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Glienicke Bridge – Blick auf den Park und das Schloss Babelsberg vom der Glienicker Brücke aus, 2025-10-04📷 Nylki, CC0

Glienicke Bridge

Potsdam, Germany

History

The steel bridge between Berlin and Potsdam where East and West exchanged captured spies during the Cold War. Walk across it from the Berlin side, where the Glienicke palace park gives free parking nearby.

Nearest town
Potsdam, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.4133, 13.0903

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Potsdam palaces and the Spreewald – Blick auf den Park und das Schloss Babelsberg vom der Glienicker Brücke aus, 2025-10-04© Nylki · CC0
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Potsdam palaces and the Spreewald

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Sanssouci Palace – 2018-08-07 DE Potsdam, Park Sanssouci, Schloss Sanssouci (49764229517)© Paul Korecky · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Sanssouci Palace

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East Side Gallery

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Rheinsberg Palace

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Campsites nearby

  • DCC-Campingplatz KladowCampsite
    5 km from Glienicke Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz GatowCampsite
    8 km from Glienicke Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingpark SanssouciCampsite
    8 km from Glienicke Bridge · 170 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Blütencamping RiegelspitzeCampsite
    12 km from Glienicke Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingclub - Flottstelle 90 e.V.Campsite
    13 km from Glienicke Bridge · 7 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersNo dogsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Neue ScheuneCampsite
    15 km from Glienicke Bridge
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glienicke Bridge?

Glienicke Bridge is in Potsdam, Germany, at GPS 52.4133, 13.0903. It is about 24 km from Berlin.

Can you camp near Glienicke Bridge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is DCC-Campingplatz Kladow, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Glienicke Bridge?

Glienicke Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Potsdam palaces and the Spreewald.

What is there to see near Glienicke Bridge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cecilienhof Palace (1 km), Sanssouci Palace (4 km), East Side Gallery (26 km) and Rheinsberg Palace (77 km).

When is the best time to visit Glienicke Bridge?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)