Sanssouci Sanssouci
Sanssouci is a palace in Potsdam, Germany, which is part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin. Commissioned by Frederick II of Prussia and designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff in the Frederician Rococo style, the palace opened in 1747. It is the 19th most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C. April is the driest month, with 32 mm of rain. The palace is located 27 km from Berlin and 32 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Other nearby sites include the New Palace, 1.5 km away, Cecilienhof, 2.8 km away, the Glienicke Bridge, 3.7 km away, and Olympiastadion, 18.4 km away.
Admission costs €14 for adults and €10 for concessions, and the site has limited wheelchair access. From April to October, the palace is open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 17:30. From November to May, it is open Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 16:30, with the exception of January 1, when it is open from 11:00 to 16:30. On December 26, the palace is open from 10:00 to 16:30, and on December 31, it is open from 10:00 to 14:00. It is closed on December 24 and 25.
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 | 18 | 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 | 60 | 58 | 61 | 47 | 40 | 45 | 52 |
| 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.
