Do we need to bring our own lantern?

No. You can make one at the park before the parade, so a lantern you bring is optional.

How do we get there by public transport?

Tram 96 and buses 612 and N17 stop at Potsdam, Volkspark, about 100 meters from the park. From Berlin, take the S-Bahn or regional train to Potsdam and change there.

Is there food for hungry kids?

Yes. There are hot drinks and grilled food, and kids can bake their own bread on a stick at the campfire.

Is the park accessible?

The city's event listing calls it largely step-free, with accessible toilets.

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Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback

Name: Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback
Start: 2026-11-11
End: 2026-11-11
Location: Volkspark Potsdam

When: Wed Nov 11
Ages: All ages
Price: Kids free, from €1.50

Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback photo 1

Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback photo 2

Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback photo 3

FestivalPotsdam

Where

Potsdam, Volkspark Potsdam

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

2-3 hours, drop-in format

Campfire activities

Bread on a stick, lantern making from 3pm

St. Martin procession

Lantern parade led by St. Martin on horseback at 5pm

What you need to know

Lantern-making on site, so kids without a lantern can still join the parade
Parade after dark, so dress warmly for a November evening outdoors
Story time in a warm yurt, plus bread on a stick at the campfire and hot drinks

About

A lantern parade through the dark park, led by St. Martin on horseback. Kids without a lantern can make one on site, hear the story of St. Martin in a warm yurt, and bake bread on a stick over the campfire. Hot drinks and food from the grill keep the November evening easy.

Kids free, adults €1.50 park entry

Wed, Nov 11

3:00 PM

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