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Schloessernacht at Sansoucci in Potsdam

Posted by wdillsmith on 07/10/25 12:56 AM

We're going to be in Berlin in August, and I just found out there's a big party in Potsdam over the weekend. It's called Schloessernacht at Sansoucci (see https://www.potsdamer-schloessernacht.de/en/). Here's my question. How crazy is the traffic and parking, etc. on Saturday night, typically? In other words, is it practical to drive from Berlin, park nearby, and go to the evening events? Or will I be stuck in traffic for hours with no place to park? Will the trains and buses also be jam packed? It looks like a big party but I have no idea of the scale relative to the local infrastructure and what to expect. Hotels in Potsdam have doubled their prices for the night so I'd rather avoid having to stay overnight there.

Thanks,
Bill

Posted by Philip

London, England

07/10/25 10:39 AM

287 posts

Don't bother driving a car, there is plenty of public transport between Berlin and Potsdam. Trains between central Berlin and Potsdam are very frequent, they might be more crowded than usual but I don't think this event will overstretch them.

Posted by Another Steve

NW England

07/10/25 05:26 PM

852 posts

from the link in the OP (but they forgot to link the pages .......). Hopefully this will make more sense for you
https://www.potsdamer-schloessernacht.de/en/information-around-the-palace-night/

"Where can I park?

We recommend that all visitors travel by public transport. There are not enough parking spaces available around Park Sanssouci. "

Then click the previous question in the list to see the public transport instructions.

Posted by heather

Chicago

07/10/25 07:14 PM

2156 posts

Potsdam is so easy to get to from Berlin on the S-Bahn and Rutherford are buses to take you around. You don’t need a car.

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