3 days in Berlin, the capital of Germany - tourist attractions, what to do in Berlin
Perhaps surprisingly, one of the European capitals that impressed us a lot is Berlin, the capital of Germany. A cosmopolitan, multicultural, animated city, very active and with a vibrant energy, but at the same time a beautiful, interesting, airy city, Berlin won our hearts from the very first moment!
With a turbulent recent history, marked by the events of the Second World War and then by the division of the city in two, today Berlin deserves the attention of any tourist. It is a city suitable both for those interested in culture, art and history, as well as for those who want to have fun and relax - Berlin is one of the European cities with the most active nightlife.
Besides that, you will be amazed by the contrasts encountered here: going from the elegance of West Berlin to the air of the former socialist city on the eastern side, we can say that Berlin is quite atypical!
In this article I will present you our itinerary for the three days we spent here in Berlin, in which we tried to check off the most important and attractive tourist attractions in the German capital.
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- What to do for 3 Days in Berlin?
About Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany and the country's largest city, with a population of approximately 3.5 million inhabitants. Located in the northeast of Germany, Berlin is crossed by the river Spree.
Berlin is not a city as old as other great European capitals, being attested for the first time only in the 13th century. It was the capital of Prussia in the 1700s and became the capital of the great German Empire in 1871, following a rapid expansion since then.
Berlin is a city of contrasts, and this is precisely what makes Berlin so attractive: you will find here beautiful buildings, elegant boulevards, an active cultural life, a very effervescent night life, but you can also come across different urban areas, more underground, specific to the German capital.
You will definitely not be bored in Berlin: with a number of 170 museums, 150 theaters or over 50 film festivals per year, with numerous parks, restaurants or night clubs, the capital of Germany offers a lot of activities to spend your free time.
The History of Berlin
Before starting the description of our itinerary in Berlin, of what you can do and what you can visit here, I would like to leave you some information about the recent history of the capital of Germany, in order to better understand the context of this interesting city.
FRG and West Berlin vs. GDR and East Berlin
Perhaps the most interesting aspect about Berlin is its recent history, since the city was divided into two: West Berlin, respectively East Berlin. Surely you have all heard about the Fall of the Berlin Wall, which happened quite recently (about 30 years ago), but what was this about?
At the end of the Second World War, Germany was divided into four zones controlled by the victorious allied countries in the war: the United States of America, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and France.
Berlin, being capital of Germany and located in the middle of the area controlled by the Soviets, was also divided into four sectors, corresponding to each of the four occupying countries.
FRG, or Federal Republic of Germany , is represented by the union of the areas occupied by the United States of America, the United Kingdom and France. The FRG approached a democratic capitalist policy, while on the other hand, in the GDR, or German Democratic Republic, the Soviet Union imposed an authoritarian communist regime. These different approaches led to major differences in the development of the two new German countries, people increasingly emigrated from the eastern to the western part of the country, lured by the freedom and opportunities they had in a capitalist country, compared to a communist one.
The exodus of numerous citizens from the east of Germany to the west determined, thus, in 1961, the formation of the borders of the GDR, in order to stop this continuous migration.
Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall divided the capital of Germany into two distinct parts, West Berlin, belonging to the Federal Republic of Germany, respectively East Berlin, from the Democratic Republic of Germany, between 1961-1989.
The wall completely isolated West Berlin from the rest of the city and the country. With a length of 155 km, the Berlin Wall was a system of concrete walls, barbed wire fences and watchtowers that were impossible to pass, built with the aim of preventing mass migration from east to west.
For almost 30 years, this wall represented a symbol of the harsh leadership of the communists, in complete opposition to the freedom felt by the Germans in the FRG.
Following the political tensions that arose in East Germany in the 80s and the pressure of the population, on the night of November 9, 1989, took place the fall of the Berlin Wall, which again led to the freedom of movement between the two parts of the city.
The fall of the Berlin Wall also led to the reunification of Germany in 1990.
Aftermath of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Today, Berlin is a completely free city. However, you can't help but notice different consequences of the separation of the city into two parts:
- West Berlin is more elegant, more harmonious, with tasteful buildings, like a Western capital.
