In case you find yourself in Berlin on a Monday, and find yourself pondering what to do, then you are among the lucky ones. There is no shortage of things to do in Germany’s capital.” From battle scarred monuments to blockbuster contemporary art museums, here are seven great things to see and do in Berlin on a Monday.

1. Explore the Symbolic Brandenburg Gate

I bet no one wants to visit Berlin and miss the Brandenburg gate even though the place holds so much culture and history. It is a symbol of unity for German people and as such, you cannot tour this city without coming across it; perfect for kickstarting your Monday. Walk down the famous Pariser Platz and be able to take fantastic pictures of this famous historical site.

2. About Berlin Wall Part Three: Berlin Wall – History

You can learn more about Berlin’s past by coming to see the famous Berlin Wall. Visit the East side Gallery; you will be able to see outstanding murals which are painted on one of the remaining segments of the wall. Spend more time thinking about how this city was split: what the division meant and what restored people’s unity.

2.1 Learn about the Berlin Wall – Take a Tour

To improve your experience, it may be useful to join a guided tour in order to better understand the background to the Berlin Wall. Expert tour associates will narrate histories and historical facts about this important structure to give a richer experience.

3. Explore World-Class Museums

Make the best out of Berlin, especially when it comes to museums. There is an enormous opportunity available, and whether you are interested in art, history or even science, you will be able to explore these fields. Some popular choices include:

3.1 Visit Museum Island

Museum Island consists of five great world museums: the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Neues Museum, the Altes Museum, and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Spend as much time as you can in the Pergamon Museum with the great ancient artefacts and in the Neues Museum, where there is the famous bust of Nefertiti.

3.2 Explore the DDR Museum

If you are interested in seeing how people lived in East Germany during the Cold War, the DDR Museum is a place to go. Such exhibits are also physically manipulable, and you can get a feeling what it was like to live under the regime of socialism.

3.3 Wonder at German Art at Hamburger Bahnhof

For all art lovers the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum should be on your list of places to visit. Since it is one of the city’s most important contemporary art museums, it boasts one of the best collections of work by famous German artists such as Joseph Beuys and Gerhard Richter.

4. Enjoy Nature at Tiergarten

Get away from the regular movement of the town by going for a walk in the bosom of the Tiergarten. This large park is going to be the largest park in the city of Berlin and is the perfect place to go for a relaxing stroll. There you can bicycle or have a parc asian honey picnic experience by the calm lake within the park.

5. Browse Flea Markets

One of the exciting things to do in Berlin is visiting the city’s open-air markets with the historical and bohemian flea markets. Tuesday, it is possible to visit Mauerpark Flohmarkt, where people sell clothes, furniture, vinyl, and even listen to live music.

6. Enjoy Local Food and Drink

Taste Berlin’s tasty specialties by eating Berlin’s food and drinking its drink. Do not spend your time without trying a Berliner Currywurst, a famous Berlin street food or taste a beer in one of the breweries of the area. Go to your nearest coffee shop and order part of yummy German desert like Black Forest or Apfelstrudel.

6.1 Visit a Biergarten

During a sunny Monday, join the other visitors to taste Berlin’s beer underneath chestnut trees in one of the friendly biergarten. It is the best way to take a break, communicate with the locals and see how laid back the city actually is.

Conclusion

Now relaxed and ready for more, you will find that there really is much to do in Berlin on a Monday. Fascinated in the history, art lovers, nature lovers, and food lovers all types of things are available in the city. The last event is a dinner while during the day guests can visit famous sights, plunge into art galleries and museums, relax in green parks, walk through noisy markets and buy various goods and products, and of course, taste exquisite meals. Berlin is waiting to invite you to the incredible Monday experience!

Enjoy your visit!

Safe travels,

Your Berlin Guide