Berlin, Czech and Polish Highlights

With rich history, vibrant nightlife, world-renowned cuisine, and amazing museums, there is something for everyone in Germany's capital.

Once part of the Berlin Wall, this 18C gate has been witness to Berlin's triumphs and misfortunes since its construction.

This museum brings together Berlin's collection of artworks by masters such as Van Eyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and more.

Get to know this amazing city, exploring its busy streets and admiring its wealth of historic architecture.

A marvelous natural history museum, featuring a wealth of exhibits on paleontology, zoology, geology, and more.

A public parkland strewn with a variety of gardens from around the world, featuring traditional European and Asian landscaping.

Located in the suburbs of Berlin, stroll around this lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the historic buildings dotted around.

This district features cafes, shops, galleries, and courtyards and provides easy access to the neighboring New Synagogue.

Located in the Kreuzberg District, this street was once divided by Checkpoint Charlie and today features fun shops and cafes.

With five world-class museums, visitors can explore exhibits ranging from ancient artifacts to the National Gallery, and much more.

This must-see museum holds a wealth of treasure, such as the bust of Nefertiti, artifacts from temples and graves, and much more.

Sprawling along the Polish border, this gorgeous national park features brooks and levees, as well as varied fauna and flora.

About 1 hour south of Berlin, this protected forest is worth a visit for its remarkable nature and unique culture.

The most visited zoo in Europe is home to over 20,000 animals from over 1,500 species, and promises a great day for all ages.

Pay a visit or attend a concert at this stunning hall, home to the Berlin Philharmonic.

Situated near Potsdamer Platz, this 1950s-style museum focuses on several art forms, such as music, decorative arts, and graphic arts.

Located at Potsdamer Platz, this complex is impressive in its design and size, and features shops, hotels, a cinema, and more.

Located in the Havel River, this large island features an Arabesque castle, scenic lawns, and a rich nature reserve.

Set in the world's third-largest hangar, this resort replicates a tropical atmosphere, featuring artificial beaches, pools, and a rainforest.

This complex is made up of five museums that focus on topics such as Indian and East Asian art, European culture, and much more.

Make sure to register in advance for a free tour of this parliamentary palace; head up to the glass dome for superb views of the city.

This immense garden features more than 22,000 international species from South American tropics to African desserts.

Located on Museum Island, this museum features a rich collection of antiquities from the East and impressive Islamic artwork.

Prince Leopold III saw to the creation of these 18C English gardens, which have only gotten better over time.

This fairy tale forest was the hunting grounds for German royalty and dignitaries, and is home to tree species planted in the 16C.

Established in the 17C, this park is an oasis near Potsdamer Platz, offering leisurely walks and boat rides along Neuer Lake.

Located on Museum Island, this museum exhibits over 2,000 artifacts, with collections ranging from 7C BC coins to 19C paintings.

This museum of modern art displays an astounding collection of Picassos, Cezannes, Van Goghs, Matisses, and so much more.

This district is known for its friendly atmosphere, fun shops, historic buildings, and unique eateries.

This forested national park is home to diverse wildlife, various bodies of water, including Lake Muritz, and lovely meadows.

Potsdam, once the capital of Prussia, is a stately and quintessential German city with numerous sites and activities.

The capital and the largest city in the Czech Republic, Prague boasts a magical cityscape, rich in history and culture.

A must-see stop on any traveler's visit, this 15C astronomical clock with its animated hourly show has become symbolic of the city.

Stroll through the Old Town, admiring its spectacular historic architectures and soaking up the medieval atmosphere.

The world's largest castle complex dates to the 9C, featuring the stunning St. Vitus Cathedral, historic exhibits, and beautiful gardens.

Home to over 14 million objects and artifacts, this museum's collections encompasses history, science, art, music, and other fields.

This 14C castle is definitely worth the uphill climb, as it offers beautiful views, historic exhibits, gorgeous decor, and more.

Adjacent to an earlier Zebrak Castle, this 14C hilltop complex is of Renaissance architecture and hosts a history museum.

Spanning several historic synagogues, this wonderful museum traces the history of Czech Jewry, exhibiting Judaica, books, and other artifacts.

Prague's most recognizable landmark, the monumental 14C stone bridge is dotted with magnificent statues, and its tower offers great views.

Part of the Prague Castle complex, the 16C street consists of tiny colorful houses, featuring gift shops, a few museums, and a medieval air.

