BERLINS TAIGA TOUREN – POTSDAM

"In the Forbidden City – Potsdam Tours with Berlins Taiga

The tour “In the Forbidden City” opens the door to a little-known side of Potsdam, a city most famous for its palaces and gardens, today recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yet right in the shadow of this world-renowned scenery, entire districts remained hidden from the public for decades – closed off, heavily guarded, and shrouded in secrecy.

On this journey with Berlins Taiga, guests step into a world shaped by espionage, military restrictions, and life behind fences and checkpoints. After World War II, Soviet military settlements and exclusive residential areas for officers transformed parts of Potsdam into “forbidden zones,” places that were often left blank on maps of the time.

As you walk through these historic sites, you gain vivid impressions of how the Cold War, global politics, and everyday life intersected in this remarkable setting. Original locations, authentic stories, and striking contrasts between hidden enclaves and majestic heritage sites bring the past back to life in an accessible and engaging way.

This guided tour is designed for anyone curious about the invisible borders that once divided Germany, as well as the legacies that still shape Potsdam today. Rather than focusing only on royal parks and baroque architecture, it reveals a side of the city that was marked by secrecy, surveillance, and the tension of the 20th century.

“In the Forbidden City” offers more than a historical excursion: it’s an exploration of the unknown, a chance to see Potsdam from a completely new perspective.