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Built by the Nazis, scene of the epic Berlin Airlift in 1948-49 and a contentious question mark in more recent times, the former Tempelhof Airport finally found it’s contemporary calling in May 2010 opening as a public park space. And at nearly four square kilometers, it holds the title of largest park in continental Europe—justifying its official motto, “Bewegungsfreiheit” (“freedom of movement”).

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Park Tempelhof

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With the airport buildings fenced off and inaccessible (except for the odd festival here and there), Tempelhof has come into its own as the widest of wide-open spaces— complete with a designated grilling area, mini-football pitches, garden allotments and a couple of grounded aircrafts. In short, the perfect place to stow a bottle of wine and some grub in your bike basket and marvel at the sheer expanse around you as you search for the perfect picnic spot.