4-Day Berlin Itinerary: July 7th - July 10th, 2025

Day 1: Arrival & Reichstag Building

Morning: Arrive at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) at 13:40. Take the Airport Express train (FEX) from the airport to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (~30 minutes). From there, take a 10-minute taxi or walk to Leonardo Royal Hotel for check-in and freshen up.

Afternoon: Head to the Reichstag Building for your 11:00 am visit. After exploring the iconic dome and parliament, visit the nearby Brandenburg Gate and take a stroll down Unter den Linden boulevard.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at Kopps (vegan restaurant near Mitte). Walk along the scenic Spree River and relax at Mauerpark or nearby bars.

Day 2: Stasi Museum & Berlin Wall

Morning: Have breakfast at SV Besitos (vegan-friendly café near the hotel). Take U-Bahn U2 from Alexanderplatz to Stasi Museum in Lichtenberg. Explore the museum showcasing East Germany's secret police history.

Afternoon: Visit the nearby Lichtenberg Memorial. Then take S-Bahn S3 or S5 to East Side Gallery to see the open-air gallery of the Berlin Wall remains along the Spree River.

Evening: Dine at Vöner, a popular vegan doner spot in Friedrichshain. Explore the vibrant nightlife or relax at Simon-Dach-Straße.

Day 3: TV Tower & Cathedral

Morning: Breakfast at 1990 Vegan Living near Alexanderplatz. Visit the Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) for panoramic city views.

Afternoon: Walk to the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) on Museum Island and explore its impressive architecture and crypt. Visit nearby Humboldt Forum and Neues Museum.

Evening: Dinner at Lucky Leek, a highly rated vegan restaurant. Take an evening stroll along Unter den Linden or enjoy a spa session at the hotel.

Day 4: Leisure & Departure

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel or visit Daluma, a vegan spot for fresh juices and bowls. Take a relaxed walk or bike ride through Tiergarten Park.

Afternoon: Explore Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) for some last-minute shopping and visit nearby Kurfürstendamm boulevard. Have a light vegan lunch nearby at Beets & Roots.

Evening: Return to the hotel to collect luggage. Take the Airport Express train (FEX) from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Brandenburg Airport for your 21:15 flight.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Reichstag Building – 2 hours – Free (requires registration)
• Brandenburg Gate & Unter den Linden – 2 hours – Free
• Stasi Museum – 2 hours – €8
• East Side Gallery (Berlin Wall) – 1.5 hours – Free
• TV Tower – 1.5 hours – €24
• Berlin Cathedral – 1.5 hours – €10
• Humboldt Forum & Neues Museum (optional) – 2 hours – €19 combined
• Tiergarten Park (walk/bike) – 1-2 hours – Free
• Transport (Airport to hotel round trip + city transport) – approx. €15 per trip – €30 total
• Meals (average vegan meals) – approx. €15-25 per meal – estimated €140 for 4 days

Total estimated cost: Approximately €250-280 (excluding accommodation and flights)

Tips

For those wanting to extend the trip, consider an additional day exploring Potsdam’s palaces and gardens, only a short train ride away. To reduce the trip duration, prioritize the Reichstag, Berlin Wall East Side Gallery, and TV Tower, omitting some museums and leisurely park visits.