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Description
The New Garden (in German: Neuer Garten) is one of the old parks in Potsdam in the style of an English landscape garden. Built in the 18th century, 'new' refers to newer than Sanssouci Park. The park is known for being the centre of the Potsdam Conference in 1945.
It still has many scattered old oak trees and lush undergrowth making it an ideal place to see Mellomspett (five territories), Sørnattergal (up to 20 territories) and Gulsanger (around seven territories).
In autumn you can spot migrant warblers in the bushes and trees, especially in the northern parts. Rødtoppfuglekonge is seen regularly in spring, summer and rarely even in winter. In late winter it is one of the best places for Sidensvans (annually). Scan the trees that have mistletoes! Many thrushes also feed on the mistletoes as well as on yew berries in early spring.
The adjacent lake Heiliger See is mainly interesting in winter when thousands of diving ducks rest on the lake. The majority are Toppand and Taffeland, and also hybrids between the two are common. Mandarinand hide under trees that hang low over the water surface. Rarer ducks are Bergand and dabbling ducks. Rarities have been Sjøorre, Hvitøyeand and Havelle. The best vantage point for waterfowl is the terrace of Marmor Palace (see map). A scope can be useful sometimes.
The park can be quite crowded, especially in summer and on weekends. It is less crowded in cold and harsh weather and in the very early hours of the day.
Details
Access
It is best to get there via public transport. There are several bus routes and tramways operating with stops nearby. Most include a short walk to one of the entrances of the park.
There is a small car park near Cecilienhof (fee required).
Within the park it is best to walk. Cycling is not encouraged. Entrances are on every side of the park's boundaries.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Additionally you can visit the high towers of the Belvedere on the Pfingstberg, which give an incredible view over Potsdam and the surrounding river Havel and its lakes (entrance fee required). It is just 800 m to the west of the New Garden.