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 Stadtkirche and Castle Church. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lutherhalle/Lutherhaus and Kloster Chorin. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Berlin: Gartenreich Dessau-Worlitz (in Worlitz), Marmorpalais (in Potsdam) and Magdeburger Dom (in Magdeburg). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Neues Tor, take in the views from Drehbrucke Malchow, enjoy breathtaking views from Franzoesischer Dom, and admire the striking features of Museum St. Nicholas Church.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Berlin attractions website.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Berlin. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive 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 find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Dresden day trip tool.

Getting from Berlin to Dresden by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; 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 car ride back home.