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.

Kloster Chorin and Lutherhalle/Lutherhaus will appeal to history buffs. Step off the beaten path and head to Castle Church and Magdeburger Dom. Explore Berlin's surroundings by going to Gartenreich Dessau-Worlitz (in Worlitz), Marmorpalais (in Potsdam) and Stadtkirche (in Wittenberg). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Neues Tor, snap pictures at Drehbrucke Malchow, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, and get engrossed in the history at Nikolaikirche.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Berlin online sightseeing planner .

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Berlin. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Dresden.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg, examine the collection at Gedenkstatte Bautzner Strasse, then see the interesting displays at Parkeisenbahn, and finally stop by Tradition & Form. On the 26th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Rochlitz, explore the historical opulence of Burg Kriebstein, and then contemplate the long history of Bautzen Memorial (Gedenkstaette Bautzen).

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dresden trip itinerary builder website .

Take a train from Berlin to Dresden in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Dresden, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. On the 27th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train back home.