Last summer, we took a trip to Berlin, Prague, and Vienna. In this post, I’m sharing our favorite stops and experiences from our Berlin trip.

I was surprised by how much I loved Berlin. In fact, it ended up being my favorite stop on the trip. It has a cool, urban vibe that mixes unexpectedly with lots of sustainable amentities. Think graffiti with well-used bike lanes, patios, and greenspace.

Where to Stay in Berlin

We stayed at the Precise Tale Berlin and really liked the apartment style accommodations. It also had a beautiful greenspace out back, where Keegan and I could enjoy a nightcap together. I will say, Google is showing it as permanently closed……so double check before you book.

What to Eat in Berlin

We ate really well in Berlin. Ellie loves to tell people she loved the food there, which takes everyone by surprise. I’d recommend hitting these spots to best understand how great food can be in Germany.

• St. Bart – This was our favorite stop on the entire trip. It is a darling restaurant with a beautiful seasonal menu. Our waitress was delightful.
• Kafer – This was a half attraction half food stop. It is in the Reichstag building, so a two for one. We ended up getting brunch here, which is the way to go, in my opinion. Keep in mind you’ll have to go through lots of security to get to the restaurant, so leave ample time.
• Prater Beer Garden – Biergartens are more of a Southern Germany thing, but I’d recommend this for a lunch stop, if the weather is good. FYI, you order at the counter and then, bring your food to your picnic table.
• Fes – A Turkish bbq, each table has a small grill at it. Guests grill up their own meat, which is a fun experience.
• Michelberger Restaurant – This is a very cool restaurant with lots of inventive small, seasonal plates. We ate outside on their large patio. I believe they had blankets to cozy up with, but either way, I’d dress for the weather if you’re dining there.

Where to Go in Berlin

We were only in Berlin for a few days, and while we were there, they were hosting the Euro Cup, which was a very cool experience. Given our tight timeline, we focused on a handful of experiences. Here’s what we did each day.

Day One

We visited the Jewish Memorial and strolled around Berlin. This was a must stop. Don’t forget to visit the museum there. It is located underneath the memorial.

We also swung by Brandenburg Gate and saw the set-up for the Euro Cup. We typically keep this first day, really light and simple, because we are exhausted.

Day Two

We headed to the Reichstag for brunch and then, went to see the Berlin Wall Memorial. If you’ve never been, you may be surprised to discover that there are segments of wall left throughout the city. Each one has it’s own memorial. We visited the Bernauer Strasse location, which was a 7-minute drive from the Reichstag building.

In the afternoon, we walked to Checkpoint Charlie which was very close to our hotel and stopped by the Topographie of Terror exhibit (this was a really well-done memorial with lots of great educational information.)

Day Three

On our last day, we did a Secret Food Tour. This is one of my favorite ways to get to know a place. Not only did we get to try a lot of local dishes, we also had the opportunity to explore a new neighborhood and wander through the coolest art alley.

Be sure to pace yourself. They serve a ton of food on this tour. If you decided to forgo the tour, you should definitely still check out the art alley.

The tour will also finish up around a great shopping area. If you’re not too stuffed, I’d recommend hitting up some stores here.