18 days in Hamburg & Berlin Itinerary

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Explore Hamburg's surroundings by going to Focke-Museum (in Bremen), Wilhelmshaven (Nationalparkverwaltung Niedersaechsisches Wattenmeer & KZ-Gedenkstatte Alter Banter Weg) and The Wadden Sea, Germany (in Norden). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Miniatur Wunderland, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Tierpark Hagenbeck, explore the world behind art at Kunsthalle Hamburg, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Hamburg trip itinerary planner.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Hamburg. In June in Hamburg, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the train to Berlin.

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

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Zoo Berlin, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Berlin day trip planning website.

Traveling by train from Hamburg to Berlin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train back home.