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A weekend in Berlin has plenty to offer. Our 48-hour programme takes you to all the top sights, popular locations and must-see museums. See where key moments of German history happened and dive into Berlin’s international restaurant scene. And, of course, don’t forget to wander down Kurfürstendamm, which is packed with shops and boutiques.
It’s time to make the most of Germany’s capital!
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Your first day will take you to all the key sights in Berlin’s city centre. In the morning, walk through the Brandenburg Gate and visit the famous Reichstag dome, which offers unbeatable views over the Tiergarten and the government district. After grabbing something to eat at Potsdamer Platz, you then continue down the Unter den Linden boulevard.
This magnificent street offers any number of highlights, from Museum Island with the James Simon Gallery through to the historic Bebelplatz. Unfortunately, the Pergamon Museum is closed for extensive renovation work.
Don't miss a visit to the new Humboldt Forum, just opposite the Museum Island: Berlin's cosmopolitan centre for culture, art and science. You can also take a quick detour to the iconic Rotes Rathaus city hall. In the evening, swing by the famous TV Tower at Alexanderplatz, before enjoying the range of international cuisine available in the Hackesche Höfe courtyards.
Find the detailed programme for your day in Mitte district here
Die Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer ist der zentrale Erinnerungsort an die deutsche Teilung. Die Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer umfasst eine große Open-Air-Ausstellung auf dem ehemaligen Grenzstreifen entlang der Bernauer Straße mit vielen Themenstationen zum Thema Mauer und Teilung mit historischem Ton- und Bildmaterial sowie ein Besucherzentrum mit Filmangebot und einen Aussichtsturm.
Start your second day in Berlin by looking back to a time when there were two Germanys. The East Side Gallery was once part of the Berlin Wall. After the Wall fell, artists from all around the world came to paint on this 1.3 km stretch of concrete. You can now wander along beside it and take in the colourful artworks of the world’s longest open-air gallery.
Your route then continues to the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse. The eyes of the world were on this spot in August 1961 – that’s when the Wall was built through this street, beginning a separation of East and West Berlin that lasted almost 30 years. Attempts by East Germans to escape to the West are documented here in particularly powerful images, ones that were seen around the world. After the country’s reunification, 70 metres of the Berlin Wall were rebuilt here as a memorial, including the border strips and watchtower, so visitors can see a realistic depiction of how the city was divided. You can still get a sense of the atmosphere created by the Wall during the East/West divide. History buffs can also make the most of the wealth of information in the open-air exhibition, which offers plenty of audio and image material.
Now it’s time to head to City West for lunch on the legendary Kurfürstendamm shopping street.
Once you’re refreshed and ready to go again, it’s time to hit the shops. Kurfürstendamm and the surrounding side streets offer everything you could possibly desire, with major chains and brands spanning from cheap and cheerful through to luxury items.
In the 17th century, the Prussian queen Sophie Charlotte built her summer palace just outside the gates of Berlin. It’s since been swallowed up by the city, and you can now visit Charlottenburg Palace in the west of Berlin. Take a look around the palace and immerse yourself in the world of European nobility! In the New Wing, you can see how the Prussian kings lived, and in the Golden Gallery and the Silver Chamber, you can marvel at just how opulent their celebrations used to be.
It’s not only the palace’s interior that impresses: the large palace garden also offers a striking setting. The flower beds are colourfully laid out, filling the air with their scents in spring. In summer, many Berliners use the park’s spacious lawns to relax and have picnics. Children can let loose in the playground at the far end of the park. It’s also worth visiting in winter, when you can wander through the trees on enchantingly winding paths. And that’s not to mention the popular Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace, which attracts plenty of visitors year after year to enjoy a glass of mulled wine against the historical backdrop.
Use our Day Ticket Charlottenburg+ for Charlottenburg Palace and all facilities in the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens.
Once you’re at this famous palace, you’re not far away from any number of other interesting museums.
Tip: Berlin Welcome Card gives you discounts on entry to the Berggruen Museum, the Bröhan Museum and the Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection, and you can also enjoy free public transport throughout Berlin.