- East Berlin is very similar to an Eastern European city, with blocks and buildings that reflected the ideology and politics of the communist regime: more emphasis was placed on utility and functionality, and less on a pleasant appearance of the exterior. The large, uniform blocks used to bring the workers in the city, the wide boulevards and the squares with simple buildings are the elements that can still be found today in the native landscape of East Berlin. It's true, in the eastern part of Berlin I felt like I was in a city of a country from the former communist bloc.
- The Berlin Wall was destroyed and almost completely demolished. Today there is only a small original part of the wall, which can be visited by tourists (East Side Gallery, with its paintings, very popular among tourists).
- Although the Berlin Wall was demolished, you will notice everywhere marked in the city the place where the former wall passed.
How to get to Berlin
How to get from the airport to Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city center, and with the help of public transport, you can easily travel the distance from the airport to the city.
There is no direct metro line to the airport, but I recommend you take the express bus to a metro station in the city, and from there you can reach any point in Berlin by the metro.
The buses that go to the airport are those whose numbers start with X, such as X70 or X71. The airport is located in zone C, so for a trip from or to the airport you will need a ticket for zones ABC, which costs 4 euros. You can buy the ticket from the driver, cash or card, or directly from the BVG application. The ticket is valid for 2 hours, and you can change several means of transport in one direction.
Please note that planes fly only from terminals 1 and 2, although there are buses that go only to terminal 5, located a few kilometers closer to the city.
Another option to get to the airport is by train, such as RE8. I recommend you check Google Maps, for the most optimal route to your chosen destination.
How to get around in Berlin
Berlin is a city with a well-developed public transport system, you can choose between numerous city trains (S-Bahn), subways (U-Bahn), trams or buses to get around.
You can normally cover the central area on foot, but if you want to reach more distant places, such as the airport, the East Side Gallery or the Kurfurstendamm Strasse, you would arrive much faster with a means of transport.
You can buy the tickets from the metro stations, but I recommend you to use the BGV application. Here you have several ticket options or one-day or one-week subscriptions. It is good to know that the AB area covers the whole city, and the ABC area covers also the airport.
- A simple ticket: AB zone: 3.2 euros, ABC zone: 4 euros - The ticket is valid for 2 hours and you can change several means of transport in one direction
- 4 tickets: AB zone: 10 euros, ABC zone: 14.40 euros
- 24-hour ticket: AB zone: 9.5 euros, ABC zone: 10.7 euros
- 7-day ticket: AB zone: 39 euros, ABC zone: 46 euros
Berlin Welcome Card
In Berlin you also have the opportunity to buy a city card, to take advantage of various discounts at tourist attractions and to have the transport included. city card, pentru a profita de diferite reduceri la obiectivele turistice si pentru a avea transportul inclus.
One such card is the Berlin Welcome Card, the price starts from 30 euros / 48 hours and you have the transport in the city, from the airport and discounts to most attractions in Berlin.
What to do for 3 Days in Berlin?
In the following I will describe our itinerary during the 3 days spent in the capital of Germany. You can, in turn, be inspired by this program, or find out details about the most important and visited tourist attractions.
Berlin is an interesting, beautiful city, and cosmopolitan city, and at the same time it can seem a little chaotic. Three days will not be enough to discover all the remarkable points of attraction, the more hidden places in the city or the entire street culture, but at least you will manage to enter the fascinating world of the city of Berlin.
Day 1 - Branderburg Gate, Reichstag Building
We flew to Berlin directly from Cluj-Napoca, with Wizz Air. From the airport we took the X71 bus and then the U6 subway to get to our accommodation in the Check Point Charlie area (Select Hotel Berlin The Wall). The transport ticket cost 4 euros, and we bought it directly from the BGV application. BGV application.
After we checked in, we started walking towards the most famous tourist sights in the center of Berlin, such as the Branderburg Gate or the Parliament building - Reichstag Building.
Branderburger Tor
Branderburger Toror the Brandenburg Gate, is by far the symbol of Berlin, the representative image you see everywhere when it comes to the capital of Germany. The gate is decorated with a statue of the goddess Victoria, in a chariot drawn by four horses.
