Potsdam Charlottenhof railway station

Charlottenhof station is a railway station in Potsdam built with classical and functional design elements that continue to serve as a transport hub today. The building features styled facades and organized passenger areas typical of its period station design.

Ernst Schwartz designed the station, which opened on October 1, 1887, representing progress in regional transport during Germany's industrial expansion. It emerged during a time when railway connections were transforming the infrastructure and economy of the Brandenburg region.

The station displays design features typical of late 19th-century railway building that remain visible in its structure today. It shapes how travelers experience the area as a transport hub near Charlottenhof Palace.

Visitors can use connections from here to reach central Berlin and other parts of Potsdam, as the station operates actively within the region's transport network. A walk to the nearby park grounds works well for exploring the area fully.

The station was part of deliberate planning to connect the palace grounds with Berlin's rail network during Potsdam's development as a royal residence. This strategic role explains why the location remains so important today for visitors to Charlottenhof.

Location: Potsdam

Architects: Ernst Schwartz

Official opening: October 1, 1887

Part of: Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Potsdam_Charlottenhof-1037216

GPS coordinates: 52.39280,13.03670

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22