Germany · 3 days · 17 stops
3 days in Berlin – a ready-made itinerary
Berlin is big, but its key sights sit close together in Mitte. Day one covers the historic centre, day two Museum Island and Prenzlauer Berg, and day three the story of the Wall. Each day's stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 17 stops
- Highlights
- Reichstag building, Berlin Cathedral, Topography of Terror, Brandenburg Gate, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Where to stay
- Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg
- Getting around
- Berlin is too big to walk everywhere.
- Best time to go
- May to September is best: long evenings, beer gardens and parks.
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Day 1
Government quarter and Unter den Linden
Reichstag building
Seat of the Bundestag with a glass dome. Entry is free, but only if you register online in advance.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Reichstag buildingabout 5 min on foot
Brandenburg Gate
The city's landmark on Pariser Platz. Until 1989 the Wall stood right behind it.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Brandenburg Gateabout 5 min on foot
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A field of 2,711 concrete slabs. An information centre lies underground.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europeabout 15 min on foot
Gendarmenmarkt
The city's finest square, with the Konzerthaus and two churches. Cafés around it for lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Gendarmenmarktabout 20 min on foot
Hackesche Höfe
Linked Art Nouveau courtyards with a cinema, shops and bars. Plenty of restaurants nearby for the evening.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Hackesche Höfe
Day 2
Museum Island and Prenzlauer Berg
Berlin Cathedral
The big domed church on the Lustgarten. About 270 steps lead up to the dome walkway.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Berlin Cathedralabout 5 min on foot
Neues Museum
Home of the bust of Nefertiti. Book a timed ticket online in advance.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Neues Museumright next door
Pergamon Museum
Partly closed for years of renovation. Check which parts are open – otherwise the Alte Nationalgalerie next door is worth it.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Pergamon Museumabout 25 min on foot
Berlin Wall Memorial
On Bernauer Straße a section of the border strip with a watchtower survives. The viewing platform looks over the death strip.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Berlin Wall Memorialabout 20 min on foot
Mauerpark
A park on the former border strip. Flea market on Sundays, and in summer often karaoke in the amphitheatre.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mauerparkabout 15 min on foot
Kulturbrauerei
A former brick brewery with a cinema and bars. Lots of restaurants around it in Prenzlauer Berg.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kulturbrauerei
Day 3
Wall history and Kreuzberg
Topography of Terror
Documentation centre on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, with a section of the Wall beside it. Free entry.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Topography of Terrorabout 10 min on foot
Checkpoint Charlie
The former Allied border crossing. The guard hut is a replica – a quick look is enough.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Checkpoint CharlieU-Bahn from Kochstraße towards Warschauer Straße, about 15 minutes.
East Side Gallery
The longest surviving stretch of the Wall, about 1.3 km long, painted by artists from around the world.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): East Side Galleryabout 5 min on foot
Oberbaum Bridge
The brick bridge with two towers links Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. The U-Bahn runs across the top.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Oberbaum Bridgeabout 15 min on foot
Markthalle Neun
Market hall in Kreuzberg with stalls and food counters. Often street food on Thursday evenings – check first.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Markthalle Neunabout 15 min on foot
Landwehr Canal
On Paul-Lincke-Ufer and Maybachufer people sit by the water in the evening, with bars and restaurants nearby.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Landwehr Canal
Good to know
Best time to go
May to September is best: long evenings, beer gardens and parks. July and August can get hot. Winter is grey and cold, but there are Christmas markets and the museums are quieter.
Getting around
Berlin is too big to walk everywhere. The U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses run frequently; buy tickets from machines or via the app – a day ticket pays off quickly. S-Bahn and regional trains link BER airport to the centre in about 30–40 minutes.
Where to stay
Mitte
Central – most places in this plan are a walk or a short ride away. Lots of bars and restaurants around Hackescher Markt.
Prenzlauer Berg
Quiet streets of old buildings with cafés and parks, good for families and couples. Quick to Mitte by tram and U-Bahn.
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Berlin: frequently asked questions
Are 3 days enough for Berlin?
For the main sights, yes. With more time, add Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace, Charlottenburg or the Tempelhofer Feld.
How do I get into the Reichstag dome?
Only by registering for free in advance on the Bundestag website. Slots often go days ahead, so book early and bring ID.
Is the Museum Pass worth it?
Often, if you visit several museums on Museum Island. Count how many you will realistically manage.
When are museums closed?
Many Berlin museums close one day a week, often on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.
More plans for Berlin
- One dayBerlin in one day: Reichstag to the cathedralFrom the Reichstag along Unter den Linden to Museum Island and on to Hackescher Markt at night – all on foot.
- WeekendA weekend in Berlin: Friday to SundayThe dome on Friday night, museums and Friedrichshain on Saturday, the Wall and a flea market on Sunday.
- 5 days5 days in Berlin with a day in PotsdamMitte, Museum Island, the old West, the Wall and Kreuzberg – and a whole day at the palaces of Potsdam.
- With kidsBerlin with kids: zoo, dinosaurs and playgroundsA day of zoo and aquarium, a day of dinosaurs, a children's farm and playgrounds – with short journeys.
- On a budgetBerlin on a budget: 2 days, mostly freeThe dome, the Wall, Tempelhofer Feld and the East Side Gallery – two full days with almost no entry fees.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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