avendi Hotel am Griebnitzsee in Potsdam 

Restaurant am Griebnitzsee does not only offer a wonderful view of the lake but also excellent cuisine. Those wishing to enjoy a refreshing aperitif before lunch or dinner can visit the Movie-Bar. A large hall with a capacity of up to 200 persons is available for balls, banquets, receptions and shows. Wherever you look, you are bound to come across the famous film diva Asta Nielsen here. This pays homage to the neighbouring film studios of Babelsberg, the famous UFA TV production company, and the German Film Museum.

Boasting 20 palaces, the 1000-year-old city of Potsdam has been declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, and is the largest park and castle area north of the Alps.The castles Sanssouci and Cecilienhof are world-famous, but there are also numerous cultural events on offer in Potsdam such as museums (e.g. Filmmuseum Potsdam), galleries, theatres and classical concerts. Those who are more interested in the present-day Potsdam can visit the Filmpark Babelsberg or discover the hottest venues for night owls. The metropolis of Berlin borders Potsdam and is an ideal destination for eventful day trips by boat, car or train. The shopping street Ku’damm can be reached in 30 minutes and Alexanderplatz in 45 minutes. For guests requiring a fast connection to Berlin for business or for pleasure, we recommend accommodation in our partner-hotel Hotel am Griebnitzsee in Potsdam-Babelsberg. (By train: 10 minutes to the ICC Trade Fair Berlin, 30 minutes to the train station Zoologischer Garten).

By car:• Motorway "Berliner Ring" A10• At junction "Nuthetal" change to A115• Exit "Potsdam Zentrum", "Potsdam-Babelsberg"• On the "Nuthe Schnellstrasse" motorway take the exit "Medienstadt Babelsberg"• Follow the green hotel signs in PotsdamBy train:The main station “Potsdam” is 4km away from the hotel. The station "Griebnitzsee", from where regional and city trains also depart, is 100m from the hotelAirport information:The distance from all airports (Tegel, Schönefeld and Tempelhof) is approximately 40 km.

Very close to Berlin without being right in the middle of it all, feeling the pulse of the metropolis without being disturbed by noise and the hustle and bustle of the big city: this is what we dreamed of. At the lake Griebnitzsee in Babelsberg, a district of Potsdam, our dreams came true. The hotel, situated directly on the banks of the lake, is an oasis: After visiting Berlin, you can enjoy the view here over the calm waters of the Griebnitzsee - total relaxation for body and mind.