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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Beer Tastings & Tours. Change things up with a short trip to Oder-Neisse-Radweg in Frankfurt (Oder) (about 1h 25 min away). Next up on the itinerary: get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, make a trip to Brandenburg Gate, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Berlin travel route planning site.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Berlin-Tegel Airport, Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and Leipzig/Halle Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.