Family-Friendly Itinerary for Berlin in 3 Days

  • Day 1: Berlin Zoo
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Alexanderplatz

    The Berlin Zoo is the oldest zoo in Germany, and it's home to over 20,000 animals from nearly 1,500 different species. The highlight is the Giant Panda exhibit, but visitors can also see giraffes, polar bears, and many more.

  • Day 2: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin
    25 minutes (4 miles) from Berlin Zoo

    The LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin is an indoor attraction designed specifically for families with children aged 3-10. The centre has over 4 million LEGO bricks and features a 4D cinema, a play area, and plenty of interactive exhibits.

  • Day 3: Natural History Museum
    15 minutes (3 miles) from LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin

    The Natural History Museum in Berlin is the largest museum of natural history in Germany. Visitors can see dinosaur skeletons, a collection of meteorites, and fossils. The highlight, however, is the exhibition on the evolution of life.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Berlin Zoo (3 hours, €20 per adult ticket)
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin (4 hours, €20 per adult ticket)
  • Natural History Museum (4 hours, €8 per adult ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €96 per adult

Transportation

One of the best ways to get around Berlin is by public transportation. The city has an extensive subway (U-Bahn) and train (S-Bahn) network that covers most areas of the city. A day ticket for zones A and B costs €7.70 per adult. Taxis are also widely available, but they can be expensive.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag Building. If you have less time, skip the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin and spend more time at the Berlin Zoo and the Natural History Museum.

Airports

The main airport in Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), located 11 miles south of the city center. The airport code is BER, and it serves as the hub for airlines such as Lufthansa and Ryanair.

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