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Russians in Potsdam – from Alexander I to the present day

Thematic sightseeing  bike tour.

Duration: 3 hours

You will be amazed to know how much connects Potsdam with Russia!  Learn about the friendship between the Russian tsar Alexander I and Prussian King Frederik William, look at the Russian village Alexandrovka and Alexander Nevsky Chapel,  drop in the New Garden to look at the  flowerbed in the shape of a five-pointed star in front of Cecilienhof Palace where the conference was held in 1945. Strolling through the peaceful streets of the former Soviet “town number 7” find a  former Soviet  jail acting until 1991 and finish at the memorial cemetery of soviet soldiers in the very middle of the city.

Additional options:

We can assist you to rent the bikes at the main railway station, please let us now you need our help. The rental сost is 12 € for the day (not included).  You may also rent a  bicycle helmet. After the tour you will have the opportunity to visit other parks or places of interest, or  just have a ride along the banks of the river Havel and the lakes and relax.

Start:

Main Railway Station building,  near “Information” stand or at your hotel in Potsdam.

You can easily get here from Berlin  using S Bahn (S7, End Station) or “Regio” trains.