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Berlin in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Berlin lets you add a day trip to the city and its history. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Berlin — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: centre & Wall
  2. 2Day 2: Third Reich & museums
  3. 3Day 3: Potsdam or Dresden
  4. 4Food & nightlife evenings

Day 1: the centre and the Wall

See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie.

Day 2: history and museums

Take a Third Reich tour and explore Museum Island.

Day 3: a day trip

Head to Potsdam’s palaces, the Sachsenhausen memorial, or baroque Dresden.

Berlin in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Berlin?
Three days is ideal — the historic centre and the Wall, Third Reich history and Museum Island, and a day trip to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen or Dresden.
What is the best day trip from Berlin for 3 days?
Potsdam’s palaces are the easiest and most elegant; Sachsenhausen is the most historically important; Dresden is a beautiful baroque option if you don’t mind the distance.
How do I plan a 3-day Berlin itinerary?
Spend day one on the centre and the Wall, day two on Third Reich history and Museum Island, and day three on a day trip, booking the Reichstag and museums ahead.