Travel & transfer: Arrival at BER and journey to Mitte
After landing, take the Airport Express or the S-Bahn into the city. It takes around 35 to 45 minutes to Hackescher Markt or Alexanderplatz.
Flughafen BERapprox. €4 pp
3 days · 24 stops
Berlin in 3 days
Three days in Berlin with a base in Mitte: arrival and a stroll through Prenzlauer Berg, then history and architecture around Mitte and Kreuzberg, and finally Museum Island and a market hall to say goodbye.
- Pace
- Balanced
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- June
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Arriving and enjoying the neighbourhood
Arrival in Berlin, check-in in Mitte and a relaxed afternoon in Prenzlauer Berg with the Kollwitzkiez, Mauerpark and Bernauer Straße. To finish, enjoy a beer garden atmosphere at Prater Garten.
11:00
12:00
50 min by public transport
12:50
13:20
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Amano Grand Central
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 3 pm. If you prefer a different hotel, Circus Hotel is an alternative.
25 min by public transport
13:45
15:00
Lunch: Lunch at Cafe Fräulein Frost
Cafe Fräulein Frostapprox. 12–€20 pp5 min on foot
15:05
16:05
Sightseeing: Stroll through the Kollwitzkiez
20 min on foot
16:25
17:40
Sightseeing: Berlin Wall Memorial, Bernauer Straße
8 min on foot
17:48
18:48
Sightseeing: Evening stroll in Mauerpark
On the former border strip, Berliners sit on the grass, with street music and the smell of grilling. Ideal for winding down.
15 min on foot
19:03
21:03
Dinner: Dinner at Prater Garten
Prater Gartenapprox. 20–€35 pp
Day 2 · Berlin
Division, the Wall and modernity
A day between the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial, the Topography of Terror and Checkpoint Charlie, finishing with a currywurst on Mehringdamm.
08:30
09:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel Amano Grand Central
A relaxed start to the day right in the hotel, before heading towards the government quarter.
Hotel Amano Grand Centralapprox. 15–€22 pp25 min by public transport
10:15
12:15
Sightseeing: Reichstag with a dome visit
The walk through Norman Foster's glass dome combines history and modern architecture and offers a wide view across the city.
The visit is free, but registering online is mandatory. Book weeks in advance, using your ID.
12 min on foot
12:30
13:00
Sightseeing: Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz
The landmark of German division and unity is only a short walk from the Reichstag.
4 min on foot
13:05
13:35
Sightseeing: Holocaust Memorial Field of Stelae
Peter Eisenman's field of stelae invites you to a quiet walk. The underground information centre is good for historical context.
20 min by public transport
13:55
15:05
Lunch: Pastrami sandwich at Mogg
Moggapprox. 16–€24 pp25 min by public transport
15:30
17:00
Sightseeing: Topography of Terror
The free exhibition on the former Gestapo site shows the perpetrators' side of the Nazi era, right next to a preserved section of the Wall.
6 min on foot
17:10
17:40
Sightseeing: Checkpoint Charlie
The former border crossing between East and West is a short stop; the open-air panels explain the history.
20 min by public transport
18:00
19:15
Drinks: Berlin cuisine at Zur Letzten Instanz
Zur Letzten Instanzapprox. 20–€32 pp25 min by public transport
20:00
20:45
Dinner: Currywurst at Curry 36
The iconic currywurst on Mehringdamm is a light second dinner and is part of Berlin. Alternatively, Konnopke's Imbiss.
Curry 36approx. 5–€9 pp
Day 3 · Berlin
Museum Island and market hall
Your farewell day: breakfast in Kreuzberg, East Side Gallery, lunch at Markthalle Neun, then the Neues Museum on Museum Island and departure to BER.
08:30
09:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Café Nenne
A relaxed neighbourhood café with breakfast classics and good coffee, popular with locals. Alternative: Bonanza Coffee Heroes.
Café Nenneapprox. 10–€16 pp20 min by public transport
09:50
11:10
Sightseeing: East Side Gallery along the Spree
The longest surviving section of the Wall, with over 100 murals. In the morning it's still quiet and you can take photos in peace.
10 min on foot
11:30
12:15
Hidden gem: Spree riverbank at Holzmarkt 25
An alternative cultural site on the Spree with wooden buildings and a riverside path, a short detour off the tourist trail.
Holzmarkt 25approx. 0–€4 pp12:15
12:45
Travel & transfer: Onward to Museum Island
Take the S-Bahn from Ostbahnhof to Hackescher Markt, then a short walk to Museum Island.
10 min on foot
12:55
14:05
Lunch: Lunch snack at Brammibal's Donuts
A small bite in the centre.
Brammibal's Donutsapprox. 8–€14 pp10 min on foot
14:20
16:20
Sightseeing: Neues Museum with Nefertiti
Architecture by David Chipperfield, Nefertiti and the Egyptian collection. The museum is open on Saturdays from 10:00.
Neues Museumapprox. 12–€14 ppBook a timed-entry ticket online in advance to avoid the queue.
20 min by public transport
16:40
17:10
Stay: Collect luggage at Hotel Amano
Check-out was this morning; now you pick up your luggage from reception.
10 min by train
17:20
18:20
Travel & transfer: Journey to BER airport
Take the airport express from the main station to BER, with a generous buffer.
Flughafen BERapprox. €4 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need for Berlin?
Three days are enough for the main sights and one or two Kieze. With four days there is time for museums, Potsdam or a more relaxed pace.
Where is the best place to stay in Berlin?
For a first visit Mitte is practical because a lot is within walking distance. If you prefer somewhere livelier, choose Kreuzberg; Prenzlauer Berg is quieter.
Is Berlin expensive?
Compared with Munich, Vienna or Zurich, Berlin is rather cheap, especially for food and local transport. Hotel prices do rise noticeably during trade fairs, events and in summer.