Chinese House, Potsdam

Name: Chinese House
Address: Am Grunen Gitter, Potsdam, 14469, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 9694225

#45 among attractions in Potsdam

Baroque architecture, Historical place

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The Chinese House is a garden pavilion in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. Frederick the Great had it built, about seven hundred metres southwest of the Sanssouci Summer Palace, to adorn his flower and vegetable garden. The garden architect was Johann Gottfried Büring, who between 1755 and 1764 designed the pavilion in the then-popular style of Chinoiserie, a mixture of ornamental rococo elements and parts of Chinese architecture. ()

Local name: Chinesisches Haus Architectural style: ChinoiserieCoordinates: 52°24'1"N, 13°1'56"E

Address

Am Grunen GitterWestliche Vorstadt (Brandenburger Vorstadt)Potsdam 14469 Germany

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+49 331 9694225

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Chinese House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sanssouci, New Palace, Sanssouci Park, Orangerieschloss.

0.4 miNE
Iconic palace of Frederick the Great
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Rococo interiors in 18th-century palace
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~1340 ftNW
Landscaped gardens around summer palace
Sanssouci Park, Potsdam
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~1900 ftN
19th-century palace with plant rooms
Orangerieschloss, Potsdam
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~1510 ftNE
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Neue Kammern, Potsdam
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0.5 miNE
18th-century gallery with European art
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12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the Bildergalerie, or Picture Gallery, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, which is part of the Sanssouci Park ensemble, presents a distinguished collection of 17th and 18th-century...
~1630 ftNE
Museum, Historical place
Historische Mühle, Potsdam
8 min walk • Nestled within the lush green expanse of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany, the Historische Mühle (Historic Mill) stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This museum is a faithful reconstruction of the 18th-century windmill that once operated on...
0.4 miSW
Neo-classical style residence and parkland
Schloss Charlottenhof, Potsdam
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~1200 ftSW
Romantic, Italian-style 19th-c. villa
Römische Bäder, Potsdam
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0.5 miE
Peaceful waterside Protestand church
Friedenskirche, Potsdam
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0.6 miW
Temple
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinese House?

Nearby attractions include Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin, Potsdam (2 min walk), Römische Bäder, Potsdam (6 min walk), Sanssouci Park, Potsdam (7 min walk), Neue Kammern, Potsdam (8 min walk).

How to get to Chinese House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinese House:

Bus

Schloss Sanssouci • Lines: 695, X15 (10 min walk)
Schloss Charlottenhof • Lines: 605, 606, 610, X5 (13 min walk)

Tram

Bahnhof Charlottenhof/Geschwister-Scholl-Straße • Lines: 91, 94, 98 (12 min walk)
Auf dem Kiewitt • Lines: 91, 94, 98 (13 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Charlottenhof (14 min walk)
Potsdam Park Sanssouci (23 min walk)

Ferry

Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (16 min walk)
Potsdam West - Arcona Hotel • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (20 min walk)