Just 40 minutes away via S7, Potsdam is a smaller town perfect for a quiet day away from Berlin. It’s at the border of Berlin and Brandenburg! You’ll also pass by Wannsee (a summery lake) on the way over there.

The city has a charm to it, filled with castles and greenery. Be sure to check out Freundschaft Insel and Sanssouci Castle.

My favourite spot was Alter Markt, a square with St Nicholas Church, Fortunaportal and Potsdam City Palace.

The main modes of transportation in Potsdam are bus and tram, valid with the Deutschland Ticket or Berlin Day Pass Zone C.