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've now added German State Opera (Deutsche Staatsoper) to your itinerary. Pergamonmuseum and Topography of Terror are good opportunities to explore the local culture. East Side Gallery and Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, see the interesting displays at Neues Museum, and pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

For maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Berlin vacation maker site.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Berlin-Tegel Airport, Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and Leipzig/Halle Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.