Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany.

By Hans R. · Friends

Europe

The journey, stop by stop.

1. Krakow

   Poland · 3 nights

   We began with three nights in Kraków, which gave us time to see the old town without trying to do everything at once. We enjoyed walking around the Main Market Square early in the day, visiting Wawel Hill, and spending an afternoon in Kazimierz. The city is very walkable, although the cobbled streets can be tiring if you are carrying luggage

2. Wroclaw

   Poland · 2 nights

   Wroclaw was a shorter stop, but it quickly became one of the pleasant surprises of the journey. We walked around the Market Square, crossed several of the bridges over the Oder, and took our time exploring Ostrów Tumski in the evening. Two nights were enough for a good introduction, though we could easily have stayed another day.

3. Praga

   Czechia · 4 nights

   We allowed four nights in Prague because there is much more to it than the main sights. We visited Charles Bridge early one morning, explored the castle arera at a slower pace, and spent time in Vinohrady and Malá Strana away from the busiest streets. Our advice would be to choose one or two major sights each day and leave the rest of the time open for walking.

4. Dresden

   Germany · 3 nights

   Dresden made a calm stop after the busier days in Prague. We walked through the rebuilt historic centre, visited the riverside near the Brühl’s Terrace, and crossed the Elbe for views back towards the old town. It is easy to see the main centre on foot, so two nights gave us a comfortable amount of time.

5. Berlin

   Germany · 3 nights

   Berlin needed three nights because its attractions are spread out and each neighbourhood has a different feel. We combined the Museum Island area with quieter walks around Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg, rather than spending every day in the centre. Public transport made getting around simple, but we found it helpful to group plans by area instead of crossing the city several times a day.

6. Hamburg

   Germany · 1 night

   Hamburg was a short final stop, but it gave the journey a different ending. We walked around Speicherstadt and the harbour, then spent the evening near the Elbe watching the boats come and go. One night is enough for a first impression, although anyone interested in museums, music or the waterfront could easily make it a longer stay. I loved it.

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