Overview

• The proposed entrance fee for Park Sanssouci includes single tickets for 3 euros and annual passes for 20 euros.
• The plan is part of a three-year pilot project set to begin in 2026, pending approval from the Potsdam City Council and the foundation's board.
• The entrance fees aim to replace the annual maintenance subsidy of 800,000 euros, which will end in January 2026.
• A 2023 survey found that 57% of Potsdam residents opposed the introduction of entrance fees for the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Permanent implementation of the fees would require changes to the foundation's statutes, which are not currently planned.