8 days in Berlin & Amsterdam Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, then get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, make a trip to East Side Gallery, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Berlin-Tegel Airport, Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and Leipzig/Halle Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Haarlem (Lunchroom Cat Cafe Jippies & Frans Hals Museum), The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague) and Delft (The Hidden House of Madame de Berry & Markt). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House, admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, stroll around Vondelpark, and meet the residents at ARTIS.

To find ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 1°C.