3 days in Berlin Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and German Historical Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Neues Museum and DDR Museum. Take a break from Berlin with a short trip to Potsdam's Gardens in Potsdam, about 50 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, browse the range of quality goods at Kaufhaus des Westens, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum Berlin, and pause for some photo ops at Victory Column (Siegessaule).

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.