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Berlin in 6 Days: A Journey Through History and Culture

Marlon Osorio

Marlon Osorio

2 Oct 2023

Discover the vibrant city of Berlin in this 6-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall Memorial, immerse yourself in the city's rich history at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and soak in the lively atmosphere of Alexanderplatz and Mauerpark.

Trip to Berlin

Day 1
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$0

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$ 20

Soviet War Memorial Treptow
Massive military memorial & cemetery for the millions of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Berlin Wall Memorial
Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$ 10

Spreepark
Cultural & educational tours & events of a one-time amusement park undergoing restoration.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$ 10

Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Potsdamer Platz
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Viktoriapark
Park with a National Monument for the Napoleonic Wars on a hilltop with waterfalls & viewpoints.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$ 20

Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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House of World Cultures
Artistic productions from around the world, with a focus on non-European cultures & societies.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$ 10

Reichstag Building
Neo-Renaissance parliament building topped by a Norman Foster glass dome with 360-degree city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Humboldt Forum
Originally built in the 15th century, this stately royal & imperial palace offers exhibits & tours.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$ 10

Alexanderplatz
Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Mauerpark
Park with grassland & trees set on the site of the former border between East & West Berlin.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $78 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$78