Berlin

Stand before the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s neoclassical icon and symbol of reunification, then visit the Reichstag’s glass dome for sweeping city views and a close look at Germany’s parliament (the Bundestag). Book dome access in advance and bring photo ID to enter.

Walk the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall at about 1.3 kilometres, and admire its vivid murals painted after the wall fell. Then head to the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße to see a preserved section, a watchtower and the documentation center that explain the city’s division. Plan to see both.

Explore Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and step into the Pergamon Museum to see the monumental Pergamon Altar, the reconstructed Ishtar Gate, and outstanding ancient Near Eastern and Islamic collections. Some displays in the Pergamon have been affected by long-term renovation, so check opening hours and book timed-entry tickets before you go.

Venture off the beaten path into Kreuzberg and Neukölln, where bold murals and ever-changing street art turn back streets into an open-air gallery. Indie cafés, craft beer bars, and a lively multicultural scene invite you to linger, so go explore on foot and soak it in.

Wander the leafy paths of Tiergarten, Berlin's central park, and pause by ponds, monuments or the Victory Column (Siegessäule) for a quiet breather. Then head to a rooftop terrace in Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg for sweeping skyline views, and book ahead if you plan to dine so you can catch the sunset.

Berlin's world‑famous techno clubs such as Berghain and Tresor and a thriving underground scene keep the dance floor alive well into the morning. Expect long queues and selective door policies, so bring photo ID, check event listings in advance, and get ready for a night that spills into day.