17 days in Berlin Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

You'll get in some beach time at Strandbad Muggelsee and Strandbad Tegeler See. Do some cultural sightseeing at Pergamonmuseum and Potsdamer Platz. There's much more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, examine the collection at Topography of Terror, and get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building.

For ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Berlin trip builder.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin Schoenefeld. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.