Timeline
15:41
Grab a schnitzel at Borchardt. This historic spot is where the locals go for a proper meal before the evening crowds arrive. The lunch offers start at €13 and the service is attentive.
16:01
Walk to the Brandenburg Gate. Stand in the square and wait for the light to change. The gate stands as a potent symbol of the city, originally designed to resemble the Acropolis in Athens.
16:21
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a final glow on the historic structure before dusk falls.
16:46
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Stroll to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. This vast Holocaust memorial designed by Peter Eisenman is an abstract artwork covering an entire block near the gate. It is a quiet, reflective place to end the evening.
Local tip
Borchardt recommends decent clothing and reservations. The memorial is open late, making it a perfect post-sunset destination.
Check before you go
- Borchardt is open from 11:30 to 24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).