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Guide · Germany

Government Quarter and Brandenburg Gate

A relatively compact day around the federal government quarter with an optional museum start at Futurium.

1 days4 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Berlin political landmarks

Government Quarter

  1. 1

    Futurium

    A highly accessible museum about possible futures, technology and society, particularly useful for families and rainy days.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Variable / check current source
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Check weekly closing day and event programme.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Reichstag Building

    The German parliament combines major political history with Norman Foster’s glass dome and rooftop views.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Variable / check current source
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Visits operate under Bundestag visitor arrangements and security procedures.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  3. 3

    Brandenburg Gate

    Berlin’s defining landmark and a natural first stop, linking the historic centre, government quarter and Tiergarten.

    Duration
    30 minutes suggested
    Price
    Variable / check current source
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Open public monument; access is normally possible at any time.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  4. 4

    Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    A central Holocaust memorial combining the field of stelae with an underground information centre.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
    Variable / check current source
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    The outdoor field is generally accessible continuously; the information centre follows separate opening times.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information