[1] The estate - the former seat of Crown Princess Victoria - is now completely restored and open to the public.

It occupies a picturesque location on the shore of the Lake Bornstedt, just 400 metres away from Sanssouci Palace.

On a tour of the Brandenburg Factory, visitors will learn about more than 21 trades such as pottery and candle making; there is also on-site goldsmith.

A barber's shop, bookstore, weaver's and florist complement the wide variety of trades.

Special events include: the historical Christmas market, the drilling and recruiting exercises of the Potsdam Giants, re-enactors wearing the uniforms of Frederick II's Grand Grenadiers, an art market, a farmers' market, beer market, British Days, Crown Estate Spectacular, concerts, plays, exhibitions of the United Buddy Bears - The Minis and even sporting events like the Palaces Marathon, that starts and finishes at the Bornstedt Crown Estate.