4.5 ·
Explore Tempelhof Airport, where Nazi-era grandeur meets Cold War history on Berlin's old runways. Cycle or picnic across the open park, or book a guided tour through the imposing terminal to learn about the Berlin Airlift.
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Tempelhof was one of the world's largest buildings when completed under the Nazi regime in the 1930s and later became famous as the landing site for the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, when Allied planes supplied a blockaded West Berlin around the clock. Since the airport closed in 2008, its vast runways and terminal have been repurposed as Tempelhofer Feld, a public park where Berliners cycle, picnic, and garden, while guided tours — required for access to much of the historic terminal — walk visitors through the building's imposing architecture and wartime history.
Reviewers consistently praise the two-hour English-language tours as genuinely excellent, citing knowledgeable, clear guides. With a 4.5 rating and a high culture score, it appeals strongly to visitors interested in 20th-century history, and it demands both booking ahead and a good pair of walking shoes.
Tempelhof was one of the world's largest buildings when completed under the Nazi regime in the 1930s and later became famous as the landing site for the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, when Allied planes supplied a blockaded West Berlin around the clock. Since the airport closed in 2008, its vast runways and terminal have been repurposed as Tempelhofer Feld, a public park where Berliners cycle, picnic, and garden, while guided tours — required for access to much of the historic terminal — walk visitors through the building's imposing architecture and wartime history.
Reviewers consistently praise the two-hour English-language tours as genuinely excellent, citing knowledgeable, clear guides. With a 4.5 rating and a high culture score, it appeals strongly to visitors interested in 20th-century history, and it demands both booking ahead and a good pair of walking shoes.
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2h
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Intensity
Active — lots of walking
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Took an English speaking tour. Probably one of the better walking tours in Berlin. The guide was excellent and enthusiastic about the airport. Provided the group with experience knowledge and fun facts. We took the U-Barn, the station is right next to the airport. Highly recommend
carl hemberg
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