The Jäger Gate (Jägertor) is the oldest surviving city gate in Potsdam, built in 1733 by Frederick William I and largely unaltered since. It is the simplest of Potsdam's three preserved gates — a functional baroque arch without the Gothic fancifulness of the Nauen Gate or the grandeur of the Brandenburg Gate. The cartouche above the arch depicts a hunting scene, explaining the name (Jäger means hunter).
The gate stands on the edge of the Dutch Quarter and is easily missed because it is incorporated into the surrounding street, with buildings on either side. It is the quietest of the three gates and rarely photographed by tourists, which makes it a pleasant discovery for anyone who explores the old town methodically. The street through the gate leads directly into the Dutch Quarter's main grid.