Cecilienhof
Cecilienhof is a palace and museum located in the New Garden in Potsdam, Germany. Commissioned by Wilhelm II and designed by architect Paul Schultze-Naumburg, the building features Tudor architecture and was built in 1914. It served as the residence for the German Crown Prince Wilhelm and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The site is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Brandenburg.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit Potsdam is during the warmer months from May through September, when daily highs range between 18 °C and 23 °C and rainfall is moderate. The winter months, particularly January and December, are colder, with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. The site is accessible to wheelchair users.
Cecilienhof is located 24 km from Berlin and 30 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. You can combine a trip here with visits to other nearby landmarks such as the Glienicke Bridge, located 1.5 km away, or the Sanssouci palace, which is 2.8 km away. The New Palace in Potsdam is 4.2 km from the site, while the Olympiastadion and Schloss Charlottenburg are located 15.6 km and 19.0 km away, respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 38 | 45 | 32 | 55 | 61 | 58 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 45 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
