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Sanssouci Palace
Frederick the Great's Rococo summer palace in Potsdam, set amid terraced vineyards and expansive royal gardens.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Werder
Brandenburg, Germany · Europe
About Werder
Werder is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Potsdam, 8km from Sanssouci Palace.
Werder is in Brandenburg, Germany, with about 22,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Potsdam, about 9 km away.
Werder (Havel) (German pronunciation: [ˈvɛʁdɐ] ; official name derived from Werder an der Havel ("Werder upon Havel"), colloquially just Werder) is a town in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, located on the Havel river in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district, west of the state's capital Potsdam.
Werder is a nationallyRead more
recognized Erholungsort – a government designation given to regions of Germany that have been recognized and must be continuously re-certified as having air and climate qualities which provide a healthful environment to visitors. Werder is also famous for hosting a Cherry Blossom Festival, the Baumblütenfest, every May.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Werder?
Within an hour or so of Werder: Sanssouci Palace (8 km), AVUS (27 km), Classic Remise Berlin (31 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Werder?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Werder?
Werder is in Brandenburg, Germany, about 9 km from Potsdam.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,384
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Brandenburg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.3787, 12.9340
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Werder
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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AVUS
The world's first limited-access motor road (1921), a Berlin autobahn stretch that doubled as a terrifyingly fast race circuit with a 43-degree brick banking until 1998.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Classic Remise Berlin
A stunning classic car centre in a former tram depot housing specialist dealers, workshops, and a permanent exhibition of automotive art.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Berlin Zoological Garden
Germany's oldest zoo and one of the most species-rich in the world, located in the heart of Berlin.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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German Spy Museum Berlin
An interactive museum exploring the world of espionage from ancient times through the Cold War to modern cyber surveillance.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Reichstag Building
Historic seat of the German parliament topped with Norman Foster's striking modern glass dome offering panoramic city views.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Werder
- 27 kmAVUSThe world's first limited-access motor road (1921), a Berlin autobahn stretch that doubled as a terrifyingly fast race circuit with a 43-degree brick banking until 1998.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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