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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

Landmark

Brandenburg Gate + Reichstag

45 min from BER

18th-century neoclassical gate + glass-dome Reichstag (free entry, must book ahead at reichstag.de). The Berlin icon.

Landmark

East Side Gallery (Berlin Wall)

35 min from BER

1.3 km longest remaining Berlin Wall section — 105 murals by international artists. Free. Open 24/7. Best in daylight.

Landmark

Museum Island (UNESCO)

50 min from BER

Five museums on a Spree island — Pergamon, Altes, Neues, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode. EUR 19 day-pass. 3+ hours easy.

food

Currywurst + craft beer (Mitte)

45 min from BER

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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Eat here first

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.