Tempelhof Airport

Tempelhof Airport was built from 1936 to 1941 and was once the world’s largest building, featuring 307,000 square metres of indoor space along with a roof that could hold seating for eighty thousand air-show spectators. While serving as a monumental showpiece during the Nazi era, the airport later became a symbol of freedom during the post-war era with the Berlin Airlift. Since its closure in 2008, its seven hangars have accommodated refugees, social projects, cultural events, and sporting meets.

Address

Columbiadamm 10
12101 Berlin-Tempelhof

(Please note that the spectator entrance is not located at this address. Please follow the directions in the image below.)

Entrance

Grafische Wegbeschreibung zum Eingang der Komischen Oper Berlin im Hangar 1, öffnet Google Maps

Your way to us at Hangar 1

Arrival by public transport

The Komische Oper Berlin in Tempelhof Airport / Hangar 1 can be reached by underground via the stop Platz der Luftbrücke. On foot along Columbidamm and via Bunkerstraße you will reach the entrance to Hangar 1 after approx. 12min. The stop does not have a lift. The nearest underground station with a lift is Südstern. From here you can walk to Hangar 1 in about 20min. For news on lift or escalator malfunctions, click here.

The nearest bus stop is Golßener Straße.

Arrival by car

Parking spaces are available in front of the main building of Tempelhof Airport at Platz der Luftbrücke and on Columbiadamm and the surrounding area. Parking spaces for people with disabilities can be found via the Werner-Loebemann-Weg entrance.

Where do I sit?

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Seats for wheelchair users

At Tempelhof Airport there are 12 places for wheelchair users for events. There are 2 wheelchair spaces for matinees, supporting programmes and introductions to performances.