The Branderburg Gate is located on the former border between East and West Berlin, today it has a special meaning for Berliners: it is a sign of both the division between the two Germanys and the subsequent reunification, the image of the gate open after the fall of the Wall being a symbol of unity and freedom.
Reichstag Building
Next to the Branderbug gate is the Parliament building, or Reichstagsgebäude, one of the emblematic buildings of Berlin. It witnessed important historical events in the last century, including the proclamation of the Republic in 1918, the fire caused in 1933 that brought the Nazis to power or the reunification of Germany in 1990.
The glass dome is the characteristic of this building, and the good news is that it can be visited for free! You only need an online appointment on the official website. Just be careful that places sell out quickly, you need to make a reservation at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
But, if you can no longer find seats online, you should know that there are chances to find tickets on the spot, for the next day. However, the counter where you can register to visit the Parliament building is not easy to find (it does not appear on Google Maps). It is a small building located on Scheidemannstraße, ahead and to the left of the Parliament building. You can enter here and check if you can still find seats at the dome.
I recommend you not to miss this point in Berlin, especially since it is free and it is a unique opportunity to climb the parliament building of one of the most developed countries in the world. And the experience and panorama from above is unique!
Grosser Tiergarten
Behind the Branderburg Gate is the Tiergarten Park, one of the largest parks in Berlin (it has approximately 210 hectares), a popular place for relaxing and walking in the city center.
Representative for this park is the Victory Column (Siegessäule), and Zoo Berlin, one of the oldest zoos in the world. An entrance ticket to the zoo is 18.5 euros / adults and minors over 16 years old, respectively 8.5 euros / child 4-15 years old.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a commemorative monument, located near the Brandenburg Gate, dedicated to the approximately 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust, in the Second World War.
The memorial is quite recently built, after the year 2000, and consists of a number of 2711 pillars of different sizes, built on uneven ground. The architecture of the memorial has no direct interpretation, but the feeling you get, walking among these tall stones, is quite sinister and disturbing.
Topography of Terror
The Topography of Terror is a memorial site and museum located on the site of the former headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS during the Second World War, opened to commemorate the victims of Nazism.
The museum presents exhibitions with photographs, documents or testimonies about the history of Nazism and the political past of the country. Stories of those persecuted or deported to concentration camps in the years before or during the war are also remembered.
The Topography of Terror is a place of historical importance, created to remember and understand the evil caused by Nazi Germany, along with the dramatic consequences of this regime.
The museum can be visited daily, and the entrance is free.
Checkpoint Charlie
Near the Topography of History museum we found Checkpoint Charlie, a former crossing point between East and West Berlin.
Checkpoint Charlie became a symbol of the division of Berlin and of the Cold War, being one of the three crossing points between West Berlin (controlled by the Federal Republic of Germany) and East Berlin (controlled by the German Democratic Republic), along with Checkpoint Alpha and Checkpoint Bravo.
Today, Checkpoint Charlie is a place of interest for tourists, they can see a replica of the former control booth, and in the area there are various exhibitions that present the history of Berlin during the time when the Berlin Wall was standing.
The Wall – asisi Panorama Berlin
If you want to find out what Berlin looked like in the days when the Wall divided the city in two, you can visit The Wall – asisi Panorama Berlin. In a 3D arrangement, you can see a panoramic image of Berlin from the 1980s.
An entrance ticket costs 11 euros.
Day 2 - Museum Island, West Berlin
The second day we decided to start with a Walking Tour, to find out as much information as possible about the capital of Germany directly from a local guide. The day continued with a walk through the historic center, on Museum Island, and we spent the evening on one of the most important boulevards in West Berlin.
Walking Tour
We started the day with a Free Walking Tour, as we usually do in every big European city we visit. The guide presented us important aspects of the history of Berlin, explained the significance of the buildings in the center and told us about the lifestyle of Berliners from the time when the city was divided by the Wall. The tour started in East Berlin, from the former city hall (Rotes Rathaus), then we went to Museum Island, Unter den Linden, BebelPlatz and Gendarmenmarkt, Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Memorial, Hitler's Bunker and ended the tour at the Brandenburg Gate .
