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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Potsdamer Platz and Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Worlitz. Museum-lovers will get to explore Pergamonmuseum and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Get out of town with these interesting Berlin side-trips: Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen (in Oranienburg), Spreewaldfahrt, Familie Goertz (in Lubben) and Potsdam's Gardens (in Potsdam). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Charlottenburg Palace, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, steep yourself in history at Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen, and appreciate the history behind Berlin Wall Memorial.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Berlin trip planner .

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin-Schönefeld Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.