Alter Markt, Potsdam

Name: Alter Markt
Address: Potsdam, Germany

#34 among attractions in Potsdam

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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. The square has been the site of much architectural reconstruction work in recent years which has restored much historic building fabric that was lost in World War Two. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°23'47"N, 13°3'27"E

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Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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Alter Markt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.3 kmNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
21 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.
~260 mSE
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
5 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...
~230 mE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
4 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.
~340 mE
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.
~540 mN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
9 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.
~690 mNW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
11 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.
~760 mN
Baroque architecture
Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
13 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.
~80 mSW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
2 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~470 mE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
~130 mS
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
3 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.
~710 mN
52°24'10"N • 13°3'33"E
Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam
12 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alter Markt?

Nearby attractions include Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam (2 min walk), Eight Corners, Potsdam (2 min walk), Centre for Contemporary History, Potsdam (2 min walk), Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Alter Markt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alter Markt:

Tram

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (3 min walk)
Alter Markt/Landtag • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99 (4 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (4 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 603, 604, 605, 610, 614, 631, 638, 650, 692, 695, N14, N15, N17, X5 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (9 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (16 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (24 min walk)