Unter den Linden
Unter den Linden is a beautiful alley in Berlin, which connects the Brandenburg Gate to the Museum Island, and on which you can find other monuments of major importance in the city, such as the Berlin State Opera, the Humboldt University or the embassies of the main states that controlled Berlin after the Second World War - the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France and Russia. It is a street with a rich history, with numerous statues and buildings whose architecture impresses any passerby, with a lot of shops and restaurants.
The name Unter den Linden means "Under the Linden Trees" in German, and comes from the numerous linden trees planted along the alley.
BebelPlatz
Bebelplatz is a public square near Unter den Linden boulevard. The square is surrounded by the Humboldt University, the State Opera and the University Library, and is known especially through the lens of a tragic episode, that of the burning of books in 1933, under the leadership of the Nazis.
In the square there is a memorial dedicated to that moment of burning the books. On a plaque is written the tragic message of Heinrich Heine from 1820: "Where you burn books, you will end up burning people too", which seemed to foretell the terrible events that were going to take place later in the history.
Gendarmenmarkt
Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, and impresses with the two cathedrals in the mirror (the French Cathedral and the German Cathedral), and with the Konzerthaus Concert House building in the middle.
Museum Island / Museuminsel
The Museum Island is a small island located in the center of Berlin, in the middle of the river Spree, and it is, as its name suggests, an island of museums. You will find the most valuable museums in Berlin here: the National Art Museum, the Old Museum, the New Museum, the Pergamon Museum and the Bode Museum.
Besides these museums, the island is a wonderful place to be discovered and explored on foot. The buildings are works of art and the whole area is very elegant and prestigious.
You can also find here the Berliner Dome.
Berliner Dom
The Berlin Cathedral or Dome is one of the most important religious buildings in the city, and a tourist attraction.
Visitors have the opportunity to climb to the top, in the dome, and a ticket costs 10 euros.
In the crypt of the chapel there are graves of some members of the German imperial family, but which cannot be visited at the moment.
Pergamonmuseum
Pergamonmuseum is the newest museum on this island, where you will find impressive collections of major architectural monuments, such as the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, and other historical and archaeological artefacts, offering a picture of the world of ancient civilizations. It is a place suitable for history lovers.
An entrance ticket costs 12 euros, or 79 euros if you take a tour ticket to Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum and Museum Island Pass, with entrances included to Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie or Bode Museum.
Neues Museum
Neues Museum houses collections of objects from ancient Egypt, such as mummies or papyrus collections, and prehistoric artifacts from different cultures.
The entrance ticket costs 14 euros, or 79 euros if you take a tour ticket to Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum and Museum Island Pass, with entrances included to Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie or Bode Museum.
Altes Museum
Altes Museum is one of the oldest museums in Berlin, and here you can find different collections from Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquity (sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, coins).
The entrance ticket costs 10 euros, or 79 euros if you take a tour ticket to Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum and Museum Island Pass, with entrances included to Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie or Bode Museum.
Alte Nationalgalerie
Alte Nationalgalerie is an art museum with a rich collection of European works of art, from the 19th and 20th centuries, with works from classicism, romanticism or impressionism.
An entrance ticket costs 12 euros, or 79 euros if you take a tour ticket to Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum and Museum Island Pass, with entrances included to Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie or Bode Museum.
Bode Museum
History and art enthusiasts have the opportunity to admire various collections in the Bode Museum, such as the Byzantine art museum, the sculpture collection and one of the largest coin collections in the world.
An entrance ticket costs 10 euros, or 79 euros if you take a tour ticket to Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum and Museum Island Pass, with entrances included to Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie or Bode Museum.
I admit, of all these points of attraction on Museum Island, we chose to visit only the Cathedral and to climb up to the dome. But I still recommend those interested in art and ancient history to take the time to visit these museums.
Kreuzberg
From the Museum Island we set off towards the west of Berlin, reaching the Kreuzberg district on our way.
Kreuzberg is a vibrant neighborhood with an active nightlife, cultural diversity and energetic atmosphere. Here you find communities from different corners of the world living together, such as Turks, Arabs or Africans.
The neighborhood has a lot of bars, clubs or cafes and street art is well represented, through various graffiti works.
West Berlin
In the evening we arrived in one of the most crowded areas in Berlin, more precisely in the heart of the former West Berlin.
