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Tempelhofer Feld

A decommissioned Nazi-era airport turned vast public park where you cycle, skate and barbecue on the old runways.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Local-life seekers
  • Anyone here to unwind
Depends
  • Nature lovers
  • Adventurers
Not for

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Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and families with kids.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

There's nothing like cycling, skating or kiting down a real 1.2km airport runway with the whole flat city horizon around you.
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It's a defiantly democratic space Berliners voted in 2014 to keep undeveloped — peak local-favourite Berlin.
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It's almost shadeless and windswept, dead in winter, and has no facilities to speak of, so you must come prepared.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With friends

    Bring bikes, a kite and a barbecue for a free, expansive afternoon.

  • With kids

    Endless flat space to cycle and run, but pack water, snacks and sun cover.

  • As a couple

    A breezy, unusual stroll or skate; not romantic in any conventional sense.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Free
Time
1–3 hr
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
A dry, mild day spring through autumn; avoid winter and high wind.
Getting there
U6 Tempelhof, U8 Boddinstraße, or S Tempelhof at the perimeter.
Accessibility
Vast, flat, paved runways are excellent for wheelchairs and strollers; bring everything you need.
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

The Sunday-market version of free Berlin open space.A leafier, more central park if you want shade.
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Sources

What we checked

  • In a 25 May 2014 referendum Berliners voted (about 64% in favour of the '100% Tempelhofer Feld' initiative) to block development and keep the ~300+ hectare field as open parkland. en.wikipedia.org ↗
  • The former Tempelhof Airport was central to the 1948–49 Berlin Airlift; the airfield closed in 2008 and reopened as a public park on 8 May 2010. en.wikipedia.org ↗
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