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susannah Mar 19th, 2008 07:15 AM

quick trip from Prague to Berlin or Munich
 
Hi we will be visiting Prague for 5 days with my son doing a semester abroad.. train to either Munich or Berlin for quick side trip. any suggestions both sound interesting.. only have 4 days.. thanks

Dukey Mar 19th, 2008 07:20 AM

The trip to Berlin will take a bit less time than the one to Munich.

I love BOTH cities BUT if you want a combo of two cities which are vastly different and both satisfying then the Prague-berlin combo is definitely it.

You may find a great more to do in Berlin than in Munich and if you are willing to troop out to Postdam you can even get a couple of palaces in, too.

And yes, IMO, the beer is just as good in Berlin as it is in Munich LOL!

JN Mar 19th, 2008 07:23 AM

Are you talking about a day trip? If so, it is 5-6 hours for B & M, respectively. All you'll see is the train ride.

Or are you asking about which place to stay in as a second city for four nights?

susannah Mar 19th, 2008 07:43 AM

From what I have read, Berlin is the better choice.. will be there 3 full days, not long enough I know, but would like the experience. thanks for the positive vote on the beer!!

Dukey Mar 19th, 2008 08:47 AM

Three full days in Berlin can be very productive depending on how fast you want to move and how much you want to see.

Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Ka-De-We, Reichstag, possibly Potsdam, Charlottenburg, the museum where the other half of all the stuff "saved" from Greece is on display, Potsdamer Platz, not to mention the wild nightlife (and no, I am not defining "wild" as drinking two beers LOL)

kja Mar 19th, 2008 08:49 AM

Hi, susannah -

Both cities are wonderful, so either option is good.

If it makes any difference, I think 3 or 4 days is perfect for Munich, but would be frustratingly short for Berlin.

Hope that helps!


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