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.

Get some historical perspective at Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Charlottenburg Palace. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Potsdam's Gardens and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Explore Berlin's surroundings by going to Potsdam (Sanssouci Park & Sanssouci Palace), Stadtkirche Sankt Marien (in Wittenberg) and Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Worlitz (in Worlitz). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Pergamonmuseum, contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, and appreciate the history behind Berlin Wall Memorial.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.