15 days in Eastern Germany Itinerary

Long known as one of the most important urban centers of medieval Germany, Magdeburg today boasts both an impressive historical core and a booming tech industry.

Venture out of the city with trips to Marienberg (in Brandenburg City), Kurfurstendenkmal (in Rathenow) and Wittenberg (Stadtkirche, Tierpark, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sonnenobservatorium von Goseck, walk around Stadtpark Rotehorn, admire the natural beauty at Gruson Gewaechshaeuser, and don't miss a visit to Marktplatz.

To find photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Magdeburg online route planner.

Philadelphia, USA to Magdeburg is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Magdeburg. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Wernigerode.

In the foothills of the Harz Mountains in central Germany, Wernigerode offers energetic nightlife, scenic vistas, and fine dining within a medieval town of spires, castles, and timbered buildings.

Get out of town with these interesting Wernigerode side-trips: St. Wiperti (in Quedlinburg), Die Roseburg (in Ballenstedt) and St Cyriakus (in Gernrode). And it doesn't end there: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Erzgrube Buchenberg, admire the landmark architecture of Krummelsches Haus, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Devil's Wall, and see the interesting displays at Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Wernigerode trip tool.

Getting from Magdeburg to Wernigerode by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin trip planner.

Traveling by car from Wernigerode to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.