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Park · Berlim, Berlim
Tempelhofer Feld
Former Tempelhof airport turned into a park of more than 300 hectares. The runways have become space for cycling, skating, flying kites and picnicking.
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About Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer Feld is the area of the former Tempelhof airport, in the south of Berlim, opened to the public as a park in 2010, two years after flights ended. With more than 300 hectares, it is one of the largest open areas inside a major city in Europe.
The airport has a long history. The field was used for military maneuvers and, in the early 20th century, for the first flights in Berlim. The enormous terminal building, in the shape of an arch, was built during the Nazi era. In 1948 and 1949, during the Soviet blockade of Berlim Ocidental, Tempelhof was the centre of the Ponte Aérea de Berlim: American and British planes landed nonstop bringing food and coal for the population.
Today the runways are used for cycling, running, skating and land kitesurfing. On the grass there are community gardens, areas for barbecues and picnics, and space to fly kites. In 2014 residents voted in a referendum to keep the field free of buildings.
The terminal building, next to the park, hosts events and guided tours of areas such as the hangares and the roof; check the schedule before you go. From the field you get a sense of the size of the former airport, with Berlim’s skyline in the background.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 3 hours to walk or cycle along the runways.
Best time
From May to September, in the late afternoon, when sunset comes late. The park is open from dawn to dusk, and gate opening times change by month. In winter the field is cold and very windy.
How to get there
The most used entrances are on Columbiadamm, near the U-Bahn station Boddinstraße (U8), and on Tempelhofer Damm, near the station Paradestraße (U6). Tempelhof station (S-Bahn and U6) is located at the south of the field.
Tip
Bring water and sunscreen in summer: there's little shade in the grounds. It's possible to rent bicycles at points near the entrances at certain times; check before you go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tempelhofer Feld
Is there an entrance fee for Tempelhofer Feld?
No. Entrance to the park is free. Guided tours of the old airport building have a separate ticket.
Is the park open at night?
No. Tempelhofer Feld is open from dawn to dusk, and gate closing times change throughout the year.
What was the Berlin Airlift?
In 1948 and 1949, when the Soviet Union blocked land access to Berlim Ocidental, aircraft from the United States and the United Kingdom supplied the city by air, and Tempelhof airport was the main landing point.