An Entire Airport for Dogs
It is one of the most interesting spots in Berlin. On its runway, aircraft are banned. Instead, it is being used by canines. And by dancers, joggers, cyclists, inline skaters as well as party people.
In Berlin, four airports exist, with Tempelhof being the most unique. This airport, once an important airline hub during the GDR, is now unconventional. Instead of aircraft, cyclists, parents with strollers, and dogs like Maya the Yorkshire Terrier use the runway. The airport includes a terminal, a tower, and a runway, but only two old, non-airworthy planes remain.
Tempelhof also houses a migrant camp, tennis courts, a baseball field, and beach volleyball facilities. The city even set up a migrant camp here. In the summer of 2026, the runway will be rented out for rent-a-runway experiences. Despite its unusual activities, Tempelhof remains a multi-purpose spot with deep historical significance.
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