Potsdam City Tour - Stop 6 Colony Alexandrovka
Start or interrupt your Best of Potsdam by City Circle at Stop Colony Alexandrowka.
The Colony Alexandrovka, a curiosity in the north of Potsdam, was built in 1826-1827 for the last twelve singers of a Russian soldier choir who arrived in Potsdam during the Napoleonic Russian War campaign. The log houses were built in a typical Russian style and richly decorated with woodcarvings. The entire gardens were designed by Lenné in the shape of a St. Andrew's cross and should offer the singers a special atmosphere for music and leisure. Today the ensemble is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In house no. 2 you can visit a small museum. Take a look at the kitchen and living room of this log house to get an idea of the simple living conditions of that time. In house no. 1 there is a Russian restaurant where you can taste Russian specialities such as pelmeni, borscht and kvass.
You will find more tips for activities near the Alexandrovka colony further down this page. Click also for more information about the nearest stop on your Potsdam City Tour.
