Berlin Family-Friendly Itinerary for 2 Days

  • Day 1: Berlin Wall
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from Brandenburg Gate

    Visit the Berlin Wall, a historical monument of Germany, and learn about its history at the East Side Gallery. Walk along the remains of the wall and enjoy the street art created by popular artists. Children can enjoy drawing their art at various spots of the gallery.

  • Day 1: Berlin Zoo
    10 minutes (4.5 km) from Berlin Wall

    The Berlin Zoo is home to over 18,000 animals of approximately 1,400 species. It is one of the largest and most diverse zoos in the world, perfect for families with kids. Kids can ride ponies, feed elephants or attend a show featuring birds, seals, and pelicans.

  • Day 2: Museum Island
    15 minutes (6.2 km) from Alexanderplatz

    Museum Island is located on the Spree River and houses five world-renowned museums. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visitors can get to know the German culture, history and art through an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures and historical artifacts.

  • Day 2: Berliner Dom
    7 minutes (450 m) from Museum Island

    Experience the famous landmark of Berlin, the Berliner Dom. Visit the majestic church of the Protestant denomination from outside and inside, take photos next to the fountain, and watch the amazing skyline of Berlin from its dome.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Berlin Wall (2 hours, free)
  • Berlin Zoo (4 hours, €20 adults, €10 children)
  • Museum Island (4 hours, €18 adults, free for children under 18)
  • Berliner Dom (1 hour, €7 adults, free for children under 18)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €55 for adults and €20 for children

Transportation

Families can consider buying a Berlin WelcomeCard for public transport (€23.50 for 48-hour validity) to travel easily to all the tourist attractions. As an alternative, ride-sharing services like Uber or Bolt are available in Berlin for quicker and more comfortable transportation. Estimated travel costs on a 2-day itinerary with public transport would be around €29.50 and take up to 1 hour.

Useful Tips

If travelers have an extra day, they can add attractions like Legoland Discovery Museum or Mauerpark to the itinerary. Consider booking tickets for the Berlin Zoo online to save time in line. Travelers with less time can skip the Berliner Dom.

Flughäfen

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the main airport of Berlin, located approximately 24 km from the city center. Public transport and taxi services are available to travel to and from the airport.

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