Things to Do in Berlin
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Berlin, Germany — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Brandenburg Gate + Reichstag
18th-century neoclassical gate + glass-dome Reichstag (free entry, must book ahead at reichstag.de). The Berlin icon.
East Side Gallery (Berlin Wall)
1.3 km longest remaining Berlin Wall section — 105 murals by international artists. Free. Open 24/7. Best in daylight.
Museum Island (UNESCO)
Five museums on a Spree island — Pergamon, Altes, Neues, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode. EUR 19 day-pass. 3+ hours easy.
Currywurst + craft beer (Mitte)
Curry 36 (Mehringdamm) is the legendary Berlin currywurst stand — EUR 4. Pair with a Berliner Pilsner or Schöfferhofer.
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Things to do in Berlin
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Currywurst. Döner kebab (invented in Berlin). Berliner pfannkuchen (jam doughnut). Eisbein (pork knuckle). Berliner Weisse beer.
Local tip
BER is 24km from centre — FEX (EUR 4.40, 30 min) is the fast option. For 5+ hours: Brandenburg Gate + East Side Gallery + currywurst is achievable. Berlin's S-Bahn runs 24h Friday + Saturday, useful for late-night layovers. ATMs only (cash culture).
Where to stay
Hotels across Berlin — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.