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I would suggest sticking to Bavaria and the area around Berlin. Cologne is too far; it's too much to attempt in the time you have.
Berlin has the museum of German history in the former east sector, the checkpoint charlie/wall museum, and lots more. An excursion to Brandenberg is also worthwhile for the history.