Potsdam Considers Entrance Fees for Park Sanssouci Starting in 2026

A proposed three-year pilot project to introduce fees awaits approval from local authorities and aims to address funding gaps after subsidies end.

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.