The workshop will be framed by a social program to discover the host city of Potsdam and its rich historical background as well as providing a relaxing setting for talks and exchange.
Cultural Tour
When
Sunday, 22 May 2022, afternoon
Where
Pick-up and Drop-off at NH Hotel
(Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 88, 14467 Potsdam)
How
Guided bus tour with intermediate guided mini tours on foot
Info
Barrier-free, except for walk through Belvedere Pfingstberg
The cultural tour will take place on Sunday afternoon, 22 May 2022, starting in the early afternoon and will last for approximately 4hrs.
The guided tour by bus will be in English language. It will start and end at the conference venue (NH Potsdam) and will take you through the city of Potsdam to the Glienicke Bridge, famous for its spy trading during the Cold War, with stops at historic locations along the way:
New Garden and Cecilienhof Country House
Cecilienhof Country House (cocoparisienne from Pixabay)
Orangery in the New Garden (Kerstin Riemer from Pixabay)
Built as the home of William and Cecilie of Prussia in 1913 – 1917 it was the last palace erected by the Hohenzollern dynasty. Designed in the style of a country manor it came to fame when the Potsdam Conference took place there in 1945.
Belvedere Pfingstberg
From the Belvedere you can enjoy the most beautiful view across the “pearls” of the Potsdam and Berlin garden landscape. Italian airiness was the inspiration for Friedrich Wilhelm IV in the realisation of the palace building from 1847 until 1863.
Welcome Reception
When
Monday, 23 May 2022, evening
Where
Mövenpick Restaurant “Zur Historischen Mühle”
(Zur Historischen Mühle 2, 14469 Potsdam)
How
Reception with an optional walk to Sanssouci
Info
Barrier-free
Bus transfer from and to NH Hotel will be organised.
Following the first day of the workshop a welcome reception will take place at the Mövenpick restaurant ‘Zur Historischen Mühle’, located in close vicinity (approx. 10min walk) of the world famous Sanssouci Palace and Vineyard.
Restaurant 'Zur Historischen Mühle' (© Marché Mövenpick)
Sanssouci Palaca and Vineyard (nick photoarchive from Pixabay)
Translating into “Without Concerns”, the palace was built by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in 1745 – 1747, as his summer residence to fulfil his need to relax away from the daily hustle at the Berlin court.
The location of the palace beside its well-known vineyard terraces and the originally preserved 18th century interior decoration allow visitors to delve into the world of the “philosopher of Sanssouci.”
Gala Dinner
When
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, evening
Where
Weisse Flotte Pier
(Lange Brücke 6, 14467 Potsdam)
How
Boat tour
Info
Barrier-free
As a highlight of the social program, the Gala Dinner will be served on board the ship MS Belvedere, operated by the Weisse Flotte Potsdam, cruising along the river Havel and enjoying the beautiful views of Potsdam and its surroundings.
Babelsberg Park (Christoph Winkler from Pixabay)
MS Belvedere (Biberbaer from Wikimedia Commons)
Glienicke Bridge (Marci Marc from Pixabay)
The ship measures almost 41 m in length and 6.5 m in width and provides indoor seating for up to 150 people. Although the ship offers a sun deck to enjoy the ride open air, the dinner will be served in the indoor area below deck.
Please note that due to the size of the ship, the Gala Dinner is limited to 150 participants, including company. Therefore, please make sure to register your company as early as possible, if you wish for her/him to attend.