Außenansicht des Marmorpalais im Neuen Garten Potsdam

Marble HouseEarly Classicism in Prussia

Current restrictions in the parks

Sacrow Park will remain closed until further notice due to traffic safety works.

There is currently an increased risk of branches breaking off in all open parks. This is due to damage caused by last week's storms, as well as so-called 'summer breakages'. In very hot weather, trees can no longer fully supply their crowns with water, meaning even perfectly healthy-looking branches can break off without warning.

For safety reasons, walking is only permitted on the paths; sunbathing on the lawns is prohibited, as is access to cordoned-off areas.

We thank you for your understanding regarding any further restrictions that may arise from ongoing clearance work.

The Marble House is romantically situated on a terraced site directly on the lakeshore in the New Garden. King Frederick William II had the structure with its exterior accents of Silesian marble erected from 1787–93 as a summer residence. His architect Carl von Gontard thus created the first and only Prussian royal palace in the early Neoclassical style. The palace and garden served as a secluded retreat for the artistically inclined king, who had an enthusiasm for Rosicrucian ideas.

The New Garden’s distinctive atmosphere continues to enchant today’s visitors. The spacious grounds inspired by English gardens offer expansive views of the Havel landscape extending to Peacock Island and its palace. The garden’s many small, mystical architectural features, such as the pyramids, recall the former resident’s interests.

The Marble House’s interior decoration, designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, among others, draws on design traditions founded in classical antiquity. Numerous marble fireplaces and ancient sculptures were acquired in Italy expressly for this palace. The interiors were also conceived to closely echo the pastoral setting, with, for example, the use of native woods to create exquisite intarsia and high-quality wooden floors. The choice décor was further enhanced with fine silk wall coverings and two grandfather clocks from the estate of Madame Pompadour, as well as an extensive collection of outstanding ceramic vases from the English Wedgwood manufactory.

The vestibule done entirely in polychrome marble, the grotto-style hall at the water’s edge, and the impressive concert hall represent the highlights of the palace’s Neoclassical rooms that are still largely preserved in the original.

Marmorpalais
Im Neuen Garten 10
14469 Potsdam

April
Monday – Friday:
closed
Saturday / Sunday:
10.00 AM – 05.30 PM
May to October
Monday
closed
Tuesday – Sunday:
10.00 AM – 05.30 PM
Works meeting (15.10.2025)
closed
November to March
Monday – Friday:
closed
Saturday / Sunday:
10.00 AM – 04.00 PM
Christmas Eve (24.12.2025)
closed
Christmas Day (25.12.2025)
closed
Christmas Holiday (26.12.2025)
10.00 AM – 04.00 PM
New Year's Eve (31.12.2025)
closed
New Year's Day (01.01.2026)
11.00 AM – 04.00 PM

Guided tours in German only. For organisational reasons, there may be waiting times. We ask for your understanding. For guests without German language skills, a tour in several languages is available in the free ‘SANSSOUCI’ app.

On public holidays, weekend opening hours apply unless otherwise stated.

Overview of opening hours and holidays

Single Ticket
8 €, reduced 6 €
sanssouci+ Ticket

Valid for a single visit to all the SPSG palaces in Potsdam open to the public on one day (not valid for Sacrow House and Stern Hunting Lodge; not valid for special exhibitions; in the Belvedere Pfingstberg, ticket owners are granted the reduced rate).

Sold at all palace registers, in the visitor centres and online. A fixed admission time to Sanssouci Palace and optionally also to the New Palace is booked with the purchase.

Further information

book your ticket
22 €, reduced 17 €
sanssouci+ Family Ticket

Valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Valid for a single visit to all the SPSG palaces in Potsdam open to the public on one day (not valid for Sacrow House and Stern Hunting Lodge, not valid for special exhibitions), in the Belvedere Pfingstberg ticket owners are granted the reduced rate.

Sold at all palace registers, in the visitor centres and online. A fixed admission time to Sanssouci Palace and optionally also to the New Palace is booked with the purchase.

Further information

book your ticket
49 €
Potsdam Family Tickets

Valid for a single visit to all the SPSG palaces in Potsdam open to the public on one day, except Sanssouci Palace (not valid for the Belvedere on Potsdam’s Pfingstberg, Sacrow House and Stern Hunting Lodge).
Valid for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children (aged 18 or younger). On sale at all palace registers and at the visitor centers.

30 €
Free admission
for annual ticket holders

Information on free admission and concessions

SPSG | Besuchsinformation
Visitor Centre Historic Windmill in Sanssouci Park
An der Orangerie 1
14469 Potsdam
Closed Mondays

Visitor Centre New Palace in Sanssouci Park
Am Neuen Palais 3
14469 Potsdam
Closed Tuedays
info@spsg.de
Phone: +49 (0) 331.96 94-200

  • conditionally barrier-free

The ground floor can be visited with a wheelchair; a lifting platform provides access to the entrance to the palace.
A wheelchair is available in the palace.

For conservation reasons, it is unfortunately not possible to use prams / baby strollers in the exhibition rooms.

The tour of the Marble House is guided in German. For guests without German language skills, a tour in several foreign languages is available in the ‘SANSSOUCI’ app (free to download from the App Store and Google Play:

  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Polski
  • Русский

We recommend downloading the app from home before your visit.

In the surroundings you will find the following dining options

Meierei im Neuen Garten
Brewery & Inn directly on the shores of Jungfernsee

Café Midi
in the ‘Treffpunkt Freizeit’

Please note: No luggage or baggage may be left in the entrance area of the palace for security and safety reasons.

A limited number of lockers are available for pieces of baggage (up to 30 x 45 x 90 cm).

Impressions

360 degree panorama

Video