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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.