Podcast Tour Potsdam The Secrets of the Cold War

Potsdam, Germany
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Duration2h 2m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Leave the idyllic Prussian castles behind and discover the invisible war that split a city and the world. On this journey, you follow the fault lines of the Cold War – from the exchange of agents at the Glienicke Bridge to the cordoned-off streets of the Soviet 'Forbidden City'. Find out how villas became centers of espionage, why a castle on a hill succumbed to decay due to border paranoia, and how world political decisions penetrated even the dark concrete cells of the KGB. This is a story about paranoia, destroyed lives, and the heavy shadows of history.

- 4.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 122 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The iconic Agent Bridge, where the physical division of East and West provided the stage for legendary intelligence exchanges.
  2. 10m
    A historic villa caught on the border, showing how the Cold War destroyed the local infrastructure and the lives of the civilian population.
  3. Schloss Cecilienhof
    10m
    The location of the Potsdam Conference of 1945, where the leaders of the Allies made decisions that divided Germany and laid the foundation for the Cold War.
  4. Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg
    10m
    A magnificent castle that was closed to the public during the Cold War because it offered a view over the Berlin Wall, and consequently deteriorated severely.
  5. 10m
    A confiscated villa marking the entrance to the Forbidden City (Military Town No. 7), a cordoned-off Soviet microcity.
  6. 10m
    A huge former hospital that was used by the Soviet military counterintelligence as the administrative heart of the secret police operations.
  7. 10m
    The former KGB interrogation prison, a harrowing memorial that offers an intimate look at the human cost of the Cold War.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Potsdam main station, travel towards Glienicker Bridge with local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Glienicker Bridge, Potsdam, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the Leistikowstraße memorial site to the next stop and take public transport back to Potsdam main station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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