About Potsdam-Sanssouci.com
Potsdam is more than just a travel destination to me. I was born and raised here and have known the city, its palaces, parks and historic districts since childhood. Potsdam-Sanssouci.com grew out of this personal connection and my interest in history and architecture.
My name is Robert Werner. Through this website, I aim to provide well-researched and accessible information about Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace and Park, and the many other sights and attractions the city has to offer.
What interests me about a palace, building or garden is far more than its appearance. I want to understand why it was created, who used it and how it changed over time.
Potsdam offers an exceptional range of subjects to explore: the palaces and gardens of the Prussian kings, the historic cityscape, the Dutch Quarter, the villa districts, traces of Germany’s division and many lesser-known places where different periods of the city’s history can still be seen.
This interest also shapes my work on Potsdam-Sanssouci.com. Rather than simply listing attractions, I aim to place them in their historical and architectural context while also providing practical information for planning a visit.
Potsdam Through the Lens
Photography has been one of my hobbies for many years. I am particularly interested in architecture, historical details and the different perspectives from which familiar places can be seen in a new way.
Many of my photographs are taken while exploring Potsdam and its parks. For me, photography complements my interest in history and architecture: taking a closer look at a building often reveals details in façades, sculptures, gateways or interiors that are easily missed when simply passing by.
Where appropriate, I incorporate my own photographs and observations from visits on site into the editorial work on this website.
What Potsdam-Sanssouci.com Is About
Potsdam-Sanssouci.com is intended both for visitors planning a trip and for anyone who would like to learn more about individual places and their history.
The main focus is on Sanssouci Palace and Park, as well as Potsdam’s other palaces and gardens. I also cover attractions in the city centre, museums, historic districts, events, excursion destinations, guided tours, sightseeing tours and boat trips.
Alongside historical and architectural background, you will find practical information for planning your visit. This includes details on opening hours, admission options, tickets, how to get there and how different attractions can be combined efficiently during a stay.
Research and Sources
For both historical and current information, I place particular importance on using sources that can be checked and traced. My editorial work is based primarily on publications from the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg, the City of Potsdam and other relevant institutions, UNESCO documentation, historical and specialist literature, as well as information provided by the respective operators and event organisers.
Current information such as opening hours, admission prices, dates and visitor conditions can change at short notice. I therefore review and update relevant content regularly. For binding and up-to-date information, the information provided by the responsible institution or service provider should always be regarded as authoritative.
I welcome information about errors or content that is no longer up to date.
An Independent Information Website
Potsdam-Sanssouci.com is an independent commercial information website. It is neither an official website of the City of Potsdam nor the official website of Sanssouci Palace or the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg.
My editorial content is produced independently.
On some pages, I link to relevant tickets, guided tours, excursions or other services offered by third-party providers. Where appropriately identified affiliate links are used, I may receive a commission if a booking is made through one of these links. This does not result in any additional cost to you. The revenue helps support the operation, technical development and ongoing updating of the website.
A Website from Potsdam About Potsdam
Potsdam-Sanssouci.com combines my personal knowledge of the city with my interest in its history, architecture and cultural landscape.
My aim is to provide information as accurately as possible, explain historical and practical connections, and offer genuinely useful guidance when planning a visit to Potsdam – whether it is your first visit to Sanssouci or you are exploring one of the city’s lesser-known places.
