Commuting from Wedding to Potsdam: Part 1 Intoduction

This might not be everyone's cup of tea as a means of getting to work. I think most Berliners and Potsdamers aren't aware of cycling this route as an alternative to the train or car. It's also a great way for tourists to visit Potsdam by bike. You might be asking why should I cycle to Potsdam when I could travel by train with my bike for €10 return. The answer is because it's worth the effort, it doesn't take much longer and you can have a nice lunch in Potsdam with the €10 you saved.

In the coming year I'll post impressions of the commute as it changes throughout the seasons and present the numerous highlights along the way. Such as the Glienicker Brücke (photo right by Gunnar Neitz).


The map below shows the 33km route from where I live in Wedding to where I work (Telegrafenberg) in Potsdam. However there are numerous detours you can take dpending on what kind of a bike you're on. I vary my route regularly.
Größere Kartenansicht I hope you'll stay tuned for further episodes as the year progresses.

Phelim