Timeline
14:37
Grab a beer and a snack at the beer garden inside the park. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset, and the Tempelgarten is just a short walk from the U-Bahn stations.
15:07
Walk to the entrance square of the terminal building. This is the spot for the monument commemorating the Berlin Airlift. The golden light hits the square perfectly at this time, offering a clear view of the structure before the sun dips below the horizon.
15:52
Take the U6 from Platz der Luftbrücke or Tempelhof station toward the city center. Arrive at Lutter & Wegner, a historic German restaurant that has been serving Berlin cuisine since 1811. It is open late, making it ideal for an evening meal after dark.
16:52
Finish the evening with a nightcap at Newton Bar. Located near Checkpoint Charlie, this impressive bar is known for its excellent cigar and whiskey selection and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Local tip
The park is free, but if you want to see the inside of the terminal, guided tours are €15 for adults. Check the U6 line for the quickest route from Tempelhof to the city center.
Check before you go
- Tempelgarten is open Mo-Th 14:00-22:00 and Fr-Su 12:00-22:00.
- Lutter & Wegner is open Mo-Su 11:00-03:00.
- Newton Bar has no listed opening hours, so check current times.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).