Berlin: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June, July, August and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 79°F (26°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is July.

1. Jan35°54 mm
2. Feb39°39 mm
3. Mar46°40 mm
4. Apr58°29 mm
5. May67°53 mm
6. Jun75°57 mm
7. Jul79°80 mm
8. Aug78°58 mm
9. Sep69°49 mm
10. Oct57°49 mm
11. Nov45°49 mm
12. Dec38°48 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Berlin

Written with AI from public facts about Berlin, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Central Berlin

Morning

Brandenburg Gate

Mitte

See Berlin’s landmark gate, then take an easy stroll through nearby Pariser Platz.

Afternoon

Reichstag Building

Mitte

Admire the historic parliament building from outside; check official visitor information before planning a dome visit.

Evening

Gendarmenmarkt

Mitte

Enjoy dinner near this handsome square, known for its concert hall and twin churches.

Day 2 Museums and the river

Morning

Museum Island

Mitte

Choose one museum and allow plenty of time; the island’s buildings are a major cultural landmark.

Afternoon

Berlin Cathedral

Mitte

Visit the cathedral and take a relaxed walk along the nearby Spree riverfront.

Evening

Hackescher Markt

Mitte

Choose from the cafés and restaurants around this lively square and nearby courtyards.

Day 3 A quieter side of Berlin

Morning

Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg

Explore the palace grounds at an unhurried pace, with benches and gardens along the way.

Afternoon

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Charlottenburg

See the preserved tower and modern church, a striking reminder of Berlin’s history.

Evening

Savignyplatz

Charlottenburg

Have an easy dinner at one of the restaurants around this leafy square.

What to eat

• Try a Berlin currywurst or a döner kebab from a well-reviewed local shop.
• Look for traditional German dishes such as schnitzel and potato salad.
• Berlin bakeries offer pretzels, cakes and other easy snacks.

Getting there

• Fly into Berlin Brandenburg (BER).
• From New York: about 8 h 10 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 11 h 38 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 1 h 47 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Berlin has an extensive public transport network, including U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses. Check current routes and accessible options before each outing, and allow time for transfers. BER airport is connected to the city by rail and bus.
• Check official German entry rules for your nationality before travel.
• Distances can be longer than they look on a map; plan rests and check lift and step-free access for your route.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• MitteIt is central for major sights and makes a convenient base for a first visit.
• CharlottenburgIt offers a calmer base with restaurants, shops and good public transport connections.

The official Berlin tourism siteWhere to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Berlin

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union (EU). The metropolis is also one of the states of Germany, being the third-smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, bordering Brandenburg's capital Potsdam to the southwest. The urban area of Berlin has a population of 4.5 million, making it the second most populous in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's…

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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