5 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Gendarmenmarkt and Potsdam's Gardens. Explore Berlin's surroundings by going to Potsdam (Sanssouci Park & Sanssouci Palace) and Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen (in Oranienburg). There's lots more to do: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, tour the pleasant surroundings at Zoo Berlin, pause for some photo ops at Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum Berlin.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Berlin trip builder.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major airports are Berlin-Tegel International Airport and Berlin-Schönefeld International Airport. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.