transition and intensive intermunicipal cooperation.
Source: smartcity.potsdam.de
