Berlin: The Capital of Techno and Freedom
Four days in the German capital that never sleeps: underground clubs, East Side galleries and Europe's most intense nightlife.
Description
Berlin is the European capital of counterculture, and this four-day itinerary dives headlong into its unique energy. The Kreuzberg and Neukölln districts are home to clubs where techno pounds until 10 in the morning. The East Side Gallery, the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, is an open-air museum of urban art. Museum pearls like the Museum Island come alive at night, when the tourists disappear and the city takes on life. Night markets such as the Flohmarkt in Mauerpark are Sunday institutions. Berlin's cuisine, from currywurst to the Turkish restaurants of Kreuzberg, reflects the city's diversity. The route includes visits to the iconic spots during the day and immersion in the nightlife when darkness falls. If you like dancing until dawn and discovering underground cities, this is your itinerary.
Health & safety
- Drink in moderation and hydrate well
- Do not accept drinks from strangers
Day-by-day itinerary
Berlin Mitte: history and culture
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Mitte: history and culture
First dive into the German capital
Brandenburg Gate
Culture1.5hHolocaust Memorial
Culture1.5hWalk along Unter den Linden
Culture2hCurrywurst dinner
gastronomy1hEast Side Gallery and nightlife
Berlin, Germany
East Side Gallery and nightlife
The Berlin Wall and the Berlin night
East Side Gallery
Culture2hSpree River promenade
Nature1.5hBerghain club
Entertainment6hAfter-party in Kreuzberg
Entertainment3hKreuzberg and Neukölln
Berlin, Germany
Kreuzberg and Neukölln
The alternative districts and their diversity
Kottbusser Tor
Culture2hTurkish Market
gastronomy2hWrangelkiez
Culture2hWatergate club
Entertainment5hMauerpark and farewell
Berlin, Germany
Mauerpark and farewell
Sunday flea market and last hours
Flohmarkt Mauerpark
Culture3hKaraoke in Mauerpark
Entertainment2hLast dinner in Kreuzberg
gastronomy2hFarewell on a rooftop bar
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