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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Memorial of the Berlin Wall. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Friedrichstadt-Palast and Strandbar Mitte. Venture out of the city with trips to Spreewaldfahrt, Familie Goertz (in Lubben) and Flaeming Skate (in Luckenwalde). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Strandbad Tegeler See, stroll through Pfaueninsel, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum Berlin, and take a stroll through Savignyplatz.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Berlin road trip site.

If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin Schoenefeld. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.