Berlin travel guide
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Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany

Berlin travel guide

From Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo

History, street art and one of the world's best nightlife scenes. The best time to visit Berlin is May, June, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
May, June, August
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Berlin

The best time to visit Berlin is May, June, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Berlin

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

1757 raid on Berlin
1757 raid on Berlin
The 1757 raid on Berlin took place during the Third Silesian War. Cavalrymen of the Holy Roman Empire attacked and briefly occupied Berlin, the capital of Prussia. According to an
~$5 · 1.5h
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LAS Art Foundation
LAS Art Foundation is a non-profit arts organisation in Berlin, Germany. It was launched in 2019 by Jan Fischer and Bettina Kames, focussing on exploring the intersection of art, s
~$5 · 1.5h
Kino Babylon
Kino Babylon
The Kino Babylon is a cinema in the Mitte neighbourhood of Berlin and part of a listed building complex at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz opposite the Volksbühne theatre. The building was er
~$5 · 1.5h
Scheunenviertel
Scheunenviertel
is a neighborhood of Mitte in the centre of Berlin. It is situated to the north of the medieval Altberlin area, east of the Rosenthaler Straße and Hackescher Markt.
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
The Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz is the second tallest building in Berlin and the 48th-tallest building and tallest hotel-only building in Germany. The 41-floor skysc
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Berlin
Taste the signature dishes of Berlin.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Berlin itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · 1757 raid on Berlin12:30 · Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · LAS Art Foundation12:30 · Kino Babylon16:00 · Stasi Records Agency
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Day 3
09:00 · Scheunenviertel12:30 · Karl-Liebknecht-Haus16:00 · 1976 Conference of Communist and Workers Parties of Europe
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Day 4
09:00 · Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße (Berlin)12:30 · Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz16:00 · Berlin Alexanderplatz station

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Berlin itinerary →

Berlin travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Berlin?+

The best months to visit Berlin are May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Berlin?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Berlin, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Berlin expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Berlin (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Berlin?+

Popular highlights include 1757 raid on Berlin, LAS Art Foundation, Kino Babylon and Scheunenviertel. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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