Dutch Quarter, Potsdam

Name: Dutch Quarter
Address: Potsdam, Germany

#39 among attractions in Potsdam

Baroque architecture

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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. ()

Local name: Holländisches Viertel Coordinates: 52°24'11"N, 13°3'38"E

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Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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Day trips

Dutch Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
14 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.
0.6 miS
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
15 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...
~730 ftW
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
4 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...
0.5 miS
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
12 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
14 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.
~750 ftS
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
4 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.
0.5 miS
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
13 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.
0.6 miSW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
15 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.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum
Museum FLUXUS+, Potsdam
14 min walk • The museum FLUXUS+ is located in Potsdam, Germany and opened in the city's new cultural centre Schiffbauergasse in April 2008. It is Potsdam's first museum of modern art. The 1000 sqm exhibition space of the two-storey building comprehends artworks from private collections.
0.5 miS
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
14 min walk • Museum, Historical place
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
10 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dutch Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam (2 min walk), Urania Planetarium, Potsdam (2 min walk), Nauener Tor, Potsdam (4 min walk), St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Dutch Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dutch Quarter:

Bus

Hebbelstraße • Lines: 603, 697 (3 min walk)
Nauener Tor • Lines: 604, 609, 638, N15, N17 (3 min walk)

Tram

Nauener Tor • Lines: 92, 96 (3 min walk)
Rathaus • Lines: 92, 96 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Schiffbauergasse - Hans Otto Theater • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (17 min walk)
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (19 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (22 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (32 min walk)