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Tour tips, events and special places – The "Your Potsdam travel magazine issue 2025" offers you inspiration and information for a successful break in Potsdam.

"Carefree" – that's how people once lived in Potsdam, and this feeling still shapes the green city on the water today. Discover in this travel magazine how UNESCO World Heritage, film history, and cultural diversity merge. Be inspired by stories about Potsdam's palaces, parks, and gardens, the history of the GDR, and unique conference venues in nature. Whether by water, on foot, or by bike – Potsdam invites you to rediscover Europe's diversity. Plan your Sanssouci-style getaway now!

In this issue, we continue our journey through European craftsmanship in Potsdam. France, Italy, and Russia have left a lasting mark on the city's culture: the Dutch Quarter was created thanks to Dutch skilled workers, while French and Italian horticultural expertise influenced the design of the parks. The Royal Vineyard was also restored through French expertise in fruit cultivation. Potsdam in summer beckons visitors to the water: the Havel River and its lakes offer numerous activities and surprising perspectives of the palaces and gardens. Potsdam is especially delighted to welcome the Australian delegation to the Special Olympics in June, the world's largest sports movement for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities. A summer full of discoveries and encounters awaits you!

Sometimes you long for hibernation – but why miss out on winter altogether? The contemplative Advent season, cozy tea times in cafés, and walks in the crisp snow are indispensable. Our winter/spring edition of "Your Potsdam" shows why winter is worthwhile: Christmas markets and events warm the heart, while handcrafted art from European traditions delights visitors to Potsdam. We visit the Babelsberg weavers' quarter, the historic mill of Sanssouci, and celebrate the opening of the DAS MINSK art center. In spring, we hop on our bikes, discover Potsdam's colorful gardens, and welcome the blossoming season.

In this issue, we travel through Europe in Potsdam: from the Sicilian Garden with its pomegranate trees to the Alexandrowka colony with its Russian wooden houses and orchards. In the Dutch Quarter, we enjoy Dutch delicacies before a leisurely bike ride along the banks of the Havel River to Beelitz, where the State Garden Show is taking place until October. Autumn beckons us to the water: by canoe to the Neustadt Havel Bay or by water taxi past Babelsberg Palace and the Church of the Redeemer in Sacrow. Following historically significant paths, we walk along the Glienicke Bridge, tracing the former course of the Berlin Wall. An app tells moving stories from the Cold War era. This is what a holiday in Potsdam feels like – relaxed, diverse, and steeped in history.

Potsdam tastes like Italy, smells like France, and feels like the Netherlands. A visit is like a journey through Europe: bay leaves, pomegranates, and oranges await spring in the orangeries, while the Dutch Quarter delights with its tulip festival, pancakes, and poffertjes. In this issue, we discover places of relaxation, enjoy the view from the orangery palace windows, and listen to warm winter sounds. With anticipation for spring, we embark on a culinary journey through the Havel region.

Where better to spend summer than on the water? Potsdam, surrounded by the Havel River, invites you to boat, swim, and stroll. No wonder the Prussian kings created their Arcadia here. In autumn, the warming sun unfolds the special harmony of nature and cultural heritage. Rustling leaves in the parks, collecting chestnuts, and a variety of family activities make Potsdam a special experience even during the autumn holidays.

This issue puts the spotlight on Potsdam, the film city. Actor Sebastian Stielke shares his experiences of living and filming in Potsdam and offers a glimpse into the city's impressive film history. Join us for a winter escape and discover where to find relaxation during the colder months. Looking forward to spring, we invite you to embark on a new adventure, breathe deeply, and pause for reflection.