Berlin is one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan and forward-thinking capitals. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, a sweeping transformation took hold and is powerfully symbolized in the Reichstag, Germany’s parliament building. Monuments of wartime are everywhere here, from remnants of the wall to Checkpoint Charlie. Prewar treasures include the baroque Charlottenburg Palace and 13th-century St. Nicholas Church. Straddling the Spree River and peppered with grand theaters and more than 170 museums—many of them on Museum Island—today’s Berlin is a major cultural center.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Panoramic Berlin
Witness Berlin’s resurgence, an intriguing blend of modern sophistication and sobering reminders of the past.
Flavors of Berlin
Sample the flavors of Berlin at some popular culinary institutions while exploring the city like a local.
Brewery Visit & Dinner
Enjoy dinner and beer tasting at a neighborhood microbrewery in a revitalized industrial setting.
Hidden Gems of Berlin by Bike
Discover Berlin during a bicycle ride to lesser-known sights in the neighborhoods of former East Berlin.
Berlin During the Cold War
Explore Berlin and learn about life since reunification as you visit some of the city’s iconic sights.
Videos
Thanksgiving in Europe
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Viking on November sailings. There is no better way to complement your succulent turkey dinner than with a stroll through one of Europe’s cultural capitals.
German Language Lesson
Learn a few useful German words and phrases with Rebecca, your Viking tutor. Prost!
The Berlin Airlift
Go behind the scenes at Tempelhof Airport, long closed to visitors, and learn about the famed “Raisin Bombers” and their role during the historic Berlin Airlift, the largest in history.
Jewish Museum
Designed by New York architect Daniel Libeskind, Berlin’s compelling Jewish Museum provides an unforgettable journey through Jewish culture and a rich chronicle of memory and hope.
Explore: Berlin
Experience a vibrant city that is always reinventing itself. See iconic Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and the Reichstag, an architectural masterpiece. Stroll around Museum Island or go shopping in the Mitte District.
Shopping in Berlin
Today’s Berlin is a veritable treasure trove of gift ideas for the holidays. Join Karine as she shares some of her favorite things in the cosmopolitan German capital.
Cooking with Karine: Bratwurst
Taste a variety of German delicacies with Karine in Nuremberg’s medieval district, and learn some of the best side dishes to go with them, perhaps paired with a local brew.
Explore Europe with Viking
Sail Europe’s picturesque waterways in elegant comfort with Viking. Ranging from 7 to 23 days, our itineraries offer a wealth of unforgettable journeys across the continent.
