Old Town Hall, Potsdam

Name: Old Town Hall
Address: Am Alten Markt 9, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 163 4980266

#76 among attractions in Potsdam

City hall, Architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Old Town Hall is located at Potsdam's Alter Markt 9 in the immediate vicinity of the Church of St. Nicholas, the Barberini Museum and the Potsdam City Palace. It was built between 1753 and 1755 based on ideas and commissioned by Frederick the Great according to plans by master builders Johann Boumann and Christian Ludwig Hildebrandt. As with other buildings in Potsdam, Italian Baroque architecture provided the model.

Until 1945, the Old Town Hall was used for the city administration and city treasury, after the severe damage in World War II, it was rebuilt as a cultural center. Since 2012, it has been home to the Potsdam Museum.

Local name: Altes Rathaus Coordinates: 52°23'46"N, 13°3'43"E

Address

Am Alten Markt 9Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

Contact

+49 163 4980266

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Old Town Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, Nauener Tor, St. Nicholas Church.

0.7 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
17 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.
~520 ftSW
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...
0.5 miN
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
14 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...
~270 ftNW
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
2 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.
~260 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
2 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.
~1890 ftN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
10 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.
~1010 ftW
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
5 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 miN
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.
~1200 ftW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
6 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~790 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
4 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
~930 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Town Hall?

Nearby attractions include Atlas, Potsdam (1 min walk), Museum Barberini, Potsdam (2 min walk), St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam (2 min walk), City Palace, Potsdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Town Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Town Hall:

Tram

Alter Markt/Landtag • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 96, 98, 99 (4 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (5 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 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (7 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (21 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (10 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (28 min walk)