Quick 3-day Visit

I think Prague would be great for 3-4 days, having been there myself for that period of time. Dublin is great, but I think the best part of Ireland is getting out into the countryside, so I might save that for another trip. Sort of the same idea with Munich - the city itself is awesome, but there are a lot of day trips in the area you wouldn't have time for. Not as familiar with Zurich and Berlin.

Berlin is nice as well. I'd cross Zurich off my list. Expensive and nothing exceptional there.

Berlin has some great museums as well as WW II and Cold War history. Seems more convenient from Stockholm.

I can only comment on Berlin, Prague, Dublin and Paris. Paris tops my list and if I think 4 days is actually a decent amount of time to take a trip there. You may have to sit down and prepare what you will see and when, and you won't be able to go to every museum, but you can stay for 4 days and see the city without feeling too rushed. But I am super partial to Paris so maybe I'm not the best of sources (my first time in Paris was for only 2 days and it was a whirlwind of a (mis)adventure and I loved every bit of it).

Next on my list would be Prague. I think Prague is a hidden gem. It's beautiful, the food is good, people are friendly, and prices are reasonable. We were there about 1 week last summer and it was more than enough time to experience the city and see key sights, so 4 days should be quite adequate.

If you happen to be really interested in both art museums and sights related to 20th-century history (World War II and the Cold War), I'd say leave Berlin for a trip when you have more time. I don't usually spend all that much time trekking from sight to sight, but I had a real time problem in Berlin despite spending 6 days in the city. If you don't have that dual interest, Berlin would probably be a good destination for 3 or 4 days.

Berlin - proximity and variety of things to do.

I heard that there are better cities to visit in Switzerland than Zurich, for example Luzern or Bern. Also I haven't been to Dublin yet. Prague is the most beautiful out of the three remaining cities. Simply eye candy with medieval neighborhoods. Munich was rebuilt at least historic downtown after WWII but IMHO it has a little artificial look. Prague and Munich have excellent beer but what you pay for one in Munich you could have three to four in Prague. Berlin is huge with an efficient public transport, architectonically mishmash (it was practically destroyed in WWII). If you are into museums that's the city to be but four days is too few. While I would not say that it is beautiful, it is exciting. Having only three to four days I would say Prague. The medieval center is also very walkable.

I've not been to Dublin or Zurich, so cannot comment on those (although I would love to visit Dublin sometime).

Of all the rest, Berlin would easily be my number one recommendation. It has the best proximity to Stockholm, and there is so much to do and see there. Obviously, there are a ton of museums, monuments and historical sites if you are interested in WWII and the Cold War. Going up the glass dome of the Reichstag is fun, for a view of both the Parliament and the city. If you just want to hang out in the sun with a beer, there are numerous cafes and beer gardens (or just grab some beer and snacks from the store and head to a park). There's tons of good food, of course. If it's your first time, I'd recommend

Prague would be my second choice -- it has a lot in common with Berlin in terms of great food, drink and night life, but it is also gorgeous and the architecture alone is worth a visit. Both Berlin and Prague are also comparatively inexpensive, which might be a good counterbalance to Stockholm.

I wasn't a huge fan of Munich, although it might be significantly more pleasant in the summer. It was cold and rainy when I was there, and I found it a bit boring. Ironically, it was also more expensive than Berlin.

I pretty much agree with Mrs EB. For just 3 days, I might make my decision based on which city has the best transportation option to my next destination. I know it's more pragmatic than idealistic but that's just me. I'd search budget airlines from your cities and see which has the most convenient (shortest, best timing, cost if that's important,etc) flights to Stockholm.

So I've been looking around and asking around and I was able to narrow down ton Munich and Dublin. Just wondering what your thoughts are on either of these cities to help me decide.

I'm not a bit drinker or partner, so although I am looking to taste some local beers but also see some architecture and culture as well.

Thanks again