Do you need tickets for Sanssouci Palace?

Yes for the palace, no for the park. The interior of Sanssouci Palace needs a ticket bound to a fixed admission time, and the number sold per day is limited. The park, the vineyard terraces, the view from the Great Fountain and Frederick’s grave on the top terrace are all free and open from 8 am daily. Same-day tickets are sold at the Historic Windmill from 30 minutes before opening, but SPSG recommends booking online, and in July and August I would book one to two weeks ahead.

Palace interiorTimed ticket required

Park, terraces, graveFree

Daily ticketsLimited

Same-day counterHistoric Windmill, 30 min before opening

ClosedEvery Monday

Three tickets by name

There is a single palace ticket for Sanssouci Palace alone; the sanssouci+ day ticket, which is one-time entry that day to every open SPSG palace in Potsdam with a fixed Sanssouci slot and optionally a New Palace slot; and a family version of sanssouci+. Reduced rates exist at the counter. They are sold at all palace counters, both visitor centres and online. The differences are worked through on the tickets page and the sanssouci+ page.

What the ticket does not include

A guide. The interior is self-guided with the free SANSSOUCI app, which is not a loss. It also does not include transport, which is where the tours from Berlin come in: the coach tour bundles the ticket and the ride.

Insider tip

If the slots for your day are gone, you still have the terraces, the fountain and the grave, and on a good day that is most of the postcard. Book the interior for another day.

Check today’s slots

The sanssouci+ day ticket on GetYourGuide carries a fixed Sanssouci slot. Live availability below.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Sanssouci without a ticket?

The park, the terraces and Frederick’s grave, yes, free and daily from 8 am. The palace interior, no; it needs a timed ticket. See the park page.

Can I buy Sanssouci tickets on the day?

Yes, at the Historic Windmill visitor centre from 30 minutes before opening, while slots last. In summer they often do not last until midday. Booking advice is on the best time to visit.

Do children need a ticket?

Children’s and reduced rates exist at the counter, and there is a family version of the sanssouci+ day ticket. Details on the tickets page.