Potsdam Alpaca Hike: Historic Parks, Palaces and Lakeside Brewery

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Babelsberg, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, Potsdam, Germany
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Duration

24 May (11:15 am to 6:30 pm)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover the quiet, elegant side of Potsdam on this scenic 12 km hike through historic parks and lakeside paths. We’ll explore the beautiful Park Babelsberg, walk alongside gentle alpacas through Glienicker Park, cross the iconic Glienicker Brücke, and finish with a well-earned stop at a stunning lakeside brewery in Neuer Garten, known for its excellent house-brewed beer you won’t find anywhere else.

Why Go?

This hike brings together some of Potsdam’s most beautiful landscapes, architecture and memorable experiences.

The route links a series of historic parks, each with its own character. From the rolling scenery of Park Babelsberg to the lakeside setting of Neuer Garten. Along the way, there’s a strong sense of history, from Prussian palaces to the Cold War story of the Glienicker Brücke.

A real highlight of the day is the alpaca walk. Spending time with these calm, good-natured animals adds a slower, more playful rhythm to the day and is sure to be a fond memory.

We also pause at the lakeside Brauerei Meierei im Neuen Garten, a former dairy turned brewery. With its traditional character, delicious house-brewed beers, and a beer garden overlooking the Jungfernsee, it’s an ideal place to relax and take it all in.

This day-trip is a chance to slow down and enjoy the company of some gentle alpacas as part of a varied, social day in the fresh outdoors with a group of curious explorers.

Trip Details

Meeting Location and Time: Meeting in Babelsberg S-bahn Station at 11:15 am.

Finishing Location and Time: Potsdam Main Station at 06:30 pm.

Note: If you are leaving earlier or later, please let us know in the sheet that will be shared with you closer to the event date, so that we can accordingly make the relevant arrangements.

Hiking Distance: 12 km walking, almost 7 hours from start to finish, multiple break times.

Hiking Difficulty: Moderate – Hiking at a relaxed/steady pace on mostly flat, easily accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Good fitness required.

Needed: Suitable clothes and footwear, water, snacks, sunscreen.

Kid Friendly: Yes.

Pet Friendly: Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome.

What is Next ?

  • WhatsApp Group: You will be added to the WhatsApp group dedicated for this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options and stay in touch.
  • Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
  • Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared Google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.

Other Things to Consider

  • Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
  • UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
  • UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

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Highlights

  • Park Babelsberg: A UNESCO-listed landscape park with rolling hills, winding paths, and views over the Havel. Along the way, we pass the striking Flatowturm, one of the park’s best viewpoints, the historic Gerichtslaube, and the fairytale-style Schloss Babelsberg, once a summer residence for Prussian royalty.
  • Wartmanns Café: A relaxed, picturesque café near the Teltow Canal, ideal for a mid-hike break. With BBQ food, drinks, homemade cakes, and a range of ice cream flavours, it’s an easy place to pause and recharge.
  • Alpaca Walk: A unique 1.5-hour walk through parkland alongside calm alpacas. Set around the historic hunting grounds near Jagdschloss Glienicke and Glienicker Park, it’s a slower-paced, standout addition to the day.
  • Glienicker Brücke (Bridge of Spies): A simple-looking bridge with a fascinating past. During the Cold War, it was used for high-profile exchanges between East and West — earning its nickname “Bridge of Spies”.
  • Brauerei Meierei im Neuen Garten: A lakeside brewery on the Jungfernsee with a spacious beer garden and wide views across the water. One of Potsdam’s most scenic spots to sit and enjoy a freshly brewed beer.
  • Neuer Garten: A more formal royal park set along the lakeshore, with open lawns, tree-lined paths, and elegant architecture. We pass Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference shaped post-war Europe, and the neoclassical Marmorpalais, a lakeside residence built for Prussian kings — all set within peaceful surroundings.

Included/Excluded

  • Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration.
  • Guided on the hike.
  • 1.5 hour alpaca hike with alpaca guide.
  • Access to Google photos album dedicated for this trip for sharing all your amazing pictures and videos from the trip.
  • Access to a WhatsApp group for the confirmed participants.
  • Note: Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.

Itinerary

Meet at Babelsberg S-bahn Station and kick-off with brief introductions before starting our hike.

We begin our hike through Park Babelsberg with time to take photos and enjoy the sights, including the Flatowturm, the Gerichslaube and Schloss Babelsberg.

We take a break at the picturesque Wartmann’s Café and enjoy lunch from the BBQ.

Arrive at the alpaca farm and meet our new furry friends and alpaca guide. We take a slow relaxed walk through the beautiful Jagdschlosspark and Glienicke Palace Park, including breaks to take photos with our alpacas.

The alpacas are returned to the farm and we continue on our hike over the Glienicke Brücke and through Neuer Garten park past Schloss Cecilienhof.

Arrive at the beautiful lakeside Brauerei Meierei for a break and to sample some of their award winning home-brewed beer.

We continue our hike through the Neuer Garten past Marmorpalais (or Marble Palace) and the Dutch Establishment.

We take a short tram journey to Potsdam Main Station and continue on to Berlin to conclude our trip.

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Free cancellation with 100% refund of trip (excluding any flights) up to 14 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund of the trip (excluding any flights).

If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.

Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.

Yes, you can contact Urbanature Travel (UNT) on +49 152 2150 6123 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS) or alternatively you can also reach us on on +49 151 2486 7229 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS).

Tour's Location

Babelsberg, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße, Potsdam, Germany
From: €28,00

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