What to see in Berlin in four days: a complete itinerary

Are you struggling to decide what to see in Berlin? Here are our suggestions.

You only have four days to explore Berlin, and in that time you have to try to fit in some culture, some fun and some relaxation time... Not an easy task if you consider that four days is only a little longer than a weekend, and time flies...

So how do you organise a short trip to Berlin? What can you see in just four days? Here are our suggestions:

The first thing you need to do is download an app that will make your stay in Berlin a lot easier. Once you have done that, you should start with the "Must See" attractions (after all, you can't go to Berlin and not see the Brandenburg Gate, can you?) Choose the sights that interest you the most. If you like street art, you should consider dedicating at least half a day to that, and the wonderful flea markets will take around half a day too.

Here are our top tips for what to see in Berlin in four days and an itinerary that takes in the key sights.

WHAT TO SEE IN BERLIN IN 4 DAYS

DAY 1

The heart of Berlin is the Alexanderplatz and this should be your first stop on your first day. Here, you will see the TV Tower, the Weltzeituhr Urania and Friendship Fountain.

Nearby there is also the Hackesche Höfe, a set of buildings and interior courtyards to discover.

Treat yourself to a relaxing stroll along the Spree, the river that runs through Berlin. You will find several places here where you can order a beer and drink it lying on the green grass.

After lunch, visit Museum Island, but don't expect to see everything in one afternoon.

Spend the evening in one of Berlin's best bars.

DAY 2

You should dedicate the second day to exploring the oldest part of Berlin, where there is still part of the famous Berlin Wall.

Nearby, you will find Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz, the square that was designed by Renzo Piano and which forms the modern heart of Berlin.

DAY 3

On the third day you must pay a visit to the Bundestag, the seat of the German parliament. I recommend trying to book in advance, otherwise you will only be able to see it from the outside.

The Brandenburg Gate is within walking distance, so you should pay that a visit too.

The last thing you should see on your third day is the Jewish Museum in Berlin and the memorial which is dedicated to all the Jews who died in Europe.

DAY 4

The fourth and last day of your itinerary is designed to to help you relax before returning home - a nice shopping trip to the flea markets, like the famous Berliner Troder und Kunstmarkt. If you decide to go there, then you can also have a walk around the Tiergarten.

If you would prefer to visit the nearest market to the centre, we recommend the Arkonaplatz, the flea market par excellence, which is found in the Prenzlauer Berg district.

WHERE TO STAY IN BERLIN

Berlin has many cheap hostels all over the city. It can be hard to choose where to stay, given the huge number on offer, but here are some of our suggestions:

1. ONE 80 ° Hostels Berlin: centrally located and super modern. This hostel organises many events and activities are offered every day.
2. The Citystay Hostel: is even more centrally located and is virtually attached to the Pergamon Museum. But remember to take your own sheets, otherwise the charge for on-site rental is €2.50.
3. The CHECK! N HOSTEL: is located near CheckPoint Charlie and is one of the newest and most modern in Berlin. Remember to bring your own sheets here too.

But if you really want to stay in the coolest hostels in Berlin, read here.