7 days in Berlin & Dresden Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kloster Chorin and Magdeburger Dom. Discover out-of-the-way places like Castle Church and Stadtkirche. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Berlin: Marmorpalais (in Potsdam), Gartenreich Dessau-Worlitz (in Worlitz) and Lutherhalle/Lutherhaus (in Wittenberg). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Neues Tor, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franzoesischer Dom, take in the views from Drehbrucke Malchow, and take an in-depth tour of Museum St. Nicholas Church.

Plan my trip to Berlin with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Berlin. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg, then see the interesting displays at Gedenkstatte Bautzner Strasse, then examine the collection at Parkeisenbahn, and finally stop by Tradition & Form. On the next day, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Rochlitz, explore the historical opulence of Burg Kriebstein, and then contemplate the long history of Bautzen Memorial (Gedenkstaette Bautzen).

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Dresden day trip tool.

Getting from Berlin to Dresden by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Dresden can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow time for the train ride back home.