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Berlin in 4 Days: A Realistic First-Time Itinerary
Plan four days in Berlin without wasting time: historic Mitte, the Wall and eastern neighborhoods, Charlottenburg and City West, then Potsdam or a slower Berlin alternative.
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Berlin in 3 Days: A Realistic First-Time Itinerary
Plan three days in Berlin without rushing: historic Mitte, Wall history and eastern neighborhoods, then Charlottenburg and City West with smart swaps for museums, rain and families.
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Itineraries
Day-by-day routes built around real walking distances and opening hours.
1day
One day, done properly
A single walkable arc through the centre, with one museum rather than four.
2days
Two days that are not rushed
Two days split between the historic centre and one eastern district.
3days
Three days with room to breathe
Enough time for the major collections, two neighborhoods and an afternoon by water.
7days
A week, including what is around
Berlin at a resident's pace, with two day trips out of the city.