Lustgarten, Potsdam

Name: Lustgarten
Address: Am Lustgarten wall, Potsdam, Germany

#74 among attractions in Potsdam

Relax in park, Park

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The Lustgarten is the oldest garden complex in Potsdam. It is bordered by Breite Straße with the Marstall to the north, the Havel River to the east, the railroad embankment to the south and the Ministry of the Interior to the west. Created as a baroque garden under the Great Elector Frederick William for the city palace and half transformed into a flat parade ground under King Frederick William I, the rest was embellished by Frederick II and redesigned by Peter Joseph Lenné in 1829. After World War II, the removal of the city palace began with the construction of the Ernst Thälmann Stadium in the Lustgarten. During the construction of the Interhotel Potsdam in 1969, the Lustgarten disappeared beyond recognition. On the occasion of the Federal Garden Show in 2001, a new pleasure garden was created after the demolition of the Thälmann Stadium.

Demolition of the Mercure Hotel has remained a redevelopment goal for the Lustgarten since a 2016 resolution.

Alternative names: Elevation: 98 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°23'35"N, 13°3'31"E

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Am Lustgarten wallInnenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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Day trips

Lustgarten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, St. Nicholas Church, Museum Barberini.

0.9 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
24 min walk • Waschhaus Potsdam is a vibrant cultural center located in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Originally a laundry facility for the Prussian army, the building has been transformed into a hub for the arts and community events.
~820 ftNE
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
4 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...
~1320 ftNE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
7 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.
~1160 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
6 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.
0.6 miN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
15 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.
~1260 ftN
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
7 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.
0.6 miNW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
16 min walk • The Brandenburg Gate on the Luisenplatz in Potsdam, not to be confused with the gate of the same name on Berlin's Pariser Platz, was built in 1770–71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger by order of Frederick II of Prussia.
~1170 ftN
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
6 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
11 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
~850 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
5 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.
1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theaterschiff Potsdam, Potsdam
26 min walk • The Theaterschiff Potsdam is a former barge in Potsdam that has been converted into a theater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lustgarten?

Nearby attractions include Anlegestelle Weisse Flotte Potsdam, Potsdam (3 min walk), Bittschriftenlinde, Potsdam (4 min walk), Casino Potsdam, Potsdam (4 min walk), City Palace, Potsdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Lustgarten by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lustgarten:

Tram

Alter Markt/Landtag • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99 (4 min walk)
Lange Brücke • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (5 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (17 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (9 min walk)
S Hauptbahnhof/Nord ILB • Lines: 694, N14 (9 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (10 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (24 min walk)