Overview
The state capital of Potsdam provides children and young people with a well-developed network of schools. Every child is well catered for: First-year students can choose from 23 primary schools, two secondary schools with primary levels, and one school center. Additionally, ten primary schools and the Waldorf School Potsdam offer school places under independent sponsorship.Source: www.potsdam.de
Participation Process for the Realignment of the Cultural Policy Strategy of the State Capital Potsdam
The state capital Potsdam, in cooperation with the Cultural Work program at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, is organizing an extensive participation process aimed at developing a new cultural policy strategy for the period from 2025 to 2030.Source: www.potsdam.de
Pfingstberg Hill Belvedere
Frederick William IV had the castle ‘Belvedere’ built on Pfingstberg Hill in accordance with his own designs because of the beautiful view.Source: www.potsdam.de
Politics and Administration
The City Council is the highest decision-making and legislative body, representing the citizens. Among other things, it makes decisions on development plans, regulations, and municipal fees.
The staff in the administration of the City of Potsdam see themselves as service providers for the population, businesses, and visitors of Potsdam.
Source: www.potsdam.de
Potsdam – the first UNESCO Creative City of Film in Germany
On 30 October 2019, Potsdam was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Film and has since been a member city in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This network includes cities in more than one hundred countries, including a total of 26 film cities. Potsdam is the first UNESCO Creative City of Film in Germany.Source: www.potsdam.de
Potsdam Mobility Agency ("mobiagentur") in the main train station
Information on public local and long-distance transport options, as well as tourist offers in Potsdam and the surrounding area, is available at the Potsdam Mobility Agency ("mobiagentur") located in the main train station.Source: www.potsdam.de
Potsdam Museum
The Potsdam Museum's permanent exhibition, "Potsdam. A City Makes History," invites visitors to take a journey through more than 1.000 years of Potsdam's history.
Potsdam Museum at the Old Market
Source: www.potsdam.de
Real-time traffic information
The website "Mobil in Potsdam" provides information about current and planned construction sites on the road network, the current traffic situation and congestion, parking spaces for cars and tour buses, including prices and payment options, as well as Park & Ride offers.Source: www.potsdam.de
Russian Colony Alexandrovka
The Russian colony was laid out in 1826 – 1827 at Frederick William II’s request in commemoration of his deceased friend Czar Alexander I.Source: www.potsdam.de
