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Berlin Experience

Suitable for Family, Group, Senior

OVERVIEW

Germany has been the site of some of the most joyful and most devastating moments in Jewish history.

The community has existed since Medieval times, and a Jewish heritage tour to Berlin is the perfect opportunity to explore the complex history of the Jewish people in Berlin, from ancient times through the Holocaust and all the way to the vibrant, thriving community of modern-day Jewish Berlin.

Take a walking tour to explore Berlin history, learning about the complexity of WWII and communism. Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Meet contemporary Jewish Berlin community members and learn the stories of how they ended up there. Visit one of the best Jewish museums in Europe, and discover a city so focused on remembrance that reminders of history are found around every corner.

A Jewish Heritage Tour of Berlin is unforgettable, a trip full of contrasts and surprises.

Highlights*

Take a walking tour of important landmarks including Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Take a walking tour of the former Jewish neighbourhood of Scheunenviertel, including stops at the Rosenstrasse Protest Memorial and the Otto Weidt Museum
Learn about the Wannsee Conference, where the “Final Solution” was discussed. We will visit the museum at the House of the Wannsee Conference
Visit the Jewish Community Center Berlin to learn about contemporary Jewish life in the city

*Some experiences are subject to minimum group size

Day by Day Suggested Program

DAY 1: Arrival in Berlin

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Arrive in Berlin and settle into your hotel

Take a walking tour of the city center to see landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie as well as Europe’s biggest chocolate shop, a real East German car, and taste some Berlin-style food (Vegan if necessary).

Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a haunting and powerful tribute to the victims of the Holocaust

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 2: Exploring Berlin's Jewish Heritage

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Visit the Jewish Museum (for younger visitors, we can visit the Children’s museum) to learn about Jewish life and history in Germany.

Take a walking tour of the former Jewish neighbourhood of Scheunenviertel, including stops at the Rosenstrasse Protest Memorial and the Otto Weidt Museum. Otto Weidt Museum is located in the Hackesche Höfe also known as “The Jewish Quarter”, a series of interconnected courtyards that once housed poor Jewish families and today has vibrant Street artwork culture.

Take a walking tour of the former Jewish neighborhood of Scheunenviertel, including stops at the Rosenstrasse Protest Memorial and the Mosses Mendelsohn memorial.

Visit the Neue Synagoge Berlin, a beautiful 19th-century synagogue that was partly rebuilt and is both a museum, a school, and a synagogue.

Enjoy lunch at a kosher restaurant

DAY 3: Potsdam and the Wannsee Conference

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Take a day trip to Potsdam, a picturesque city known for its parks and palaces

Visit the Cecilienhof Palace, where the Potsdam Conference was held in 1945

Learn about the Wannsee Conference, where the “Final Solution” was discussed. Visit the museum at the House of the Wannsee Conference

DAY 4: Jewish Culture in Modern Berlin

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Visit the Jewish Community Center Berlin to learn about contemporary Jewish life in the city

Take a walking tour of the trendy neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, including stops at Jewish-owned businesses and a visit to the Stolpersteine project

DAY 5: East Side Gallery and Berlin Wall

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Visit the East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that has been turned into an outdoor art gallery, and discover more about Berlin’s subcultures and current problems.

Take a tour of the Berlin Wall Memorial to learn about life in divided Berlin

Visit the Jewish Cemetery Berlin-Weißensee, the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe

DAY 6: Departure

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Depart for the airport and return home

This itinerary is just a starting point, and you can adjust it based on your interests and the amount of time you have available.

Optional: Attend a Jewish cooking class or a Berlin food tour

Accommodation

Hotel Adlon Kempinski

The legendary Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, first built in 1907 and located directly at the Brandenburg Gate, is still Germany’s top address after its reopening in 1997. With outstanding personal service and modern comfort, a great tradition is continued at the highest level. The luxury hotel has 307 rooms and 78 suites and offers its guests two restaurants: the gourmet restaurant Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer, which has been awarded two Michelin stars, and the restaurant Quarré with national and international classics.

Hotel de Rome Berlin

Housed in what was once the headquarters of the esteemed 19th century Dresden Bank, the Hotel de Rome lies at the heart of Berlin on the historic Bebelplatz square. Perfectly placed to explore, the hotel is just moments away from the boutiques of Friedrichstrasse, as well as the Museum Island, the Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish museum.

Hilton Berlin

We’re in the Mitte district, next to Gendarmenmarkt cathedrals and the Rausch chocolate shop. Select rooms offer Reichstag dome views, and our hotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and spa. Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the Berlin Wall are within three kilometers.

*Star rating standards vary from country to country.

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