Belvedere – Pfingstberg
On Pentecost in 1804, Queen Luise of Prussia enjoyed a magnificent morning on the Judenberg or Eichberg, as it was known then. The elevation was subsequently named Pfingstberg (literally “Pentecost Mountain” in German) at the request of her husband, King Frederick William III, to commemorate this moment.
In 1807 the king acquired the Temple of Pomona, built on the site by Schinkel (c.1800) for its magnificent view. It was originally used by a wealthy councilor’s family as a tea room and little summer house. A romantic sovereign, King Frederick William IV commissioned the Belvedere to be built on the Pfingstberg in 1847. However, upon his death in 1862 it had not yet been completed, leaving it to his successor, his brother William I, to conclude this project with rather reduced results. Since then the Belvedere, with its two 27.4-meter high towers on the 76-meter tall Pfingstberg, has the most magnificent view of Potsdam.
Today the Belvedere and the Temple of Pomona can be booked for private parties as well as larger social gatherings, such as company anniversaries. The Belvedere’s royal ambience and dreamlike view will leave your guests with unforgettable memories that they will cherish for years to come.
The registry office in Potsdam is authorized to carry out wedding ceremonies in the Moorish Cabinet in the Belvedere. Please contact the Standesamt Potsdam (Potsdam Registry Office) directly to book an appointment: +49 (0)331.289 1742.
The Pfingstberghaus, idyllically located at the foot of the Pfingstberg and surrounded by acres of green, is also suitable as an event location, especially for corporate events, such as conferences, seminars as well as lectures, or readings and small concerts. The venue further provides a kitchen area, which is available for shared use. Large French doors provide access to the garden with terrace.
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With prior consent, permission will be granted for the complete delivery of event props and equipment, gastronomic and catering facilities with cars and trucks up to 7.5 tons within the designated delivery areas and upon paved paths.
Transport on the historic paths must be non-motorized and carried out with handcarts that have sufficiently broad rubber tires. Automobiles are excluded from paths within the park.
Belvedere Pfingstberg
Pfingstberg
14469 Potsdam
Public Transportation
Stop "Potsdam, Puschkinallee", "Potsdam, Am Schragen"
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Traffic information
Parking
Public parking at Volkspark (15 minutes walk)
- Open Air
- reception
- gala dinner
- private party
- marriage
- concert, reading, lecture
Belvedere
- Open inner courtyard with water basin (with water stage for an extra charge)
- arcades
- colonnades and galleries
- roof terrace of the entrance hall (Pegasus plateau)
- observation towers
Further rental options:
Belvedere, Inner courtyard
- Open inner courtyard
- Belvedere with water basin (with water stage for an extra charge)
- Semi-open arcades
Belvedere, Pegasusplateau
- Open plateau
in a central location on the roof of the entrance hall of the Belvedere between prestigious open staircases with an exclusive view of both the inner courtyard and the gardens
Belvedere, West Arcade
- Semi-open colonnade to the left of the water basin
Temple of Pomona, Roof terrace
- Schinkel building from 1800 located below the Belvedere
- Awning roof with open sides
Pfingstberghaus
- Hall in modern ambience (use: conferences, lectures, business events)
- more than 300
Max. 600 standing, max. 220 seated
Concert seating in the inner courtyard offers 300 seats. Additional seats can be arranged on the Pegasus plateau and the water stage.
Belvedere, inner courtyard:
Standing max. 300, seated max. 160
Belvedere, Pegasus plateau:
Persons: on request
Belvedere, Westarkaden:
Standing max. 100, seated max. 40
Pomonatemple, roof terrace:
Standing max. 25, seated max. 20
Pfingstberghaus:
max. 50
Buffet in the West or East Arcade, with a music ensemble playing, the Pegasus Plateau is suitable as a dance floor.
Speeches, short presentations and theatre performances are possible in all areas thanks to excellent acoustics and visibility.
- Construction of a stage in the water basin in the inner courtyard of the Belvedere (optional for an extra charge)
- Arrangement of an artistic supporting programme
- Bar tables and covers for smaller receptions
Visitors will find toilets (with disabled toilets) behind the corner towers of the western wing wall, which are also easily accessible from the Temple of Pomona. For large events, it is advisable to arrange additional toilets after consultation.
Water: The drinking water supply within the Belvedere is sufficiently guaranteed.
Electricity: Maximum load 60 kW, main fuse 100A.
Attachments to existing trees or parts of buildings as well as anchoring or markings are not permitted.
In order to avoid contamination of the sensitive components in the upper area of the Belvedere, the serving and consumption of food and beverages is only permitted in the inner courtyard and on the Pegasus Plateau.
Further services
- Construction of a stage in the water basin in the inner courtyard of the Belvedere (optional for an extra charge)
- Arrangement of an artistic supporting programme
- Bar tables and covers for smaller receptions
There is no commitment to a catering company. The Förderverein Pfingstberg e. V. recommends catering companies that are familiar with the historic Pfingstberg ensemble.
Price upon request
Belvedere, courtyard:
Price upon request
Belvedere, Pegasusplateau:
Price upon request
Belvedere, West Arcade:
Price upon request
Special price for 90-minute receptions after wedding ceremonies in the Moorish Cabinet incl. 3 bar tables and covers:: Price upon request
Temple of Pomona, Roof terrace:
Price upon request
Special price for 90-minute receptions after weddings in the Moorish Cabinet, incl. marquee sets with covers: Price upon request
Marriage in the Moorish Cabinet:
Price upon request
Pfingstberghaus:
Price upon request
Photo and film shoots, for example for fashion or advertising as well as cinema or television productions, are subject to different rental conditions.
- Supervision
- Cleaning
- all seasons
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Förderverein Pfingstberg e.V.
Große Weinmeisterstraße 45a
14469 Potsdam
info@pfingstberg.de
Phone: 0331.2 00 57 93-0
Fax: 0331.2 00 57 93-9
- wheelchair access
Due to the overall limited parking facilities, a shuttle for larger groups, elderly or disabled guests can be organised from the Volkspark Potsdam car park to the east side of the Belvedere, about 80 m away.
There, directly in front of the permitted stopping and unloading point for cars or people carriers, there is disabled access to the inner courtyard of the Belvedere, including wheelchair access with a transport rail.
Directions:
Nedlitzer Str. / B2 Richtung Nauen
Within the paved paths and marked delivery zones, the complete delivery of event structures, catering equipment and catering by car and lorry up to 7.5 t is possible by arrangement. Transport along historic paths may only be carried out using non-motorised handcarts with wide rubber tyres. The car park paths may not be used by motor vehicles.
