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Tower hopping: world heritage from above
Special opening of the Norman Tower, the Belvedere on the Klausberg and the Orangery Palace Tower on UNESCO World Heritage Day
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The diversity of Potsdam and its unique cultural landscape can be discovered and experienced from above on a "tower hop" between three towers in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With a combined ticket, you can visit the Norman Tower on the Ruinenberg, the Belvedere on the Klausberg and the Orangery Palace Tower.
Belvedere Klausberg: As part of a beautification plan for the area surrounding the New Palace, Frederick the Great had the Belvedere built on the Klausberg from 1770-1772. It established the tradition of architecturally designed vantage points in Potsdam. In the last days of the war, the Belvedere was destroyed in 1945 and completely burnt out. Thanks to the Messerschmidt Foundation, the ruins of the Belvedere were restored after reunification. Today, the upper hall shines again in its former glory. "Belvedere" means "beautiful view" in translation. From the Klausberg, you can enjoy charming views across the UNESCO World Heritage Site Park Sanssouci to the hilly, lake-filled landscape and the city of Potsdam.
OrangeryPalace Tower: The Orangery Palace of Sanssouci with its two towers is the last and largest palace building erected in Sanssouci Park and an impressive example of the buildings of Frederick William IV, the "Romantic on the throne". The ensemble was built between 1851 and 1864 and is over 300 meters long. In addition to the side plant halls, which are still used today to overwinter the cold-sensitive potted plants, the building also includes the former apartments of the rulers and servants. From the tower of the palace, you have a magnificent and far-reaching view over the UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Park and other parts of Potsdam.
Norman Tower: The Norman Tower on the Ruinenberg is one of the historic viewpoints in Potsdam. The panoramic view extends from the small palace on Peacock Island across Sanssouci Park to Wilhelmshöhe near Werder. The almost 23-metre-high Norman Tower, which is based on a medieval watchtower, was built under King Frederick William IV in 1846. At the same time, Peter Joseph Lenné was able to extend Sanssouci Park to include the Ruinenberg and the fields of the Bornstedt estate.Translated with DeepL
With a combined ticket, you can visit the Norman Tower on the Ruinenberg, the Belvedere on the Klausberg and the Orangery Palace Tower.
Belvedere Klausberg: As part of a beautification plan for the area surrounding the New Palace, Frederick the Great had the Belvedere built on the Klausberg from 1770-1772. It established the tradition of architecturally designed vantage points in Potsdam. In the last days of the war, the Belvedere was destroyed in 1945 and completely burnt out. Thanks to the Messerschmidt Foundation, the ruins of the Belvedere were restored after reunification. Today, the upper hall shines again in its former glory. "Belvedere" means "beautiful view" in translation. From the Klausberg, you can enjoy charming views across the UNESCO World Heritage Site Park Sanssouci to the hilly, lake-filled landscape and the city of Potsdam.
OrangeryPalace Tower: The Orangery Palace of Sanssouci with its two towers is the last and largest palace building erected in Sanssouci Park and an impressive example of the buildings of Frederick William IV, the "Romantic on the throne". The ensemble was built between 1851 and 1864 and is over 300 meters long. In addition to the side plant halls, which are still used today to overwinter the cold-sensitive potted plants, the building also includes the former apartments of the rulers and servants. From the tower of the palace, you have a magnificent and far-reaching view over the UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Park and other parts of Potsdam.
Norman Tower: The Norman Tower on the Ruinenberg is one of the historic viewpoints in Potsdam. The panoramic view extends from the small palace on Peacock Island across Sanssouci Park to Wilhelmshöhe near Werder. The almost 23-metre-high Norman Tower, which is based on a medieval watchtower, was built under King Frederick William IV in 1846. At the same time, Peter Joseph Lenné was able to extend Sanssouci Park to include the Ruinenberg and the fields of the Bornstedt estate.Translated with DeepL
Price info: Combined ticket for all three locations, individual tickets are not available
Price: €9.00
Reduced price: €6.00
Price: €9.00
Reduced price: €6.00
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