Berlin and Potsdam - a German escape full of surprises

Travel Talk with Ed Finn

Saturday, 25 April 2026 - 10 minutes

On Travel Talk today — why Berlin and Potsdam offer a city break full of surprises… from royal palaces and lakeside escapes to cutting-edge culture, great value eating and drinking and some of Europe’s most fascinating history - Potsdam is the capital and largest city of the German state of Brandenburg, with a population of approximately 190,000. Located about 25 kilometers southwest of Berlin, it is a major regional hub known for its 1,000-year history, UNESCO World Heritage palaces, and role as a film production centre.