Today I visited the Airport Berlin Tempelhof which ceased operations in 2008 but has a unique history.
The following pictures shall show how to utilize a closed airport for the benefit of the citizens of Berlin.
The main Entfance (nowadays closed)
Nowadays the Police President of Berlin has its Office here too.
Old relics of the 3rd Reich era
Another relict from the 3rd Reich era
The old directions/signs are still there
A short overview of the “Airlift” history from 1948/1949 when the Russians closed all access points to West Berlin and the US Airforce flew in supplies via air cargo.
This gives you an imagination of the huge size of this airport.
I’m standing right on the landing tracks of the former airport. It’s huge.
So much empty space...
This is a picture of the main entrance taken in the 60s
More background history of this iconic airport
Right on the landing track
Due to the sheer size, they placed a container village for refugees right in the middle of the airport field
Refugee Camp - it was a bit sad to see the caged little kids playing- but now they are safe here in Berlin
This is a huge area, empty space, very little utilized currently
A dog playground and running area
BBQ areas - totally crowded during weekends, a awesome atmosphere then
A community garden with all kinds of plants, self grown vegetables and other nice plants, a nice area to sit and relax
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A beer garden with public viewing for the World Cup 18
This airport has a unique history.
Btw, this airport was featured in Part 3 of Indiana Jones when they had to flee from Berlin with a Zeppelin (google it )
I hope you enjoyed this small tour of this historic airport in the center of Berlin.