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For those who don’t speak a word of German, arriving in Berlin, just like in any other Germany city I believe, can be a bit scary, with all those weird and long words that you wonder how it is possible to pronounce them without taking a breath in the middle, but once you get used to it, you realize everything is very simple.

Sometimes when we think about Berlin, what comes to our mind first are those sad and grey times of the Cold War Era, making us believe that Berlin is all about block greyish buildings, or that Berlin is filled with the scars of the Second World War, but it is not so true. After years of globalization and modernization, Berlin changed it’s topography a lot.

I remember my teacher saying, years ago, when she went to Berlin, she could easily distinguish the East and West side of the wall just looking around, because one side was far more developed than the other. Arriving there nowadays you will see a very different reality.

Turned out it is one of my favorite cities nowadays. There are so many things to do in Berlin that I would recommend you spend at least one week there, but I know it is not always possible, so in this guide, we gonna cover what to do in Berlin in 3 days.

If you only have 3 days in Berlin, I would highly recommend buying the hop on hop off bus ticket as this is the fastest way to get from one tourist point to the other, and the Museum Pass Berlin for those who love museums, it gives you free access to over 30 museums in the city, super worth, because Berlin has so many museums and in my opinion, many museums are on my list of favorite museums in the world.

These are also great options if you are planning to spend less on your trip to Berlin.

Both passes are perfect if you have a short stay in the city, and cover most of the important places to visit in Berlin, they are a good option if you want to save time and money.

3 Days in Berlin as a Beginner

Berlin breathes history and art, you can find fragments of different periods of its past in every corner of the city. It has more than 170 museums and galleries, innumerable tourist points, and one of the most eccentric nightlife in Europe.

There are too many things to see and do in Berlin, and it hard to leave the city without willing to come back as soon as possible, but with this itinerary of 3 days in Berlin, you will be able to see the most important areas and buildings.

In my opinion, the best way to wander around cities is by bus, it is not as fast as a metro, but at least gives you the chance to actually watch from the window the city’s life while you pass by. In Berlin, there are two bus lines (number 100 and 200) that pass close to many of the touristic points.

The Bus terminal, as well as the RE (train) terminal, is right in front of the Tiergarten Zoo, so if you are staying nearby, it’s an easy place to catch the public transport and keep in mind in case you need to localize yourself.

Another fun way to visit the tourist attractions in a more fast way is to take the Hop On Hop Off bus. In Berlin, we opted for this option as there are some important points far away from each other, so it would be more convenient, plus the tour with the bus is available in 13 different languages, and as my mom doesn’t speak English, it was great for her as she could understand the explanations.

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Day One

You can take one of these two buses mentioned above and head to the Brandenburg Gate, one of the most famous landmarks of Germany, finished in 1791, this is the only remaining gate in the city out of 18 that were built. The Quadriga atop of the gate was once seized by Napoleon and sent to Paris, but retrieved to Berlin in1814.

Close to the Brandenburg Gate is the Reichstag, the German parliament, damaged during the Second World War it was rebuilt and its original dome replaced by its famous glass dome.

Nowadays it is possible to visit the dome, but it is necessary to buy a ticket. In case you don’t want to visit the dome or ate not able to, you can always enjoy the yard in front of the building, a picnic is always a good idea.

From the Brandenburg Gate you can also visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, an area covered with 2,711 concrete slabs in honor of the Jews killed during the Second World War.

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Following the avenue in front of the Brandenburg Gate, you can take the bus or walk straight until the Berlin Cathedral. Although you need to pay to visit inside, the building itself is already worth a picture.

The Cathedral is located in the Museum Island, and if you are a fan of museums like me you can pick one of two (depending on your speed) to visit today, or just wander around the buildings admiring their different architectures.

The Island is home of 5 museums, among them the Pergamon Museum that houses the famous Pergamon Altar, which gave the name to the museums and the Neues Museum, home of the famous bust of the queen Nefertiti.

In the same avenue you followed to arrive at the Berlin Cathedral, you can keep walking straight, or take the bus to the Alexanderplatz, the famous square, there you will find some shops, restaurants, the World Clock and the great Fernsehturm, also known as the TV Tower.

It is possible to climb the TV Tower, there you find a restaurant with panoramic view, if you are not up to eat there, perhaps because you can find cheaper food anywhere else, you can shamelessly buy some water as an excuse to admire the view, and thank me later for the tip.

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Day Two

Well, there is nothing much to do in the Gendarmenmarkt Platz, but the buildings are worth a view. In the center, you will find the Concert Hall and the German and French churches on its sides.

Close to the Gendarmenmarkt Platz is the Checkpoint Charlie or Checkpoint C, the last remaining Checkpoint from the Cold War era.

There were three crossings between the West and East side of the wall. It was named by the Allies using the phonetic alphabet. In front of the Checkpoint, there is a place where you can take photos with two people dressed like soldiers.