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
- 21hrs (13 locks) to our base in Fürstenberg
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Wifi
Please note: We’re conscious local Covid guidelines often change so, to be cautious, our base toilets and showers will be closed throughout the 2021 season. Customers can use their onboard facilities once check in processes are completed and their boat is ready for boarding.
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
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Gas barbecues
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Potsdam
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Potsdam Charlottenhof: 1 km
- Potsdam Hauptbahnhof: 3 km
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 Air
Closest airport(s):
- Berlin Brandenburg: 200 km
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€
Arrival at Potsdam
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
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