Posttor Sanssouci, Potsdam

Posttor Sanssouci is a wrought-iron gate in Potsdam decorated with ornamental vines and floral patterns across its entire surface. The structure frames an open view toward the park and its surroundings.

The gate was built in 1893 by the Armbrüster brothers from Frankfurt am Main for the German pavilion at the Chicago World's Fair. Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased it in 1896 and had it transported to Potsdam.

The gate takes its name from the postal station that once operated in this area. Visitors can see how the entrance marks a transition in style between the practical street outside and the refined space of the park beyond.

The gate stands directly across from Sanssouci train station on Geschwister-Scholl-Straße and is easy to reach by public transport. Access to the park flows directly through the gate, making it a natural entry point for most visitors.

After a Soviet tank shell struck the gate in 1945, it was later restored in 2009 using original metalworking techniques at the Schirrhof workshop. The repair demonstrates the careful craftsmanship required to recreate the fine details.

Location: Potsdam

GPS coordinates: 52.39431,13.01722

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01