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 plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Reichstag Building, contemplate the long history of Charlottenburg Palace, make a trip to East Side Gallery, and examine the collection at Topography of Terror.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Berlin travel route planner.

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 travel 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 plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, enjoy breathtaking views from Frauenkirche, engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Alte Pinakothek.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Munich trip planner.

You can fly from Berlin to Munich in 3.5 hours. Other options are to 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 travel back home.