Quick escapes from Berlin
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Quick escapes from Berlin

If you’re in Berlin for over 48 hours and have already explored the city center, visited the best museums and seen its iconic landmarks, there's a chance you'll have enough time to discover some of the nearest towns and sights. Discover the best day trips from Berlin.

Other Day Trips 

Dresden and Meissen: Located south of Berlin, these two cities are rich in history as they were once part of the old Kingdom of Saxony. Albrechtsberg Castle, Meissen Cathedral, Moritzburg Palace, and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity are some of the main tourist spots you'll have a chance to visit.

Spree Forest: Only a 1-hour bus ride away from Berlin, this biosphere reserve awaits you with lush canals, charming villages, and fresh air. Boat trips are also available in the forest. 

Wittenberg: At the shores of the Elbe River, this city was the birthplace of Martin Luther and where Protestantism was founded. In 1996 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Top day-trips from Berlin

Potsdam

Potsdam

Situated 24km from central Berlin, Potsdam was used by Frederick William I as a hunting space. It then became the residence of the Prussian royal family.