Sanssouci Palace
Open today 10:00–16:30Erwachsene 20 Euro EUR 20 · Kinder 6–14 Jahre 10 Euro EUR 10
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Why go
- Largely preserved 18th-century interiors from Frederick the Great’s summer retreat
- Vineyard terraces with 168 glazed niches where figs grew among trellised vines
- The Marble Hall beneath the central dome, with Carrara marble columns and a radiating Italian marble floor
- The 1746 Gottfried Silbermann fortepiano, once owned by Frederick the Great
Plan your visit
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From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026
Don't miss
- Frederick the Great’s graveHis grave is on the vineyard’s highest terrace, where he wished to be buried.Vineyard’s highest terrace
- Great FountainTwelve marble statues around the basin represent eight gods and the four elements.Centre of the garden
- Picture GalleryBuilt from 1755 to 1764, it is Germany’s oldest surviving museum built for a ruler.East of Sanssouci Palace
Know before you go
- Open Tuesday–Sunday; closes at 17:30 from 1 April to 31 October and at 16:30 from 1 November to 31 March.
- Buy tickets online through the palace’s own site.
- Strollers cannot enter the exhibition rooms for conservation reasons.
What's inside
- Entrance Hall: ten pairs of Corinthian columns in white stucco marble, with gilded capitals.
- Circular library: cedarwood walls and bookcases; it held about 2,100 classical works and French books.
- Voltaire Room: used by the philosopher during his Potsdam stays from 1750 to 1753.
- Five guest rooms stood west of the Marble Hall; the King’s apartments lay to the east.
- Connecting doors let visitors see the palace’s full indoor length.
Tips for your visit
- Find the palace at Maulbeerallee 1, 14469 Potsdam.
- For public transport, use the “Potsdam, Schloss Sanssouci” stop.
- Paid car and bus parking is available at P1 by the Historic Windmill.
Best time to visit
- Late April to early October matches the summer season when Frederick reserved Sanssouci for himself and his private guests.
With kids
- The free SANSSOUCI app includes content for children.
- Look for the cherub groups on the dome.
Interesting facts3
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Sanssouci means “without worries” or “carefree,” expressing Frederick’s wish for a place to relax rather than govern.
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88 Corinthian
The north entrance courtyard is framed by 88 Corinthian columns.
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Frederick hosted Voltaire here, and guests conversed only in French.
Palais de Sanssouci - Wikipedia
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History
After Frederick’s death, Sanssouci stood mostly empty and neglected until the mid-19th century. It became a tourist attraction in East Germany after the war. Frederick’s library returned in 1992, followed by thirty-six oil paintings between 1993 and 1995.
- 10 August 1744Frederick ordered the south-facing slope to be made into vineyard terraces.
- 1745–1747Frederick supplied sketches, and Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff carried out the design. Jan Bouman completed the project after von Knobelsdorff’s dismissal in 1746.
- 1747The palace was inaugurated on 1 May, although some rooms were still unfinished.
- 1786Frederick died after using the palace each summer. That year, Frederick William von Erdmannsdorff remodelled the King’s study and bedroom.
- 1840–1842Frederick William IV and his wife moved into the guest rooms. He enlarged the service wings.
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- 1945The palace survived nearby fighting unscathed, but the park’s ancient windmill was destroyed.
- 1990The palace and gardens joined the UNESCO World Heritage site covering the palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin.
- 1991Frederick’s remains were buried in the vineyard terrace crypt, as he had wished.
Tours and audio guides
- SANSSOUCI digital guide
- Several languages, including English · free
Sources: Sanssouci - Wikipedia · Sanssouci - Wikipedia (part 2) · Sanssouci - Wikipedia (part 3) · Potsdam - Wikivoyage (see) · Sanssouci Palace - Retreat on the Vineyard | SP… · Schloss Sanssouci - Refugium auf dem Weinberg |… · Palais de Sanssouci - Wikipedia · Schloss Sanssouci - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Phone
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Questions and answers
How much are tickets to Sanssouci Palace?
Adult tickets cost €20; tickets for children aged 6–14 cost €10.
Is there a park shuttle at Sanssouci Palace?
A free shuttle runs from April to October between Grünes Gitter and the New Palace along Ökonomieweg. It may be unavailable without volunteer drivers or in heavy rain.
What were the service wings at Sanssouci Palace used for?
The east wing housed secretaries, gardeners and servants. The west wing contained kitchens, stables and a coach house.
What are the New Chambers near Sanssouci Palace?
The New Chambers are west of the palace. They were built from 1771 to 1775 to house and entertain guests.
How far does the park’s main avenue run from Sanssouci Palace?
It runs 2.5 km west from the 1748 obelisk to the New Palace.
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