lovemykids

Am spending 3 days in Berlin, what are the most important sights and restaurants

danon

what is your interest?
history
art
museums


What do you mean by IMPORTANT restaurants?

valtor

Below there are some ideas.
However, I can not understand how somebody decides how many days to spend in a place, before he knows what is there to be visited.


http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...for-3-days.cfm

http://www.hostelworld.com/itinerari...days-in-berlin

http://www.frommers.com/destinations...046010007.html

http://www.viator.com/Berlin-tourism...ries/d488-t633

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...ys-Berlin.html

caroline_edinburgh

In case it helps, here's a link to trip reports of my first 2 visits to Berlin (have since been back a 3rd time & would go again).

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34614269

You will gather that I am more interested in art & opera, not so interested in World War 2 history.

There are other threads here with notes on *tons* of sights by Berlin experts, if you search for them.

Michael

Try to find a used copy of Peter Fritzsche and Karen Hewitt's Berlinwalks, 1994. It will give you an introduction to Berlin as a city, its development, and 5 walks in different parts of the city.

From one of my trip reports:

We also recommend the 3.5 hour round trip on the Landwehr Kanal and the Spree which gives a good view of Berlin old and new. The tour starts near the Jannowitzbrücke U & S-Bahn station. We had no reservations, and got the last seats on the boat. The commentaries are all in German, but we could have received a hand-out in English if necessary. The Landwehr Kanal goes through the old neighborhoods with their 19th century houses--although there are exceptions--while the ride up the Spree showcases all the brand new buildings around the government center.

KeppieAngel

This is great info. I am visiting Berlin for 5 days in the beginning of October. I had no idea what I wanted to see but I just knew I had to spend more than a couple of days there. Can't wait to access these links/recommendations. Just what I was looking for!

Katyt

We were in Berlin for 5 days in early June.We stayed at the Circus Hotel in a wonderful location in the former East Berlin.All forms of transportation were close by.The rooms were small but adequate and a very reasonable rate for a good location.The front desk staff were very helpful.The food is good in their small restaurant. Museum Island is within walking distance and a must visit.Hope you enjoy Berlin,our visit was beyond my expectations.