Postcard of the Alpha Leisure Centre in Schlaatz, 1990
As well as private hobbies, such as allotment gardening, hiking, cycling or fishing, leisure activities in the GDR were often organised by the state or by workplaces. Sport could be practised in workplace sports clubs, whilst cultural activities were available at cultural centres such as the ‘Marchwitza’. Since the 1990s, the variety of leisure activities has increased significantly, partly due to technological progress.
How do you spend your free time in Potsdam today?
And how has it changed?
Allotment gardening is one of many leisure activities that also has a long tradition in Potsdam.
ON DISPLAY:
- Aspects of leisure
- Two leaflets from the ‘Alpha’ youth club in Schlaatz, 1990/2026
- Seven Potsdam holiday passes for children, 1985
- Fan merchandise from 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, 2011
