Platz der Einheit, Potsdam

Name: Platz der Einheit
Address: Platz der Einheit, Potsdam, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 66140

#79 among attractions in Potsdam

Relax in park, Park, Tram, Bus stop

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Facts and practical information

Platz der Einheit is one of the oldest squares in Potsdam, along with Bassinplatz and Plantage. Created under the soldier king Friedrich Wilhelm I, the square is bordered by the Wilhelmgalerie to the north, residential buildings to the east, the street Am Kanal to the south and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße to the west. It is an important public transportation hub.

On the square there was a statue of Frederick William III until 1950. To the northeast is Bassinplatz with the Peter and Paul Church and the French Church, and to the southeast is the Old Market with the Nikolai Church and the City Palace. Its current name refers to the forced unification of the SPD and KPD to form the SED, which is why there is always discussion about renaming it.

Elevation: 121 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°23'54"N, 13°3'32"E

Address

Platz der EinheitInnenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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+49 331 66140

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Day trips

Platz der Einheit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Palace, St. Nicholas Church, Museum Barberini, St. Peter und Paul.

~1320 ftS
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
~870 ftSE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
5 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
~1320 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
7 min walk • The Museum Barberini is an art museum in Potsdam opened in 2017. Its exhibitions range from the so-called Old Masters to contemporary art, with an emphasis on impressionist painting.
~960 ftN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
5 min walk • The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate.
~800 ftSW
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
4 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
~1720 ftN
Baroque architecture
Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
9 min walk • The Dutch Quarter is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 134 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman following the order of Frederick William I of Prussia.
~1020 ftSW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
5 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~1130 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
6 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
~1150 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
6 min walk • The Filmmuseum Potsdam was founded in 1981 as the "Film Museum of the GDR" and is thus considered the oldest film museum with its own collection and exhibitions in Germany, receiving its current name in 1990.
~1700 ftNW
Museum
Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße, Potsdam
9 min walk • The Lindenstraße 54/55 Memorial in Potsdam commemorates political persecution under both German dictatorships. The house, popularly known as the "Lindenhotel," served as a remand prison for political prisoners during the Nazi era and was taken over...
~1570 ftN
52°24'10"N • 13°3'33"E
Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Platz der Einheit?

Nearby attractions include Deserteurdenkmal, Potsdam (2 min walk), Carl Christian Horvath Gedenktafel, Potsdam (2 min walk), Hauptpostamt, Potsdam (3 min walk), Künstleratelier Sans Titre, Potsdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Platz der Einheit by public transport?

The nearest stations to Platz der Einheit:

Bus

Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 603, 604, 605, 610, 614, 631, 638, 650, 692, 695, N14, N15, N17, X5 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (2 min walk)

Tram

Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Nord • Lines: 93, 96, 98, 99 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (12 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (19 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (26 min walk)