Potsdam
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Sanssouci, the Dutch Quarter and the Old Market: Prussia’s royal residence town.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover Sanssouci Palace and its historic mill, the Church of Peace, Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate, the Dutch Quarter, the Old Market with St Nicholas’ Church, the Museum Barberini and, to finish, the Garrison Church.
A self-guided audio walk through Potsdam: 15 stops in order plus 25 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 25
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- approx. 2.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Schloss Sanssouci, Mühle und Neue Kammern. 5.0 km, approx. 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Sanssouci Palace & Mill
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. Picture Gallery & Grotto
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. Friedenskirche & Marly
📷 Olaf Oehlsen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Brandenburger Tor
📷 Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Brandenburger Straße
📷 Granada, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Nauener Tor
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
7. Holländisches Viertel
📷 Angel Miklashevsky, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. St. Peter und Paul
📷 W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Französische Kirche
📷 Avda, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Alter Markt & Nikolai
📷 Konstantindegeer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Altes Rathaus & Museum
📷 Oursana, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Museum Barberini
📷 Mehman Ibragimov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. Stadtschloss & Fortuna
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
14. Neuer Markt, Kutschstall
📷 Marek Mróz, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Garnisonkirche
📷 Königlich Preussische Messbild-Anstalt, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
25 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Neues Palais
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
Chinesisches Haus
📷 Kurt Kaiser, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
Orangerieschloss
📷 Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Römische Bäder
📷 de:Benutzer:Arved, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schloss Charlottenhof
📷 Rictor Norton, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Ruinenberg
📷 DerFotogfraf, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Belvedere Klausberg
Drachenhaus
📷 Rigorius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kolonie Alexandrowka
📷 OTFW, Berlin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alexander-Newsky-Kapelle
📷 A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Belvedere Pfingstberg
📷 Kemmi.1, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schloss Cecilienhof
📷 ernstol, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Marmorpalais
📷 Kaeffchen heinz, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Glienicker Brücke
📷 Torsten Henning, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Dampfmaschinenhaus
📷 Rigorius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Einsteinturm
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
Filmmuseum Potsdam
📷 Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lindenstraße Memorial
📷 GodeNehler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Großes Militärwaisenhaus
📷 Michiel1972, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jägertor
📷 A.Savin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
Freundschaftsinsel
📷 Botaurus stellaris, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Schloss Babelsberg
📷 PodracerHH, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Flatowturm
📷 Raimond Spekking & Superbass, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Heilandskirche Sacrow
📷 A.Savin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Hans Otto Theater
📷 Suse, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Schloss Sanssouci, Mühle und Neue Kammern. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Potsdam is available in German, English.
Ready for Potsdam?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →