Head straight to the top floor for Richter’s massive, color-drenched abstracts. The natural light makes Rodin’s sculptures look sharp rather than museum-dusty. Give it two hours; it is a high-ceiling escape from the summer heat. Skip the expensive private history tours unless you are a hardcore academic—the art stands on its own. If you want a deeper look at the city, grab a self-guided audio tour of the Elbe instead. Just focus on the galleries.
