5 days in Berlin, Germany: itinerary with Top attractions and For kids and Hidden Gems

Day 2 starts at Museum Island (closest to city center) at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore its unique museums. Take a 10-minute tram ride (~€3) to reach the Berlin Wall Memorial by 11:30 AM - allow 1 hour here. Next, enjoy a 15-minute pleasant walk to Tiergarten by 1 PM - spend 1.5 hours relaxing in this vast park.

Day 3 starts at Berlin Zoological Garden at 9 AM - allow 4 hours for exploration. Travel to Checkpoint Charlie at 1:30 PM via the U-Bahn (approx. 15 minutes, €3.40). Spend 45 minutes learning about Cold War history. Then, head to Charlottenburg Palace at 2:45 PM by bus (about 20 minutes, €2.80). Enjoy a 2-hour tour of the stunning palace and gardens.

Day 4 starts at East Side Gallery at 9 AM - allow 1 hour for viewing the murals. Travel via public transport, taking the S-Bahn to Potsdamer Platz (about 15 minutes, ~€3). Next, visit the Topography of Terror at 10:30 AM for 1.5 hours. Afterward, take a 15-minute bus ride to Kreuzberg at 12:30 PM - allow 2 hours to explore local cafes and shops.

Day 5 starts at Mauerpark at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore the park and flea market. Travel to Victory Column at 11:30 AM by tram (5 minutes, ~€2.80). Spend 1 hour enjoying the views and history. At 1 PM, head to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin by bus (15 minutes, ~€2.80) for a fun 2-hour visit.