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Park · Potsdam, Brandemburgo
Neuer Garten
Park on the shores of the Heiliger See and Jungfernsee lakes, where the Marmorpalais and the Cecilienhof palace are located, the venue of the Potsdam Conference in 1945.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Neuer Garten
The Neuer Garten, “New Garden”, was created from 1787 by Frederick William II, nephew and successor of Frederick the Great. He wanted a park different from his uncle’s baroque Sanssouci, and the result was a landscaped garden of about 100 hectares, with lawns, woodlands and trails along the shores of the Heiliger See and Jungfernsee lakes in northern Potsdam.
On the shore of the Heiliger See stands the Marmorpalais, the Marble Palace, a summer residence of the king built between 1787 and 1793 and faced with Silesian marble. It is one of the earliest examples of Neoclassicism in Prussia. The park also contains a pyramid that served as an ice house, an orangery and small houses in the Dutch style.
On the park’s northern side is Schloss Cecilienhof, built between 1913 and 1917 in an English country-house style for Crown Prince Wilhelm and Princess Cecilie. It was the last palace erected by the Hohenzollerns. In July and August 1945 it hosted the Potsdam Conference, where Truman, Stalin and Churchill (later replaced by Attlee) discussed the future of defeated Germany. The palace interior is undergoing restoration for an indefinite period: check before you go whether visits have resumed. The façade and courtyard can be seen from the park.
The park is open daily from early morning until dusk, and entry is free. It’s popular with locals for walking and, in summer, for cooling off on the lake shores.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 to 2 hours to walk through the park and see the Marmorpalais and Cecilienhof from the outside; an extra hour if the Marmorpalais is open to visitors.
Best time
From May to September, with long days and busier lake shores. The Marmorpalais usually opens Tuesday to Sunday from May to October and only on weekends from November to March; check before you go.
How to get there
From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, the tram to the Berliner Vorstadt area or the bus to the stop near the Cecilienhof will take you to the park. From the Holländisches Viertel it's about a 20-minute walk north.
Tip
Combine the Neuer Garten with the Glienicker Brücke, which is a short walk east along the lakeside. Bring something to eat: there are few options inside the park.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Neuer Garten
Can you visit the Cecilienhof, where the Conferência de Potsdam took place?
The palace is undergoing restoration work for an indefinite period and the interior is closed. Check the official website before you go to see if visits have resumed. The surrounding park remains open.
Is there an entrance fee for the Neuer Garten?
No. Entrance to the park is free. Visiting the interior of the Marmorpalais requires a separate ticket.
What was the Conferência de Potsdam?
It was the meeting in July and August 1945 between the leaders of the United States, the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom, shortly after Germany's surrender, to decide the occupation and future of Germany.