7 days in Berlin & Munich Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Zoo Berlin.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Berlin. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, admire the landmark architecture of St. Peter's Church, and take in panoramic vistas at Frauenkirche.

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Getting from Berlin to Munich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. December in Munich sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.