Kurfürstendamm Strasse
Kurfürstendamm Strasse, or Kudamm for short, is the busiest and most famous shopping street in Berlin, with a lot of luxury shops, restaurants, cafes and hotels.
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Kurfürstendamm Strasse offers a symbolic image of Berlin in the midst of World War II. The church suffered significant damage due to bombings during the Second World War. The church was neither demolished nor repaired, and the ruins of the church were kept as a commemorative monument of the events of those sad years.
Postdamer Platz
Postdamer Platz is a public square in Berlin, which today has become a modern business and entertainment center. In the 20th century, the square was one of the busiest places in Berlin, but after the separation of Berlin, Postdamer Platz became a symbol of division, being divided directly by the Berlin Wall.
Day 3 - East Berlin, TV Tower, East Side Gallery
We kept the third day to explore the eastern part of Berlin. I admit, we were a little shocked at the beginning by the image we encountered here: communist blocks, typical Soviet buildings, not-so-elegant squares and wide boulevards, like you find in any other city in a former communist area. But, all these are part of the overall view of the entire city of Berlin, and it brings a special charm to it. If in the central part and in West Berlin we found a harmonious, elegant, western city, East Berlin reminded us a lot of the cities in the eastern part of Europe, from the former communist countries.
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is the central point of East Berlin, which bears the name of the former Russian Tsar since 1805. With the famous TV tower, the Urania clock and numerous shopping centers, Alexanderplatz is one of the busiest places in Berlin, it is a transport hub and a point of interest for tourists and locals alike.
It is not an elegant square, as you would find in any other Western European capital. The communist period left its mark on this place, you will find distinct elements and characteristics, which reflected the policy of the regime in the years after the Second World War: a large square, with uniform and simple buildings, without emphasis on the appearance of the place.
Urania-Weltzeituhr
Urania-Weltzeituhr, or Urania World Clock, is a landmark in the Alexanderplatz square. The clock was built in 1969 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the German Democratic Republic.
The clock is represented by a solar system above a ring, which rotates non-stop, displaying the time of each city written on the panel.
The Television Tower / Berliner Fernsehturm
With a height of over 360 meters, the TV Tower in Berlin is one of the main tourist attractions in the German capital. If you get here, I recommend you to buy a ticket and climb the tower, you will have a panorama of the whole city, and you will be able to spot every important monument in Berlin from above.
An entrance ticket to the Television Tower costs 24.5 euros.
Karl-Marx-Allee
One of the city's biggest streets, an important boulevard in East Berlin starting from Alexanderplatz, is Karl-Marx-Alee, formerly called Stalin's Alley.
What is somewhat captivating here is the feeling that this boulevard leaves you with. From a highly developed country in Western Europe, you feel that you have landed in a completely different world, the area being rebuilt in the classic socialist style after the Second World War.
The Berlin Wall – East Side Gallery
Another major point of interest for tourists is the East Side Gallery. This is a famous open-air art gallery, created on the longest remaining part of the Berlin Wall.
On a distance of over 1 kilometer, you will find here a collection of paintings made directly on the wall, some with strong political messages, mainly related to the period when that Wall divided Berlin in two.
The most famous painting on this wall is “Bruderkuss”, represented by the kiss between Leonid Breschnew, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, and Erich Honecker, the General Secretary of the Socialist Party of the GDR.
The gallery can be visited at any time, free of charge.
Nikolaiviertel
Nikolaiviertel is a chic and elegant neighborhood in the heart of Berlin, around the Nikolai Church, built in 1230. The neighborhood did not withstand the bombings during the Second World War, so all the buildings were rebuilt after the war according to the old plan. Today it is a place very frequented by tourists, you can find different terraces and authentic restaurants here, where you can serve dishes specific to Berlin and German cuisine.
DDR Museum
Because time allowed us, and wanting to stay somewhat in the mood of the whole day, we chose to visit the DDR museumas well. The museum presents the history and aspects of the life of the citizens who lived in East Germany (DDR is an acronym for GDR - German Democratic Republic).
