Visiting the former US “Candy Bomber” Airport Berlin Tempelhof

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.

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The main Entfance (nowadays closed)

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Nowadays the Police President of Berlin has its Office here too.

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Old relics of the 3rd Reich era

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Another relict from the 3rd Reich era

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The old directions/signs are still there

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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.

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This gives you an imagination of the huge size of this airport.

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I’m standing right on the landing tracks of the former airport. It’s huge.

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So much empty space...

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This is a picture of the main entrance taken in the 60s

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More background history of this iconic airport

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Right on the landing track

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Due to the sheer size, they placed a container village for refugees right in the middle of the airport field

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Refugee Camp - it was a bit sad to see the caged little kids playing- but now they are safe here in Berlin

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This is a huge area, empty space, very little utilized currently

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A dog playground and running area

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BBQ areas - totally crowded during weekends, a awesome atmosphere then

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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

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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.

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