Berlin 7 Day Itinerary

7-Day Berlin Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Central Berlin

  • Check-in at your accommodation (Recommended: Hotel Indigo Berlin - Eastside or The Circus Hotel)
  • Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of Berlin and Germany.
  • Stroll along the vibrant Unter den Linden, passing the State Opera, the Humboldt University, and the Berlin Palace.
  • Explore Museum Island (Museumsinsel), home to five world-class museums like the Pergamon Museum and Neues Museum.
  • For dinner, try Curry 36 for their famous currywurst or visit Zur letzten Instanz, one of Germany’s oldest restaurants.

Day 2: East Side Gallery & Kreuzberg

  • Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauer Straße before heading to the iconic East Side Gallery.
  • Discover the trendy neighborhood of Kreuzberg, known for its street art, vibrant nightlife, and diverse food scene.
  • Grab lunch at Markthalle Neun, a food hall with various local and international cuisines.
  • Spend the afternoon exploring the graffiti along Yorckstraße and Oranienstraße.
  • Dinner at Mustafas Gemüse Kebap, famous for their doner kebabs, or Katz Orange, a quirky vegan restaurant.

Day 3: Alexanderplatz & Spreebogen

  • Visit the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) for panoramic views of Berlin and enjoy breakfast at its revolving restaurant.
  • Explore Alexanderplatz, home to the World Time Clock, the World Trade Center, and the Alexa Shopping Mall.
  • Walk along the Spree River towards Museumsinsel and stop by the Bauhaus Archive and Foundation or the Neue Nationalgalerie.
  • For dinner, try Katz Orange (if you missed it on Day 2) or Monsieur Vuong, a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent reviews.

Day 4: Potsdam & Sanssouci Palace

  • Take a day trip to Potsdam, just 30 minutes away by train (RE7 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof).
  • Visit the breathtaking Sanssouci Palace, the summer residence of Frederick the Great.
  • Explore the Park Sanssouci and its various palaces, pavilions, and temples.
  • Return to Berlin in the evening and relax at a local pub or try Prater Garten, Germany’s oldest beer garden.

Day 5: Tiergarten & Charlottenburg Palace

  • Spend the morning exploring Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest urban park, with the Victory Column, the Berlin Zoo, and the Soviet War Memorial.
  • Visit the impressive Charlottenburg Palace and its gardens.
  • For dinner, try Zur letzten Instanz (if you missed it on Day 1) or Horvath’s, a Hungarian restaurant with excellent reviews.

Day 6: Dahlem & Tempelhof Field

  • Visit the Museum of Asian Art, the Ethnology Museum, and the Museum of Natural History in the Dahlem neighborhood.
  • Explore the former Tempelhof Airport (Flughafen Tempelhof), now a park and event space.
  • For dinner, head to Käfer im Grünen Gewölbe for a fine dining experience or Templehof Foodmarket for street food from various vendors.

Day 7: Free Day & Departure

  • Spend your last day exploring any sights missed earlier in the week or revisiting favorites.
  • Don’t forget to grab souvenirs at Hackescher Markt or Alexanderplatz before heading to the airport for your departure.

Tips:

  • Berlin is known for its public transportation, so get a WelcomeCard Berlin (ABC) for unlimited travel on buses, trams, S-Bahn, and U-Bahn.
  • English is widely spoken in Berlin, but learning a few German phrases will be appreciated by locals.
  • Berlin’s nightlife scene is renowned; consider visiting techno clubs like Berghain or Watergate during your stay.
  • For more information, visit the official Berlin Tourism website.