Sanssouci Park

Nowhere is Prussia's baroque heritage more magnificent and romantic than in Sanssouci ParkPlums, figs, and grapes—Frederick the Great wanted to cultivate these crops just outside Potsdam. To this end, he commissioned the construction of the terraced garden in 1744. Sanssouci Park to create. But because of the exceptionally beautiful view, the king already desired a lavish pleasure palace above the terraces a year later. Based on his own sketches, the Prussian king had a small summer palace built in the Rococo style between 1745 and 1747.

In the following years, the following were also built in the park: New Palace and the Image gallery, while the slopes were used for ornamental and vegetable gardens. The tomb of Frederick II is also located at the height of the castle.

Auf dem Ruinenberg north of the Sanssouci Palace Artificial ruins were grouped together to create an antique-style backdrop, which simultaneously concealed a water basin. This basin was intended to feed the fountains in the park. The king was particularly fond of the elaborate water features, which he ultimately only got to enjoy once, as the system was not completed until the construction of the Steam engine house an der Neustädter Havelbucht It worked properly in the 19th century.

Under the successors of Frederick the Great, the now unfashionable Baroque garden was redesigned in the style of a landscape park and added by Frederick William IV to features such as the Charlottenhof Palace, the Orangery and the Roman Baths expanded. They should bring a piece of Italy to his homeland.

The palaces and parks in Potsdam are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fact that the palaces in Sanssouci Park a breathtaking backdrop for events such as the Potsdam Palace Night or a Music Festival That goes without saying.

Explore Sanssouci Park digitally with the "Park Sanssouci" app from the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg – either on-site during your visit or from the comfort of your home. Download the app from Google Play (Android devices) or the App Store (macOS devices). The multimedia guide is available in German, German Sign Language (DGS)), easy language and English Available. Free Wi-Fi is available in the SPSG palaces, allowing you to access the digital guide on-site using your own mobile device.

Please be aware that occasional branches may break off from the trees. Always be vigilant and do not linger under old trees.