Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam

Name: Brandenburg Gate
Address: Brandenburger Str. 1, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 87700000

#35 among attractions in Potsdam

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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. It stands at the western end of Brandenburger Straße, which runs in a straight line up to the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. ()

Local name: Brandenburger Tor Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 52°23'58"N, 13°2'55"E

Address

Brandenburger Str. 1Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

Contact

+49 331 87700000

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Brandenburg Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bildergalerie, Nauener Tor, Friedenskirche, St. Peter und Paul.

0.4 miNW
18th-century gallery with European art
Bildergalerie, Potsdam
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...
0.5 miNE
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
12 min walk • Nauener Tor is an iconic city gate that stands proudly in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany. This exquisite example of architectural beauty marks the entrance to the old town and is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, the others being the Brandenburger Tor...
~1290 ftNW
Peaceful waterside Protestand church
Friedenskirche, Potsdam
7 min walk • The Friedenskirche, or Church of Peace, is a remarkable piece of architecture nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This historic church, which is a testament to 19th-century ecclesiastical design, was consecrated in 1848 and stands within the tranquil Marly...
0.5 miE
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
11 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.
~1570 ftNW
Obelisk
Obelisk, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Obelisk entrance constitutes the eastern limit of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. Following plans by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, Frederick the Great ordered in 1747 that this exit from the park be built.
0.4 miSE
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
11 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
13 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.
~900 ftNE
Museum
Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße, Potsdam
5 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...
~1360 ftS
52°23'45"N • 13°3'3"E
Museum of Natural History, Potsdam
7 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
~1980 ftNW
Baroque architecture
Neptune Grotto, Potsdam
10 min walk • The Neptune Grotto close to the Obelisk entrance in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, was created by Frederick the Great between 1751 and 1757 to beautify the park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Brandenburg Gate open?

Brandenburg Gate is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Brandenburg Gate?

Nearby attractions include Galerie Ruhnke, Potsdam (2 min walk), Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße, Potsdam (5 min walk), Friedenskirche, Potsdam (7 min walk), Museum of Natural History, Potsdam (7 min walk).

How to get to Brandenburg Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brandenburg Gate:

Tram

Luisenplatz-Süd/Park Sanssouci • Lines: 91, 94, 98 (3 min walk)
Dortustraße • Lines: 91, 94, 98 (6 min walk)

Bus

Luisenplatz-Nord/Park Sanssouci • Lines: 692, 695, 697, X15 (3 min walk)
Friedenskirche • Lines: 614, 650, 697, X15 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (11 min walk)
Auf dem Kiewitt/Fähre • Lines: F1 (21 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Charlottenhof (18 min walk)
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (25 min walk)