Sanssouci Park
Sanssouci Park
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Animesh Patra
Essen, Germany452 contributions
Dec 2022
Sanssouci Park: Sanssouci is a wonderful historic palace built (between 1745 and 1747 )by Prussian King Frederick the Great as his summer palace. This amazing place located just outside the idyllic town of Potsdam. We were able to stroll around the beautiful stylized gardens and view the grand houses, gate lodges and various water features is a pleasure and that made the visit eventful. Here you can find a beautiful palace with yellows walls and emerald roof. The palace is surrounded by a huge beautiful park with fountains and statues. The panoramic vista of the garden of Sanssouci is the result of Frederick the Great's decision to create a terraced vineyard on the south slope of the hills of Bornstedt. The area had previously been wooded but the trees were felled during the reign of the "soldier-king" Frederick William I to allow the city of Potsdam to expand. Below the hill, a Baroque ornamental garden, modelled on the parterre at Versailles, was constructed in 1745. Following the terracing of the vineyard and the completion of the palace, Frederick turned his attention to the landscaping of the greater vicinity of the palace and thus began the creation of Sanssouci Park. Sanssouci Park is a large park surrounding Sanssouci Palace. A Baroque flower garden with lawns, flower beds, hedges and trees was created. In the hedge quarter 3,000 fruit trees were planted. The greenhouses of the numerous nurseries contained oranges, melons, peaches and bananas. The goddesses Flora and Pomona, who decorate the entrance obelisk at the eastern park exit, were placed there to highlight the connection of a flower, fruit and vegetable garden. Along with the Sanssouci Palace, Sanssouci Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990 for its unique architectural unity and testimony to 18th and 19th century landscaping in Europe.
This place is really amazing. I've been there during the week and it's really quiet and pleasant. The surrounding parks are big enough to spend the whole day there. Schloss Sanssouci is easily accessible by a public transport from Berlin to there. Its worth to spend one day there for sightseeing with fresh air retreat.
This place is really amazing. I've been there during the week and it's really quiet and pleasant. The surrounding parks are big enough to spend the whole day there. Schloss Sanssouci is easily accessible by a public transport from Berlin to there. Its worth to spend one day there for sightseeing with fresh air retreat.
Written 8 January 2023
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Brssjunk
Tucson, AZ1,295 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
The park and the buildings in the park are all spectacular period in the morning we went to see the Sanssouci Alice which is a smaller of the two, it was magnificent even though it was supposedly the smallest of his palaces. It was done very much to his taste primarily rococo. They're only 12 rooms in this palace but they are each exceptional.
I highly recommend the smaller of the two palaces.
We also toured the windmill, but it has very few descriptions in English. You really need a translate program that reads from camera images to know what's going on. With that, there are some excellent descriptions and we enjoyed that one very much as well it is worth going clear to the top even though there's a lot of stairs.
We ate at the small restaurant in the middle of the park, and it was very good.
Finally we went to the new palace, and it truly blows your mind away. The grotto is truly unique, having all sorts of precious stones built into the walls, be they petrified wood, huge crystal plates, seashells, etc. upstairs The ballroom with the marble floor is phenomenal also. It is such a huge expanse that you can't believe it is supported by simple beams below . The ball run is directly over the grotto, and there's no support from below either. He should be individual rooms as unique all very opulent, some of which are still in the rococo style favored by Frederick II, and some of them were converted to different styles by later occupants. Each room is enormous. It would have impressed earlier Kings and emperors, and it truly is impressive before we common though. I highly recommend seeing the new palace.
I highly recommend the smaller of the two palaces.
We also toured the windmill, but it has very few descriptions in English. You really need a translate program that reads from camera images to know what's going on. With that, there are some excellent descriptions and we enjoyed that one very much as well it is worth going clear to the top even though there's a lot of stairs.
We ate at the small restaurant in the middle of the park, and it was very good.
Finally we went to the new palace, and it truly blows your mind away. The grotto is truly unique, having all sorts of precious stones built into the walls, be they petrified wood, huge crystal plates, seashells, etc. upstairs The ballroom with the marble floor is phenomenal also. It is such a huge expanse that you can't believe it is supported by simple beams below . The ball run is directly over the grotto, and there's no support from below either. He should be individual rooms as unique all very opulent, some of which are still in the rococo style favored by Frederick II, and some of them were converted to different styles by later occupants. Each room is enormous. It would have impressed earlier Kings and emperors, and it truly is impressive before we common though. I highly recommend seeing the new palace.
