The Labyrinth, Potsdam

Located in front of the New Chambers, the Labyrinth is an integral part of the vast, 700-acre, Sanssouci Park, and is a firm favorite among its visitors.

The maze is made up of well-maintained shrubs, that are more than six feet high, and is laid out as a simple yet exciting adventure. Within the shrubbery walls here you can find numerous trees, smaller shrubs, cobbled walkways and statues. Due to the sloping land, those who wish to view the Labyrinth from afar, i.e. without having to walk through the maze itself, can do so from the steps of the New Chambers.

The Labyrinth and the surrounding land are sometimes collectively referred to as "Carre Voltaire." This name is applicable generally to a wildlife refuge and is given after one of Frederick the Great's closest friends, the French philosopher Voltaire.