Potsdam Off The Beaten Path Tips by grandmaR

Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel)

We saw this fantastic castle from the ferry. It is apparently called Peacock Island Palace.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The island is on the lake called the Havelsee, and was a park was created as an expansion and enhancement of the New Garden. In keeping with the spirit of the times, it was intended as a place where one could live in harmony with nature. During the 19th century, Peacock Island was
redesigned by Peter Joseph Lenné as part of the Potsdam cultural landscape.

King Frederick William II had a small, romantic, white Palace, in a half-timber style with two
towers, built on the west side of the island. It was intended to be an eye catcher for the
ships going by, even from afar.

April – October, Tues. – Sun.
Dairy: May – October, daily