Berlin WelcomeCard Calculator
Find out in 30 seconds whether the WelcomeCard saves you money on your Berlin trip.
Free interactive tool by a Berlin local guide. No signup, no email needed.
The Berlin WelcomeCard is one of the most aggressively marketed tourist passes in Europe, and that aggressive marketing is exactly why it confuses travelers. It bundles unlimited public transport with up to 50 percent discounts on more than 200 attractions, restaurants, and tours. For some trips it pays for itself on day one. For others it is a poor deal compared to a simple BVG day ticket. The honest answer depends on three things: how many days you stay, whether you actually plan to use the discounted attractions, and whether you need Zone ABC for the airports or just Zones AB. This calculator runs the math in 30 seconds. No emails, no signups.
How to Use This Calculator
Pick how many days you'll be in Berlin (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6). Choose your zone: AB (city center, almost everywhere a tourist goes) or ABC (includes the airports, BER and Schönefeld). Tick the discounted attractions you actually plan to visit. The calculator instantly compares the WelcomeCard price against what you'd pay with regular BVG day tickets plus full-price attraction admissions.
When the WelcomeCard Saves You Money
You're staying 3+ days and using public transport every day. Even without using a single discount, the unlimited transport on a multi-day card breaks even against day tickets around day 3.
You plan to visit 2 or more paid attractions. The 50 percent discount on places like Madame Tussauds, Berlin Dungeon, or LEGOLAND Discovery Centre adds up fast. Those are €25 to €30 a person at full price.
You're traveling with kids under 14. Kids ride free with one adult on the WelcomeCard, which can swing the math hard in your favor for families.
When You Should Skip the WelcomeCard
You're in Berlin for 1 or 2 days and don't plan many attractions. A single BVG day ticket plus walking will almost always beat the WelcomeCard.
Your itinerary is mostly free things. Brandenburg Gate, East Side Gallery, Tiergarten, Holocaust Memorial, Reichstag dome (free with reservation). Discounts on €0 admissions don't help.
You only need transport for airport runs. A single ABC ticket is far cheaper than a WelcomeCard ABC just to get to BER and back.
WelcomeCard vs Day Tickets vs Single Tickets
For most tourists the real comparison isn't WelcomeCard vs nothing, it's WelcomeCard vs the BVG Tageskarte (day ticket). The WelcomeCard's transport-only value over 2 to 3 days is roughly equivalent. The deciding factor is whether you'll genuinely use enough attraction discounts to push the WelcomeCard ahead. If you're not sure, run the numbers above and trust the result. The calculator doesn't have an opinion to sell you.