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Dutch Quarter, Potsdam (Holländisches Viertel)

6 Benkertstraße, Potsdam, Brandenburg

Description

The Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) is a neighbourhood in Potsdam. It consists of 134 red two-storey brick houses built for Dutch immigrants (skilled craftsmen were in demand then) by architect Jan Bouman in the 1730's. They are arranged around four squares and 3 major festivals are held there every year: the tulip festival in April, the potters’ market in September and the Dutch Christmas market in the advent period.

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is on the northern side of the old city center, next to Nauener Tor and the namesake Tram (92, 96) and Bus stop (604, 609, 638) From Berlin, the city is a 40' car or train ride (S7 and regional trains)

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend combining this activity with a visit of the Barberini Museum and/or Sanssouci Park, both a 10' walk away

Meta review

The Dutch Quarter is regularly featured in travel blogs and considered a bit of a hipster area getting very positive reviews for its photogenic houses and large number of shops and restaurants.

Environmental & Social

Urban setting with little green spaces. Marginally positive from a social perspective as it helps preserve this city's original architectural heritage

Conclusion

Potsdam Dutch neighbourhood is certainly a must see for any traveller visiting the town's main attractions, but it feels a little out of place (obviously) and because of its small footprint, it doesn't deserve more than a short hour of your time (excluding coffee break / lunch).

Key positive

Extremely well renovated houses

Enjoyable cafes and restaurants on a sunny day

Key negative

Quite a small area

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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