About Berlin
Berlin is the capital of Germany, home to around 3,426,354 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Berlin
1
Brandenburg Gate
2
Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery
3
Museum Island
4
Reichstag dome (book ahead)
5
Checkpoint Charlie
6
Holocaust Memorial
7
Tiergarten and Victory Column
8
Kreuzberg street art and food
Budget travel
Free things to do in Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery
Holocaust Memorial
Kreuzberg street art and food
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Brandenburg Gate
- Visit Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery
- Visit Museum Island
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Reichstag dome (book ahead)
- Visit Checkpoint Charlie
- Visit Holocaust Memorial
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Tiergarten and Victory Column
- Visit Kreuzberg street art and food
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap
Döner · The city's most famous döner queue
- $
Konnopke's Imbiss
Currywurst · Berlin currywurst institution since 1930
- $$
Zur Letzten Instanz
German · Berlin's oldest restaurant (1621)
- $
Markthalle Neun Street Food
Street food · Thursday Street Food Thursday — locals' night
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel Adlon Kempinski
Unter den Linden · Landmark beside the Brandenburg Gate
- $$$
Soho House Berlin
Mitte · Converted department store — creative favourite
- $$$
25hours Bikini Berlin
Charlottenburg · Playful design hotel overlooking the zoo
In pictures
Berlin gallery
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