Frederick the Great’s grave, Sanssouci Palace terrace
Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Sanssouci Palace, Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam, Germany
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GRAVE
VISITOR INFORMATION
The grave is on the outdoor upper terrace; follow park paths and check notices before travel. The palace authority identifies the grave on the upper terrace; park access is free, while palace interiors follow separate admission and opening rules.
Sanssouci Park is generally open daily from 8 a.m. until dark. Palace entry is separately ticketed and has its own schedule.
Consider May–June or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Frederick the Great’s grave, Sanssouci Palace terrace
Frederick II of Prussia is buried on the upper terrace beside Sanssouci Palace, fulfilling his wish after his remains were moved there in 1991.
The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation maintains the palace, terraces and grave setting.
History happened here at Frederick the Great’s grave, Sanssouci Palace terrace
Frederick built Sanssouci as a retreat in the mid-eighteenth century and died in 1786.
After several reburials, his coffin was finally interred on the upper terrace in 1991.
PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE
PEOPLE AT REST HERE
Frederick the Great
EXTERNAL LINKS
Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation, grave and palace history: https://www.spsg.de/en/palaces-gardens/object/sanssouci-palace/
Foundation, Sanssouci Park visitor map and hours: https://www.spsg.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/Service-Maps/SPSG-Service-Map-Park-Sanssouci-EN.pdf
Map coordinates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanssouci