The UNESCO World Heritage City of Potsdam is a wonderful place to experience the magical atmosphere of the Potsdam Christmas Markets. Enjoy steaming mulled wine as you admire the historic beauty of the market's Old Town setting. The Festival of Blue Lights, located in the historical city centre, is a popular visitor attraction with a local procession weaving through the city streets playing traditional music and showing off their colourful costumes.
From the shining blue lights of the Potsdam Christmas Market in the Old Town, take a stroll through Sanssouci Park to reach the Romantic Market at the Crown Estate. Other charming Christmas markets in Potsdam include the three internation Euroean markets, which have become an established part of Potsdam's history and culture. The Polish market -Sternenmarkt- celebrates Polish traditions and is located in the historical Kutschstallhof. Polish artists and craftsmen offer a range of traditional works from woodcarvings, amber jewellery and ceramics, to leather goods and salt art. here you will also find a wealth of Polish food to sample, such as krowki, barszcz and bigos.
Journey to the Friedrich Church where you will find the traditional Bohemian Christmas market. Vendors here are decked in medieval clothes and offer a range of handcrafted goods such as shoes, clothing, and food. There are also magical events for children such as live fairy tale performances and baking lessons.
Located in the historic Dutch Quarter is the Dutch Christmas market. Here stalls sell traditional Dutch specialties and musicians play Dutch Christmas music as you wander through the market. Don't miss the arrival of Dutch Santa Claus - Sinterklass - as he enters Potsdam and rides through the city on horseback.
A trip to the Potsdam markets is popular with visitors who are on Berlin city breaks, as Berlin provides a wide choice of accommodation at affordable prices from where visitors are able to easily visit this traditional market."
- Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
- Berlin Schönefeld Airport: 36km from the city centre; transfer time about 51min
- Nearest railway station: Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Currency: Euro
If you are travelling to Berlin and hope to visit Potsdam during your stay, a Berlin Welcome Card is a great choice. It offers discounts of up to 50% off many Berlin and Potsdam attractions (including the palaces) and gives you free transport around and between the two locations.
A Sanssouci+ ticket costs just €19 per person and will give you access to the following places: Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof Palace, New Palace, Orangery Palace, Marble Palace, Charlottenhof Palace, Picture Gallery, Chinese House in Sanssouci Park, Roman Baths in Sanssouci Park, Historic Windmill, New Chambers, Sanssouci Palace Kitchen and Flatow Tower in Babelsberg Park.
