Berlin itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · GermanyOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ €82
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Berlin itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Mitte: Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
- Day 2 Museum Island
- Day 3 The Wall: Bernauer and East Side
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €82 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–16:00
Mitte: Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
Landmark
Brandenburger Tor
Pariser Platz is empty in the morning; look through the gate towards the Tiergarten.
FreeLandmark
Holocaust Memorial
2,711 concrete blocks; the underground information centre is free.
FreeLandmark
Reichstag Dome
Free, but book online 2-3 weeks ahead (bring ID). Glass dome with audio guide and city views.
Free- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap
The legendary vegetable doner on Mehringdamm. Expect a 30-60 minute queue, shorter at lunchtime.
≈ €7 per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Gendarmenmarkt
Berlin's most beautiful square, with its twin cathedrals and the Konzerthaus.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Curry 36 MehringdammCurrywurst opposite Mustafa's, if there's no queue.
- Berlin CathedralClimb the cathedral dome (270 steps); right by Museum Island.
Day 2 · 09:30–16:30
Museum Island
Culture
Pergamonmuseum Das Panorama
The main building is closed until 2027; the Ishtar Gate panorama and Pergamon pieces are in the neighbouring building.
≈ €14 per personCulture
Neues Museum
Home of the Nefertiti bust. Book a timed ticket online; the Museum Island day pass is 24 EUR.
≈ €14 per personCulture
Alte Nationalgalerie
Caspar David Friedrich and the German Romantics.
≈ €12 per personFood
Hackescher Markt Yemek
The courtyards of the Hackesche Höfe, with cafes and street food.
≈ €15 per personLandmark
Hackesche Höfe & Haus Schwarzenberg
Art nouveau courtyards and the graffiti-covered Schwarzenberg courtyard (Anne Frank Zentrum).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bode MuseumByzantine art and sculpture, at the tip of the island by the river.
- Zeit für Brot Alte SchönhauserBakery known for its cinnamon rolls.
Day 3 · 09:30–16:30
The Wall: Bernauer and East Side
Landmark
Berlin Wall Memorial Bernauer Strasse
An original section of the Wall, the death strip and a documentation centre. The most honest account of the Wall, and free.
FreeNature
Mauerpark
Flea market and karaoke on Sundays; on other days, a park with Wall graffiti.
FreeLandmark
Prenzlauer Berg Kollwitzplatz
Cafes and Kastanienallee; market Thursday to Saturday.
FreeFood
Konnopke's Imbiss
Currywurst under the U-Bahn tracks since 1930, an East Berlin classic.
≈ €5 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
East Side Gallery
1.3 km of paintings on the Wall, including the Brezhnev-Honecker kiss. Walk on to Oberbaumbrücke.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Burgermeister Schlesisches TorBurgers in a former public toilet building, near the East Side Gallery.
- Checkpoint CharlieA tourist crossing point; the Mauermuseum charges admission. Choose it instead of East Side.
Day 4 · 10:00–18:00
Kreuzberg and Neukölln
Food
Markthalle Neun
Kreuzberg's market hall: Street Food Thursday, and a market on Saturday.
≈ €12 per personNature
Landwehrkanal Walk
A stroll along the canal; the Turkish market at Maybachufer runs Tuesday to Friday.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Tempelhofer Feld
A vast, windswept open space in winter; keep the walk short.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Neukölln Weserstrasse
Bars and cafes in Berlin's young neighbourhood.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Hamy Cafe Neukölln
Vietnamese cuisine; a cheap Neukölln favourite.
≈ €8 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Rüyam Gemüse KebabA doner alternative in Neukölln.
- Jewish Museum BerlinA Libeskind building; choose it over Tempelhof in the rain.
Day 5 · 10:00–17:00
Charlottenburg and the West
Culture
Charlottenburg Palace
Prussian palace with a baroque garden: the Altes Schloss and Neuer Flügel.
≈ €12 per personNature
Charlottenburg Palace Gardens
The palace gardens, with a lake; free.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
A bombed-out tower beside the new church with its blue glass.
FreeFood
KaDeWe 6th Floor Food Hall
Europe's largest food hall; eat oysters or wurst at the counter.
≈ €25 per personShopping
Bikini Berlin & Zoo
A concept mall with a terrace overlooking the zoo (Monkey Bar).
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Schwarzes CaféA 24-hour cafe in Charlottenburg.
- Berlin ZooGermany's oldest zoo; choose it instead of the mall.
Day 6 · 09:30–17:00Day trip
Potsdam
Culture
Sanssouci Palace
40 minutes on the S7. Frederick's palace with vineyard terraces; timed ticket.
≈ €22 per personNature
Sanssouci Park
Walk through the park to the Chinese House and the New Palace; 300 hectares.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Dutch Quarter Potsdam
The Dutch Quarter, with red-brick houses and cafes.
FreeFood
Maison Charlotte Potsdam
A French bistro in the Dutch Quarter.
≈ €22 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Cecilienhof
The country house where the 1945 Potsdam Conference took place; see the Truman-Stalin-Churchill table.
≈ €14 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Potsdam BrauhausA brewery pub serving schnitzel.
- Glienicke BridgeThe spy bridge; choose it instead of Cecilienhof.
Day 7 · 09:30–13:45
Alexanderplatz and a gentle goodbye
Landmark
Berlin TV Tower
The 203 m TV tower. Book the first slot of the morning online; it has a revolving restaurant.
≈ €25 per personLandmark
Nikolaiviertel
Berlin's oldest quarter (rebuilt), with the Nikolaikirche.
FreeFood
Zur Letzten Instanz
Berlin's oldest restaurant, open since 1621; try the eisbein (boiled pork knuckle).
≈ €20 per personLandmark
Alexanderplatz World Clock
The World Time Clock. The Airport Express to BER takes 30 minutes: time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Curry 61 AlexanderplatzQuick currywurst.
- DDR MuseumAn interactive museum of everyday life in East Germany.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Berlin trip easier
- A BVG day ticket for zones AB costs about 9 EUR; the Berlin WelcomeCard covers transport plus discounts. The FEX/S9 to BER takes 30-40 minutes. Cycling is ideal in this flat city.
- The Reichstag dome is free, but you must register online 2-3 weeks ahead. Museum Island uses timed tickets, and entry is free on the first Sunday of the month (Museumssonntag).
- Winter is 0-5°C and grey, and it gets dark by 16:00. Museums are a good bet, and in December there are Christmas markets (Gendarmenmarkt); January is cheap.
- Doner is 6-8 EUR (Mustafa's, Rüyam), currywurst 4-5 EUR, and a restaurant meal 15-25 EUR. Tip 5-10% by rounding up; cash is still common.
- Shops are closed on Sundays. The Mauerpark flea market is on Sundays, and Markthalle Neun is busiest on Thursday evening.
- Clubs (Berghain) run Friday to Sunday; the door policy is selective, so wear black. Photos are banned.
Spending: ≈ €575 per person for 7 days
- Food€300
- Entry and tours€150
- Local transport€55
- Other€70
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Berlin?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Berlin cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €82 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Berlin?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.