Explore the former divide between West and East Berlin. Check out the East Side Gallery and enjoy the murals on the preserved sections of the wall. Relax in the nearby Treptower Park for a picnic or stroll.
Take in the vast array of museums on Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Pergamon Museum offers a range of Ancient Greek and Middle Eastern exhibits. The Old National Gallery has a stunning collection of 19th-century art. The Bode-Museum has sculptures and Byzantine art. Art lovers can check out the Contemporary Art Venue The Hamburger Bahnhof.
Head over to the Reichstag Building, which houses the German parliament, the Bundestag. Enter the roof terrace for free to get a bird's-eye view of the city while enjoying a fabulous sunset. Afterwards, visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of a unified Germany. Witness its classical architecture and admire the triumphal arch.
Take a walking tour of the colorful, graffiti-filled neighborhoods of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Gain insight into the city's street art scene and snap Instagram-worthy snaps. Refuel with currywurst from one of the many street vendors or try the local turkish dish doner kebab.
If you have more time, visit the stunning Charlottenburg Palace or savour the coffee scene in Prenzlauer Berg. For a budget-friendly souvenir, head to the Mauerpark Flea Market on Sunday. If you have less time, skip the Museums as almost all of them required paid entrance. A stroll Handcrafted street, on the two sides of the Berlin Wall, is a free and fascinating activity.