Founded in the 13C, the convent is of wonderful Gothic architecture, featuring historic chapels and a rich exhibit of ecclesiastical art.

Erected in the 12C, this hilltop castle is well preserved and houses an array of historic artifacts, as well as occasional performances.

Charming and easy-going, the historic town offers its visitors several beautiful landmarks, great local wine, and a few museums.

Established in 1881, the theater is the cultural heart of the country, inviting one and all to enjoy its array of superb performances.

Dating to the 14C, this grand church features towers 80m high, adorned with spires. It is an icon of Prague's Old Town.

Listen to the bells' peal as you explore this 17C pilgrimage site, featuring historic church and cloister that exhibit religious tools.

Located in the impressive modern Veletrzni Palace, this museum exhibits an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art.

Dating to the 13C, this ancient castle is an elegant gem, featuring original decor, lovely gardens, a wealth of artifacts, and more.

Famed fo its scenic beauty reminiscent of Switzerland, this national park boasts mountains, forests, waterfalls, and historic sites.

Stroll through this lush park, heading up the hill for wonderful views of Prague's Old Town, or simply enjoy a picnic in the sun.

Dominated by Baroque architecture, this district boasts elegant palaces, fun shops, and great restaurants.

Dating to the 13C, the tower is one of the original city gates. Climb up to the top to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.

Surrounding the castle complex, this district is riddled with quaint winding alleyways, stunning buildings, and interesting shops.

Popular with travelers, the nature reserve not only boasts a wealth of natural attractions, but also features castles and quaint towns.

Featuring historic artifacts, periodic decor, and a wonderful thematic tavern, this neo-Renaissance castle is a nice day-trip option.

A popular resort town, offering great ventures for nature-lovers, and famous for its architecturally unique wooden villas.

Stroll through the town's center and get acquainted with the unique cultural wealth of the Gorals, a native ethnic group.

Honoring Stanislaw Witkiewicz, the father of Zakopane architectural style, this museum presents and celebrates intricate woodwork.

Lying on the Polish border, this mountain range is renowned for its Alp-like beauty, and multitude of hiking routes.

Towering over the picturesque Zakopane, this mountain offers spectacular views of the surrounding ranges, as well as wonderful hiking.

A metropolis of cultural significance, Krakow preserves a multitude of historic and religious remnants dating all the way to the 7C.

Discover the most famous Old Town in Poland - a medieval district rife with religious, cultural, and architectural wealth.

A hilltop complex consisting of the 14C Royal Castle, the famed Cathedral, a treasury, an armory, and various excellent exhibits.

An 19C national museum housing valuable collections of 16C-19C paintings, cultural artifacts, antiquities, and craftsmanship.

A cultural center housing rare 17C-19C Japanese woodblock prints, as well as rotating exhibitions pertaining to Asian heritage.

Memorializing over a million massacred in the largest Nazi death camp, the museum stands as a chilling testimony of human brutality.

Poland's smallest national park is remarkably versatile, as it is home to a 1000 flora species, castles, caves, and rock formations.

The oldest of Krakow's university buildings dates to the 14C and contains professors’ quarters, gardens, lecture rooms, and libraries.

Established in the 19C, this sprawling park is a wonderful chain of lovely gardens, each with its own character, monuments, and scenery.

Stroll down one of Krakow's oldest streets, lined with fine Renaissance houses and leading to the foot of the Royal Castle hill.

Famed for its striking facade lined with twelve statues of the disciples, this 17C Baroque Jesuit church holds weekly concerts.

Founded in the 12C, this castle now stands in ruins overlooking a lovely natural landscape and boasting many historic elements.

A marked route that stretches for 163km, following a procession of 25 medieval castles between Czestochowa and Krakow.

This 14C redbrick basilica contains the world's largest Gothic altarpiece, and is famed for its hourly trumpet call.

Found below the Main Square, this hi-tech museum depicts 14C life in Krakow, as well as excavated medieval artifacts and ruins.

Adjacent to Schindler's Factory, this gallery of contemporary art finely synthesizes works of Polish and international artists.

A district on the outskirts of Krakow, home to a few notable landmarks, among them the Camaldolese monastery and a nature reserve.

Principally known for its exceptionally beautiful mountainous panoramas, this national park is a must visit for nature lovers.

Operational since the 13C, these extraordinary salt mines feature chapels, statues, and artwork, all carved out of salt rock.