Berlin & Potsdam
Cold War & Nature Bike Tour
A unique Berlin Cold War history bike tour experience
Cycle through forests, beside rivers and lakes, and explore the hidden history of Cold War Berlin on an epic all-day bike tour
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Discover more about this amazing day! If you have any questions, check the FAQ below.
Explore Cold War history by bike!
Join this unique bike tour and explore history on the most beautiful side of Berlin
Escape the Cold War border at the Bridge of Spies
See where spies were swapped between the USA and the Soviet Union!
Follow your expert guide along picturesque waterways in Berlin & Potsdam
See the UNESCO World Heritage Cecilienhof Palace
Learn how the Cold War began with the Potsdam Conference at the end of WWII
Take a break to explore the beautiful New Garden in Potsdam
See the mark left by Soviet soldiers at the end of WWII
Explore fascinating Cold War history right at the edge of West Berlin
Uncover the remains of Checkpoint Bravo
Learn how the East German state thwarted would-be escapees at the border to West Berlin
Explore a space that time forgot at Checkpoint Bravo
History comes to life with stunning photographs and expert commentary on the unique Cold War Berlin & Potsdam bike tour
Hear tragic stories of failed escapes to West Berlin
See the remains of West Berlin's border with the Iron Curtain
Uncover hidden history in the forests surrounding Berlin
See where Winston Churchill took up his residence during the Potsdam Conference
Learn how West Berliners were able to travel to West Germany through Dreilinden
Fascinating history awaits hidden away in beautiful nature
Explore the abandoned S-Bahn line that used connect to central Berlin
Explore the history of the "Friedhofsbahn" - the Cemetery Train
Uncover some of Berlin's most famous film locations deep in the woods!
See how the Berlin Wall cut of Berlin's world-class public transport system
Explore the grounds of the beautiful Heilandskirche in Sacrow, Potsdam
Hear how this beautiful church was saved from destruction by East German communists
Uncover the most beautiful corners of Berlin & Potsdam
See history brought to life as embark on this epic bike ride
Hear how, in the beautiful and eery surroundings of 1945 Potsdam, president Truman learned of the America's new super weapon
Visit the memorial for the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Explore faded Prussian royal grandeur on your way to Potsdam
See how the Berlin Wall separated not only the two Berlins, but Berlin & Potsdam as well
Admire gorgeous scenery with your expert guide
Cycle off road on hidden paths
Find out exactly why there's a snow plough hiding out in the woods
See where East and West collided at the border of Berlin & Potsdam
Uncover crazy monuments you'd never find on your own
See where Stalin lived during the Potsdam Conference
Hear why these rotor blades are right at home on a playground in West Berlin
Discover a part of West Berlin the US could only access by helicopter
Visit President Truman's Cold War Berlin residence
Explore the former "Death Strip"
Grab your bike and join a wild, wonderful, unique experience
Admire the beauty of Berlin's most famous lake, Wannsee
Finish your day by crossing the Wannsee on a ferry!
Frequently asked questions
about the Wannsee, Berlin & Potsdam Cold War & Nature Bike Tour
Do we go inside the palace?
There’s just so much to see that we will only make a stop outside the palace on our bike ride
Is there a break on the tour?
We will take at least 2 breaks on the tour. At each break location coffee, snacks, ice cream, bathrooms, and stunning views are available. At the end of the tour, before catching the ferry, we will stop for excellent German food and beer (non-alcoholic and vegetarian options available).
Where does the tour finish?
We will finish the tour in Kladow. From there we can take the Ferry across the Wannsee and then ride the train back to Berlin.
Where can I rent a bike?
You must arrive at Wannsee Station with a bike already. I recommend Take A Bike, next to Friedrichstrasse Station. You can rent your bike there and then take the S1, S7, RE1, or RE7 trains to Wannsee Station.
How do I take my bike on the train?
You can buy an AB bike ticket. You will also need one to get back to Berlin, but we can sort that out on the tour.
You can find more info on the bike ticket here.