About Potsdam
Potsdam is in the Brandenburg region. While the stretch of waterway on which the base is located is licence free (you can enjoy a short break as far as Werder) to travel any further you will need a licence. The bright lights and cosmopolitan vibe of central Berlin is just 5hrs from Potsdam, with the pretty nature reserve of Spreewald beyond. Potsdam itself is the capital of this region and worth exploring, especially to see the Rococo splendour of Sanssouci Palace.
From Potsdam it is:
- 36hrs (21 locks) to our base in Jabel
- 25hrs (17 locks) to our base in Marina Wolfsbruch
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
- Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning Parking (see 'Travel info' tab)
- Eco cleaning pack
- L.E.D. lantern
- Top-deck cushions
- Grocery packs
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Special occasion gift baskets
- Gas barbecues
- Angling dinghy and outboard
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Mercure Airport Hotel Berlin Tegel - +49 (0) 30 410 60
Holiday Inn Berlin-Tegel - +49 (0) 304 600 30
Mercure - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331/2722
Avendi am Griebnitzsee - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 709 10
Ascot-Bristol - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 6691 0
Best Western Parkhotel - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 981 210
Bayrisches Haus - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 550 50
Froschkasten - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 291 315
Pension Zeitlos - Potsdam - +49 (0) 331 704 82 00
Restaurants
Kartoffel - +49 (0) 331 710 159
Zum Starstecher - +49 (0) 647 44 818
Taj Mahal - +49 (0) 3329 69 21 56
Am Stadttor - +49 (0) 331 29 17 29
Shops
At Potsdam you will find all the main facilities. The main supermarket is situated in the city centre, which is a 5 minute walk away from the base.
Shops are generally open from 09:00 - 18:00 on Mondays to Fridays and from 09:00 - 14:00 on Saturdays.
Please note that most shops and restaurants do not accept payments with credit cards
Local market
Monday to Saturday
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Potsdam
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Potsdam‘ (00 49 3 31 29 29 29)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) 58€
- Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) 73€
- Potsdam Charlottenhof Train Station 10€
- Potsdam Hauptbahnhof Train Station 15€
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit
www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Parking
Secure parking (pre-bookable extra – fee applies)
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Potsdam Charlottenhof: 1 km
- Potsdam Hauptbahnhof: 3 km
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Berlin Tegel: 35 km (A115)
- Berlin Schönefeld: 41 km (L40)
Arrival at Potsdam
When to arrive
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11:00 and 12:00 or from 14:00.
If you don't have an international or German certificate (for operations of pleasure crafts on inland waterways) you will have to arrive at the base by 2pm for a 2 hour training course. Even after this tuition you will still not be allowed to cruise in licensed areas. If you already have a licence this additional tuition is not required, your pre-departure briefing will take the usual 1hr and you may arrive any time between 14:00 and 17:00 (unless you have booked early check-in).
Late arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or our UK/IRE sales team. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Upon arrival
Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive our base staff will:
- Take a deposit to cover the fuel and gas you use during your holiday as well as engine wear and tear. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used.
- Take a refundable collision damage deposit. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the end of your holiday. The amount collected (and thus your liability) can be reduced by purchasing a Collision Damage Waiver in advance. Please contact our sales team for details.
- Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you’d like to stop.
- Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit, etc.).
- Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians.
Your return
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 09:00 on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).