The Gothic Library was constructed specifically to store the private book collection of King Frederick William II.
The park contains an artificial pyramid, which originally served as a cooling cellar for the Marble Palace's kitchen.
Cecilienhof was the last palace built by the Hohenzollern dynasty in 1917.
The Orangerie building features a Dutch-influenced exterior but was built using local materials.
The park's design was influenced by the 'English landscape' trend favored by the Enlightenment-era elite.
A historic dairy facility in the park, the 'Meierei', remains a standing testament to the royal estate's self-sufficiency efforts.
The New Garden (Neuer Garten) is an expansive 102.5-hectare landscape park in Potsdam established in 1787 by King Frederick William II. The grounds feature a unique collection of early Prussian neoclassical and red-brick Gothic Revival architecture set against the shores of Heiliger See and Jungfernsee. Key structures include the Marble Palace, the first Prussian building designed in the neoclassical style, and the Cecilienhof Palace, famous for hosting the 1945 Potsdam Conference. The park integrates varied topographical features, including expansive meadows, dense woodlands, and long-range vistas across the surrounding lakes. Unlike the nearby Sanssouci Park, the New Garden reflects an English-style landscape design influenced by late 18th-century garden theory. Several historic outbuildings, such as the Gothic Library and the Pyramid, dot the park landscape. The site is managed by the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg.
The shoreline of Heiliger See looking back toward the Marble Palace during the late afternoon.
Walk the entire perimeter loop to see the transition between the lakefront vistas and the secluded woodland paths.
Bring a picnic, as the park features large, open meadow areas specifically designated for public relaxation.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park paths are composed primarily of gravel and compacted dirt.
Do not attempt to explore the interiors of all historic outbuildings in one visit, as access varies significantly by building.
Interior tours of specific palaces like Cecilienhof are closed on Mondays; the park grounds themselves are open year-round.
No cycling on unpaved paths; dogs must be kept on a leash; swimming in the lakes is restricted to designated areas.
