Life in Potsdam

Potsdam offers quality of life: Potsdam, which is surrounded by a generous waterscape and parkland, offers wonderful amenities. Potsdam is an island among a chain of lakes of the Havel and a beautifully shaped cultural landscape surrounded by numerous woods. Idyllic lakes and riverways as well as the palaces and gardens make Potsdam and its surroundings a special experience. The federal capital Berlin is located next to the former residence capital of the Prussian Crown. Over the course of three centuries notable architects, landscape artists, sculptors, painters, craftspeople and the royal...» more

Living | Overview

In addition to the large historic parks you can find many green oases including the Freundschaftsinsel, Neuer Lustgarten or Volkspark in Bornstedter Feld. Many streets and paths are tree-lined. Linden trees, chestnut trees, pink hawthorn trees and oaks – give streets their own special character. Widespread forested areas are located on the north, east, west and south sides of town. In contrast there’s the federal capital Berlin with its multifaceted urban character. There is a shortage of housing in the popular state capital. But policy makers and the administration are working hard to...» more