Landmarks worth the trip on their ownthe Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island are the sights most visitors build their first day around, and both reward an unhurried visit rather than a rushed photo stop.
A different pace of daily lifeWandering through the Reichstag Building or Checkpoint Charlie gives a better sense of Berlin than any single landmark — it's where the everyday rhythm of the city actually shows.
the Berlin Wall MemorialOne of the more memorable stops for first-time visitors, and easy to reach from most central hotels.
A natural base for exploring furtherGood regional transport links make Berlin a sensible starting point if you're planning to see more of Germany while you're there.