Castle · Potsdam · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Schloss Charlottenhof in Potsdam

Schloss Charlottenhof is a castle in Potsdam, Brandenburg. This place has a story in the app. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 920 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet, a bike pump and a water point.

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Story · Schloss Charlottenhof

You're standing at Charlottenhof Palace, in the southern part of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam. Don't expect a huge palace. This is a small, bright summer house that looks like a Roman villa. Notice the clean, classical lines. That's the work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Prussia's great architect. Look at the shutters too. They're blue and white, most likely a nod to Crown Princess Elisabeth's Bavarian roots.

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Schloss Charlottenhof in Potsdam: a small summer palace

Schloss Charlottenhof in Potsdam is a small palace in the state of Brandenburg. It was a summer house for the crown prince Frederik Willem and his wife Elisabeth. The architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, one of the well-known master builders of Pruisen, designed it. The explorer Alexander von Humboldt stayed here in the summer. Since 1990, the palace has been part of the Unesco-werelderfgoed van Potsdam en Berlijn. You will find it in the south of Park Sanssouci. The Schloss Charlottenhof tram stop is nearby.

Toilet, drinking water and benches nearby

A public toilet is 204 metres from Schloss Charlottenhof in Potsdam, and it is free to use. It is wheelchair accessible, and there are 2 public toilets within 500 metres. Drinking water is not available right at the site, and there is no water tap within 500 metres. The nearest tap is 923 metres away, at the Botanischer Garten der Universität Potsdam, so you will need to bring your own water. Benches are plentiful. The nearest bench is 12 metres away, in Park Sanssouci, and there are 54 benches within 500 metres. If you need a bicycle pump, you will have to walk a little further. The nearest one is 522 metres away, on Kantstraße, and there are none within 500 metres.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 3 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Sanssouci Palace · 1.3 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Glienicker Brücke · 4.8 km

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Einstein Tower · 3.2 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Schloss Cecilienhof · 4.1 km

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CastleAudio story · 2 min

Jagdschloss Glienicke · 5.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Who built Schloss Charlottenhof?

Schloss Charlottenhof was built by architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel between 1826 and 1829. His pupil Ludwig Persius helped, and the heir to the throne also drew designs himself.

Where is Schloss Charlottenhof in Potsdam?

Schloss Charlottenhof is in the south of Park Sanssouci in Potsdam, Brandenburg. The Schloss Charlottenhof tram stop is nearby, as are the Park Sanssouci and Charlottenhof stations.

Is there a toilet at Schloss Charlottenhof?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 204 metres from Schloss Charlottenhof. It is free and wheelchair accessible. There are 2 public toilets within 500 metres.

Where can I find drinking water at Schloss Charlottenhof?

The nearest water point is 923 metres from Schloss Charlottenhof, at the Botanischer Garten der Universität Potsdam. There is no water point within 500 metres, so bring your own water.

What is the tent room at Schloss Charlottenhof?

The tent room is the showpiece of Schloss Charlottenhof, made to look like a general's tent. The walls, ceiling, curtains and bed are blue and white striped. Alexander von Humboldt stayed here in the summers between 1835 and 1840.

How many rooms does Schloss Charlottenhof have?

Schloss Charlottenhof has 10 rooms, which are still largely as they were. Schinkel designed most of the furniture himself.