Private Tour: Discover the Amazing History of Babelsberg Park
Overview
Join a 1.5h walking tour with a licenzed, local guide through the stunning Babelsberg Park in Potsdam. The park is not only embedded in a breathtaking cultural landscape at the Havel river, but above all in a historically spectacular environment. World history was written here, hence this tour has a special focus on the history of the 20th century including Berlin Wall, escape attempts and Bridge of Spies.
Inclusions
- Private tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Park Babelsberg 10, 14482 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The meeting point is at the foot of the Babelsberg mountain, on whose slopes the magnicifent Park is located.
In the next 1.5h you will learn about the dramatic time the Park Babelsberg was created in and which role the Park played in 1945 at the end of World War II. During the Potsdam Conference in summer 1945 the delegations were accomodated next to the Park. The unique park landscape was then shaped by the Berlin Wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Babelsberg Castle, Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The unique park landscape was then shaped by the Berlin Wall. From the Babelsberg Palace you have a stunning view on the world-famous Bridge of Spies - a symbol of the Cold War.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Glienicke Bridge, Konigstrasse, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The bridge is today connecting Potsdam, the former East with the former West Berlin. Due to the West in the vicinity, the history of the park is also linked to successful and failed escape attempts across the Iron Curtain.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Park Babelsberg 10, 14482 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The meeting point is at the foot of the Babelsberg mountain, on whose slopes the magnicifent Park is located.
In the next 1.5h you will learn about the dramatic time the Park Babelsberg was created in and which role the Park played in 1945 at the end of World War II. During the Potsdam Conference in summer 1945 the delegations were accomodated next to the Park. The unique park landscape was then shaped by the Berlin Wall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Babelsberg Castle, Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The unique park landscape was then shaped by the Berlin Wall. From the Babelsberg Palace you have a stunning view on the world-famous Bridge of Spies - a symbol of the Cold War.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Glienicke Bridge, Konigstrasse, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany
The bridge is today connecting Potsdam, the former East with the former West Berlin. Due to the West in the vicinity, the history of the park is also linked to successful and failed escape attempts across the Iron Curtain.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Inge H
May 2019
Die Geschichte des Parks nach dem 2. Weltkrieg war sehr interessant und wurde von Herrn Raschke sehr gut rübergebracht, insbesondere kleine Punkte, die man sonst nicht sieht (z. B. in Baumrinde geritzte und verwachsene Infos). Wir können nur empfehlen, an soch einer Info-Tour teilzunehmen.
Die Geschichte des Parks nach dem 2. Weltkrieg war sehr interessant und wurde von Herrn Raschke sehr gut rübergebracht, insbesondere kleine Punkte, die man sonst nicht sieht (z. B. in Baumrinde geritzte und verwachsene Infos). Wir können nur empfehlen, an soch einer Info-Tour teilzunehmen.