Written 3 October 2024
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Svea T
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Dec 2020
tourists time you can be on your own, because of the circuitousness of the park. It's very huge, so you can find a new and different way to walk around there everytime and never get bored. Besides the amazing work of the gardeners in the park, which is very beautiful independent of the time of the year, you can discover a few buildings, like the chinese teahouse or the roman bath. On top of that, you can visit the Castle of Sanssouci with all the stairs and plants around, it makes a stunning look and it's definitly a must-see at your visit in Potsdam.
Moreover, the park offers the best place to do sport outside. Next to the many ways, which are appropriate for jogging, The stairs close to the Castle of Sanssouci or the Orangerie are also perfect for some endurance train. After that you can visit a very nice and tiny café near the mill.
The only problem is that there a not so many toilets around, so I substract one point.
Moreover, the park offers the best place to do sport outside. Next to the many ways, which are appropriate for jogging, The stairs close to the Castle of Sanssouci or the Orangerie are also perfect for some endurance train. After that you can visit a very nice and tiny café near the mill.
The only problem is that there a not so many toilets around, so I substract one point.
Written 3 December 2020
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Asa Renda
Warsaw, Poland130 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This is a massive park, and just like the rest of Potsdam, it's full of palaces and similar objects. If you want to see them all in one day, better bring a bike or a scooter, because it's going to take some time. Also, be careful not to pick too hot a day for your visit, because there simply isn't that much shade.
Written 17 July 2020
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Eddy Hoover
Washington DC, DC180 contributions
Dec 2019
These gardens are a perfect accompaniment to Sanssouci palace. The unique design of the different levels is certainly interesting, with a wonderful view from both above and below. It would have been nice to see some flowers in the Summertime, however it is still a lovely garden with a big fountain and lovely to stroll through. A should-do if you are planning on coming to Sanssouci.
Written 3 January 2020
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Игорь К
Riga, Latvia3,748 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The San Susi Palace and Park in Potsdam is an outstanding architectural ensemble whose appearance Germany owes to the extraordinary and versatile personality of the Prussian King Frederick II the Great.
After the vineyard was laid out and the palace completed, the surrounding land was added to it. They created a huge baroque garden. The straight arrow of the central alley, more than 2 kilometers long, began at the eastern entrance of the park, decorated with a portal with Corinthian columns, statues of the goddesses Flora and Pomona and an obelisk with Egyptian hieroglyphs. On the west side, the alley ended at the New Palace, built by Frederick to mark the end of the seven-year war. The pompous building, more than 200 m long and decorated with pilasters, pylons and a huge number of statues, served for the official receptions and residence of Frederick the Great's guests. In addition to the guest apartments, the New Palace has several halls of celebration, and a theatre has been built in the south wing.
From the central alley branch paths to various corners of the park, forming its picturesque landscape. In the time of Frederick the Great, the Neptune Grotto, the Art Gallery, the New Chambers and the Chinese Tea House were built in San Susi Park.
After the death of Frederick II in 1786, new life was breathed into San Susi by Frederick William IV, King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861. During his reign, the park was enlarged and new palaces and other buildings were created.
Admission to San Susi Park is free. Tickets are required for palaces and exhibitions.
The San Susi Architectural and Park Ensemble is open every day except Monday.
After the vineyard was laid out and the palace completed, the surrounding land was added to it. They created a huge baroque garden. The straight arrow of the central alley, more than 2 kilometers long, began at the eastern entrance of the park, decorated with a portal with Corinthian columns, statues of the goddesses Flora and Pomona and an obelisk with Egyptian hieroglyphs. On the west side, the alley ended at the New Palace, built by Frederick to mark the end of the seven-year war. The pompous building, more than 200 m long and decorated with pilasters, pylons and a huge number of statues, served for the official receptions and residence of Frederick the Great's guests. In addition to the guest apartments, the New Palace has several halls of celebration, and a theatre has been built in the south wing.
From the central alley branch paths to various corners of the park, forming its picturesque landscape. In the time of Frederick the Great, the Neptune Grotto, the Art Gallery, the New Chambers and the Chinese Tea House were built in San Susi Park.
After the death of Frederick II in 1786, new life was breathed into San Susi by Frederick William IV, King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861. During his reign, the park was enlarged and new palaces and other buildings were created.
Admission to San Susi Park is free. Tickets are required for palaces and exhibitions.
The San Susi Architectural and Park Ensemble is open every day except Monday.