An entrance ticket costs 13.5 euros, and might be interesting for those who want to know how Germans lived in the communist part of the country. But, considering that we, as Romanians, also come from a country with a communist past, the museum itself does not necessarily offer us unknown elements - they are aspects of life that we also had the opportunity to see or live in Romania.
Boat ride on river Spree
We ended the day with a pleasant and relaxing walk on the river Spree: we admired the Museum Island from the boat, the Nikolai district or the Parliament building. It was a beautiful experience, and if you have time, I recommend it to you too.
Such a trip starts from 20 euros, and departs from the Berlin Dome area. You can buy your ticket on the spot or online: Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat.
Other tourist attractions in Berlin
We only had 3 days available in Berlin, which did not allow us to visit all the tourist attractions of interest to us. I will also mention these in the article, in case you want to put them on your list.
Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
Sanssouci Palace is a beautiful palace in Potsdam, a short distance from Berlin. The palace has an impressive architecture, with beautiful gardens, and was the summer residence of King Frederick II of Prussia.
Visiting this palace can be an idea for a day trip from Berlin, you can reach Potsdam by train in one hour, or you can choose a trip directly from Berlin.
An entrance ticket costs 22 euros.
Schloss Charlotenburg
Charlottenburg Palace is one of the most beautiful castles in Berlin. The palace was built in the 17th century and was the residence for various Prussian kings or German emperors.
The entrance ticket costs 19 euros.
Museums in Berlin
Berlin has a lot of museums, over 150 in number, which offer something for everyone: from art, history, technology, to interactive or entertaining museums.
Besides the famous museums on The Museum Island (Pergamom, Neues Museum, Altes Museum, Alte Nationalgelerie, Bode Museum), and those already visited and mentioned above (THE WALL: asisi Panorama Berlin, DDR Museum), other interesting museums would be:
- Deutches Technickmuseum: 8 euros / adult, 4 euros / child
- Berlin DARK MATTER Experience: 22,5 euro
- Natural History Museum: 11 euro
- Berlin Story Museum: 12 euro
Where to stay in Berlin
In Berlin you have many accommodation options, and the prices for accommodation near the center start from 100 euros room/night. I recommend you to look for an accommodation close to a metro station, to have quick access to the center, with free cancellation and with grades of at least 8.
We stayed at the Select Hotel Berlin The Wall, near Checkpoint Charlie and the U6 subway station, where we paid 138 euros / night.
Where to eat in Berlin
In Berlin you can find food for all tastes and all budgets. You can choose an elegant place in the Nikolaiviertel district, where to serve traditional dishes, you can go to the Kreuzberg district to enjoy the energetic atmosphere there, or you can dine directly on the sand, at Charlie's Beach.
I recommend you to try Gemuse Kebap if you come to Berlin. It is not an authentic German product, of course, but it is delicious, and quite different from the kebap we were used to, it is prepared with many vegetables and cheese on top.
And for a good coffee, don't miss the Einstein Kaffee cafes. You can see them everywhere in the city, and they have very tasty products.
Where to go shopping in Berlin
If you want a shopping session, I recommend you to go to Kurfürstendamm Strasse, the most important shopping street in Berlin, with both luxury stores and more accessible ones.
Do not miss here KaDeWe, the second largest shopping center in Europe, after Harrods, in London.
How much did our trip to Berlin cost
- Flight Cluj-Napoca – Berlin with Wizz Air: 70 euros/person
- Accommodation Select Hotel Berlin The Wall: 415 euros / room / 3 nights (207 euros / person)
- Transport in the city: 15 euros / person - We only bought single tickets, mainly to the airport, and we walked a lot
- Tourist attraction entrances::
- TV Tower: 24 euro
- The Wall – asisi Panorama Berlin: 11 euro
- Berliner Dom: 10 euro
- DDR Museum: 13 euro
- Boat ride on river Spree: 20 euro
A 3-day city break in Berlin, without meals or other additional purchases, cost us 370 euros / person..
This city is impressive, and what we found the most interesting is the way how Berlin was rebuilt and divided after the Second World War. You have two cities in one, where several architectural styles were merged. It is a city that deserves to be discovered, for its contrasts, for its tourist attractions and for the beautiful atmosphere here. We really liked Berlin, and I'm sure you will love it too!