Potsdam: The film city with UNESCO gardens and star-studded attractions!

Potsdam: The film city with UNESCO gardens and star-studded attractions!

When one thinks of cinematic masterpieces, the glamorous world of Hollywood often comes to mind. But just a stone's throw from Berlin is Potsdam, the first German UNESCO Creative City of Film. With 187,820 inhabitants, this charming city is not only known for its impressive garden dreams, but also for the oldest large-scale film studio in Europe. That's why it's not surprising that Potsdam is increasingly popular with Instagram fans and those interested in culture. Journee Mondiale reports that the combination of 300 years of garden art and over 110 years of film history makes the city a special destination.

The connection between film and garden art will be particularly visible in Potsdam when the UNESCO World Heritage Gardens of Sanssouci are transformed into a sea of ​​color in autumn 2025. At the same time, important events take place here, such as the Potsdam Palace Festival and a film festival with numerous premieres and star appearances. The S-Bahn takes explorers directly from Berlin to Potsdam Central Station, where they can easily explore the city on foot or by bike.

Potsdam – A place with history and innovation

The roots of film production in Potsdam go back to 1911, when the first film studio, founded by the Bioscop company, opened its doors. Since then, Studio Babelsberg has remained an important center for international film productions. Classics like “Metropolis” and “The Blue Angel” were filmed here. In addition, the Filmpark Babelsberg attracts several hundred thousand visitors every year who want to experience the exciting world of film up close, reports Potsdam tourism.

The studio is known not only for its history, but also for its state-of-the-art production capabilities. According to information from Potsdam.de, there are 130 film-related companies based there, offering services in areas such as VFX, scenography and costume design. The city has even established itself as a digital hub, with the Media Tech Hub, considered a center of excellence for media technology, and the first volumetric studio in mainland Europe, Volucap.

Sustainability in focus

In line with current trends, Potsdam has also placed a focus on sustainability. The “100% Climate Protection Master Plan” is not only a step towards reducing CO2 emissions, but also shows the will to make growth in film tourism sustainable. The planned new show depot for the Film Museum and the building for the Film Park's costume collection are just some of the projects that support this path.

Thanks to recent successes and its unique mix of culture, history and nature, Potsdam could become the perfect alternative for those looking to leave Berlin behind. You can see that there is a very special potential here that will delight both film fans and nature lovers! And let's be honest, who could resist the magic of Potsdam when the gardens of Sanssouci glow in the background and the red wine in the glasses combines with audio installations from the film park?