Eight Corners, Potsdam

Name: Eight Corners
Address: Potsdam, Germany

#84 among attractions in Potsdam

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Acht Ecken is the name of a former architectural ensemble in Potsdam, Germany. ()

Local name: Acht Ecken Coordinates: 52°23'46"N, 13°3'31"E

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Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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Eight Corners – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
20 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.
~610 ftSE
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
3 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...
~520 ftE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
3 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.
~830 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
5 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.
~1810 ftN
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.
~270 ftNW
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
2 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.
0.5 miNW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
13 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.
~450 ftW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
3 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~1350 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
7 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
~320 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
2 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.
0.5 miN
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 Eight Corners?

Nearby attractions include Alter Markt, Potsdam (2 min walk), Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam (2 min walk), Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam (3 min walk), St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Eight Corners by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eight Corners:

Tram

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

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (3 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 603, 604, 605, 610, 614, 631, 638, 650, 692, 695, N14, N15, N17, X5 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (8 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (17 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (25 min walk)