Heed the Warning: Prussian Palaces urges visitors to avoid parks amidst approaching storm
Imminent Storm Warnings Issued: Foundation Urges Against Visiting Parks - Upcoming weather event: Organization issues safety advisory for avoiding public parks
Looks like a wild weather front is making its way toward us, and the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg is urging guests to steer clear of the parks and gardens. They're currently in discussions about imposing additional measures, such as shutting down popular attractions like Sanssouci or Babelsberg.
Just last week, a tempest roared through Potsdam, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Several trees lost their limbs and toppled onto the pathways. With summer heat taking a toll, trees are weakened and less resistant to sudden storms.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), Berlin and parts of Brandenburg can expect severe thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting into the evening. The potential trouble includes wind gusts reaching up to 110 kilometers per hour, hailstones the size of two centimeters, and heavy downpours. DWD warns that it's these gusts that could uproot branches and bring trees crashing down.
- Severe Weather
- Potsdam
- Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg
- Berlin
- Park Sanssouci
As recent happenings indicate, a severe weather event hit Berlin and Potsdam around June 26, 2025. Extreme winds, heavy rain, and storms wreaked havoc across the region. In Potsdam, where the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation is located, a tree tragically fell on a person, causing severe injuries [2][3]. Furthermore, the storm saw thousands of trees come down across Berlin and Brandenburg, resulting in injuries and disruptions, including the suspension of Berlin city rail service due to trees blocking tracks.
Due to the weather alerts, certain events were moved indoors as a precaution [1]. By June 27, there were no active severe weather warnings in central Berlin [4], suggesting that conditions had stabilized. Although no official word has been provided about the state of the parks within the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation, the scope of the storm damage and injury makes it reasonable to assume that outdoor areas may still be subject to safety precautions or temporary closures during peak storm times.
In conclusion:
- Storms with strong winds struck Berlin and Potsdam on June 26, leading to injuries and widespread tree damage, including in parks like Sanssouci [2][3].
- Events linked to the area were moved indoors as a precautionary measure due to weather alerts [1].
- By June 27, no active severe weather warnings were in effect for central Berlin, implying conditions had improved [4].
- While specific updates about the parks' status within the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation have not surfaced, the widespread tree damage and injuries make it plausible that outdoor areas were affected and possibly subject to safety measures during the storm's height.
Protect yourself and enjoy the parks when it's safe! Check the latest updates before visiting to ensure any potential weather-related safety measures are taken care of.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, particularly in parks like Sanssouci and other outdoor spaces, considering the impact of severe weather events on trees and visitor safety. In light of the approaching storm, gathering updates about the parks' status within the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation is crucial to ensure safety.
