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 Neues Museum and Sanssouci Palace. Get some cultural insight at Pergamonmuseum and Topography of Terror. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Berlin: Potsdam (Sanssouci Park & Potsdam's Gardens), Gartenreich Dessau-Worlitz (in Worlitz) and Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen (in Oranienburg). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial, admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace, and don't miss a visit to Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Berlin-Tegel Airport, Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and Leipzig/Halle Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.