Landhaus Rubinski

Landhaus Rubinski is a residential villa on the shore of Heiliger See in Potsdam with a clear division between a courtyard near the street and an elevated garden area. Hedges and a pergola separate these two zones while framing views toward the water.

The villa was built in 1912 for Julius Rubinski, a wealthy department store owner, and later became state property during the German Democratic Republic period. The property reflects a family's rise in Potsdam's society before the Nazi era brought dramatic changes.

The villa reflects how affluent families in early 20th century Potsdam valued waterfront living and the integration of private gardens with natural views. The location on the lake's edge was a symbol of success within the city's elite circles.

The villa sits directly on the lake shore and is visible from the water; visitors arriving on foot should know the surroundings are quiet and largely private. The location is best enjoyed during warmer months when the gardens and water views are most appealing.

Since 2022, memorial stones mark the site in remembrance of Paula and Alfred Rothschild, who lived here and were persecuted during World War II. These stones tell the personal stories connected to this house and that dark period.

Location: Potsdam

Inception: 1912

Address: Seestraße 45

GPS coordinates: 52.40943,13.07222

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55