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Written 5 November 2024
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,614 contributions
Jul 2022
It is quite amazing how well it has been built. I just love the stairs leading to the palace with the little glass openings for the plants. They can be opened when the weather is warm and shut during cold months. It used to be a vineyard but now I am not sure what was growing there.
Written 5 August 2022
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Laura
Frankfurt, Germany88 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
That's what I call a castle park! Here you should be good on foot, because you can really scrub kilometers in the extensive terrain. We really ran everything down because it is really so beautiful and worth seeing - but you can almost plan half a day for it ...
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Written 10 October 2024
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claudio l
Melzo, Italy928 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
If you go to Berlin, you can not help but travel by train in zone C to visit Potsdam and in particular this immense park that surrounds the Sansouci Palace. You should wear comfortable shoes and prepare for a long walk inside, especially in favorable weather conditions. Plants, paths, paths, paths, meadows, forests, fountains, squirrels: a real treat that accompanies us for a walk for at least two hours..... before entering the visit of the palace
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Written 20 August 2024
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Mike1indy
Hoboken, NJ864 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Frederick the Great’s, King of Prussia’s , summer palace is well worth the visit. Located In Potsdam, a quick train ride from Berlin (less than 1 hour) , it’s nice to get out of Berlin and enjoy historical Potsdam as well. The German Versaille gardens and grounds were beautiful. Make sure to visit San Souci Palace as well. Reserve tickets for the Palace ahead of time because you need a ticket. A nice day full of history and beauty.
Written 19 September 2021
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Hola... visitar sólo el parque del palacio es gratuito? y de acceso libre? Se puede recorrer los lunes, aunque esté cerrado el Palacio? Gracias
Written 19 January 2024
The park is for free. About Mondays - yes - open all year round
Written 26 January 2024
When walking in the park is it possible to walk by schloss charlottenhoff, orangerieschloss, neues palais, chinesischs teehaus, schloss sanssouci, and Romische Bader. Mainly just want to see the outside architecture of the buildings.
Written 25 July 2019
Of course it's always possible to see these things. You might have to pay to see the inside but that's up to you. There are plenty of free navigation apps to help you plan your route.
Written 18 September 2024
Which part of the park might be suitable for private, yet romantic proposal? I was thinking the chinese tea house or the Weinbergterrassen. Any recommendations based on what you have seen?
Written 14 June 2019
A nice area was an open space with a statue of someone with a bow and arrow by a pond. There was was a beige color building at the top of that hill that is a large space and secluded that looks down on a manicured green space and the statue.
When it is not busy, it is quiet and romantic with a splendid view, beautiful architecture, greenery and water.
I do not remember the name of that exact spot.
Written 14 June 2019
Can someone please explain to me what is this exactly and would you recommend me to buy a ticket for it for tomorrow.
Schlössernacht am Freitag 17. August 2018 oder Samstag 18. August 2018:
Normalticket € 39,00 EUR
Ermäßigtes Ticket € 29,25 EUR
*Reduzierter Eintrittskartenpreis in Höhe von 29,25 EUR für Schüler ab 14 Jahre und Studenten bei Vorlage des Schüler- oder Studentenausweises (bitte auch zur Veranstaltung mitbringen und bei Einlass vorzeigen).
Kinder bis Vollendung des 13. Lebensjahres erhalten freien Eintritt – Nachweis ggf. durch (Kinder)-Ausweis.
Kinder und Jugendliche unter 16 Jahren erhalten nur in Begleitung eines erziehungsberechtigten Ticketinhabers Zutritt.
Begleiterpersonen von Menschen mit dem Vermerk B in Ihrem Schwerbeschädigten-Ausweis, erhalten kostenfreien Eintritt mit entsprechend kostenfrei erworbener Eintrittskarte.
Thanks
Written 17 August 2018
Just to ask how far is it to get from the train station to the park by bike?
Roughly how much is bike hire?
Hope to go on Sunday!
Many thanks
Written 31 May 2018
Jeg vil anbefale buss til parken, for så å gå rundt istedenfor å sykle.
Written 14 August 2018
Public parking available near Sanssouci?
Written 26 May 2018
I honestly can't remember but don't recall a car park. Potsdam is not very big and you should be able to park nearby on a street and walk.
Written 28 May 2018
Плата за фото только с фотоаппаратов или за смартфоны тоже надо платить?
Written 1 September 2017
За то, чтобы сфотографировать на телефон тоже надо платить. В любом зале обоих дворцов могут подойти и попросить предъявить наклейку об оплате, либо попросить удалить фотографию.
Written 4 September 2017
Yes, the park is open all year round from dawn to dusk.
Written 2 August 2017
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