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New Chambers: A Royal Guest Palace
Explore the opulent New Chambers in Potsdam's Sanssouci Park, a stunning example of Frederician Rococo architecture and royal hospitality.
The New Chambers, located in Potsdam's Sanssouci Park, were built by King Frederick the Great as a guest palace. Originally an orangery, it was transformed to accommodate royal guests and showcase late Frederician Rococo architecture. The interior boasts lavishly decorated banquet halls and guest apartments, making it a must-see within the park.
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Public Transport
From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), take bus line 695 or X15 to the 'Schloss Sanssouci' stop. Buses depart approximately every 20 minutes. Alternatively, take tram line 91 or 94 to 'Luisenplatz' or 'Schloss Charlottenhof,' each about 100 meters from the park entrance. A single bus or tram fare is approximately €1.70-€3.
Walking
From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, it's approximately a 30-minute walk to Sanssouci Park. Follow the signs towards the city center (Zentrum) and then towards Schloss Sanssouci. Enter the park and follow the signs to the New Chambers. There is no cost for walking.
Taxi
A taxi or ride-share from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to the New Chambers takes about 10 minutes, costing approximately €11-€14. Confirm the fare before starting your journey. Note that traffic can affect the travel time and cost.
Local tips
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Purchase the Sanssouci+ ticket for access to multiple palaces in Potsdam, including the New Chambers.
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Visit during the summer months (April to October) for the most extended opening hours.
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Take advantage of the Park Sanssouci app for a digital guide in both German and English.
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Note that the last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
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The New Chambers, or Neue Kammern, are situated in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, serving as a counterpart to the Picture Gallery and complementing Sanssouci Palace. Initially constructed as an orangery in 1747 by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, it housed potted plants from the palace terraces during winter.
In 1768, Frederick the Great decided to convert the orangery into a guest palace. Architect Georg Christian Unger oversaw the transformation from 1771 to 1775, retaining much of the original structure while adding a dome to achieve symmetry with the Picture Gallery. The interior was redesigned with banquet halls and guest rooms in the late Frederician Rococo style.
The New Chambers feature opulent interiors, including the Jasper Hall with walls lined with jasper and adorned with ancient busts, and the Ovid Gallery with gilded wall reliefs. Guest apartments showcase lacquered, painted, and inlaid cabinets with views of Potsdam. These rooms represent a high point of Frederician Rococo, with detailed ornamental and gold embellishments.
Since 1990, the palace and gardens of Sanssouci, including the New Chambers, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, visitors can explore the meticulously restored rooms and experience the ambiance of a royal guest palace.
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