Just a few steps away from the train station Babelsberg, you’ll find a park that shares the same name. Make no mistake, it has its own entity – and every aspect of your visit there promises fruitful discoveries. Take the windy path to Flatow Tower, which appears to be on your left at certain moments, and right at others. The experience doesn’t exactly plateau either. The 360 degree view including landmarks like Belverdere and the dome of the Marble Palace in the New Garden are major highlights. The indoor exhibition is equally wonderful. The former guesthouse of Friedrich Wilhelm I hosts curiosities from all over the world. I had loads of fun with the layout table on the top floor: the surrounding countryside is projected onto a table through a lens. Pen and paper are provided as portal for those feeling inspired and creative. While the audio-guide is interesting, leave room to chat with the museum guard, ready to share all kinds of gossip about the tower. (Text & Photo: Helen von der Höden)
Flatowturm, Park Babelsberg 12, 14482 Potsdam; map
May-Oct, Sat&Sun 10-18h
