Potsdam Süd Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Potsdam Süd
Popular places to visit
Einstein Tower
You can browse the exhibits at Einstein Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Potsdam. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Alexanderplatz
There are many debates about where the real centre of Berlin is, but Alexanderplatz, with its teetering tower and retail therapy, is certainly a contender.
Potsdamer Platz
This public square once lay divided between East and West Germany, now it brings people together in a celebration of their city.
Zoo Berlin
Visit some of the world’s most exotic animals without leaving the city. Berlin houses one of the biggest and most elegant zoos in Europe.
Brandenburg Gate
One of Europe’s most powerful landmarks, this German symbol dates back to 1791 and has played a huge role in the country’s political culture ever since.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Activities
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
From Berlin: Potsdam Highlights & Sanssouci half day Walking Tour
Potsdam: Jägervorstadt Outdoor Crime Mystery Tour
Our pick of the best Potsdam Süd Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Perfect room size, good location, easy and straightforward check in/ check out ! Very good parking lot, I would definitely stay there again. No doubt
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
We had 21 people that KLM/AirFrance stranded in Germany for 7 days with 6 different canceled flights. The hotel staff here took care of us and we're so extremely friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond and even though we did not know until the morning of each day if we were staying ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Great location, friendly staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Great staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt
Nice room, very quiet. Hotel is very conveniently located next to the train station
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Potsdam Süd
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Botanical Garden and Griebnitzsee are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Savignyplatz.
