Make a holiday rental home or apartment in Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Germany your home away from home

Tempelhof-Schoneberg is the recently created seventh borough of Berlin, and was formed in 2001 by merging the former boroughs of Tempelhof and Schoneberg. The boroughs are extremely diverse, with Tempelhof an industrial and housing area and Schoneberg a growing district of nightlife, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. Together they combine to make a cheaper, but equally attractive, alternative to staying in the centre of this fascinating and historic city.

Things to do in Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Germany

Schoneberg is fast gaining a reputation as a trendy and enjoyable area in which to spend an evening out, and has a number of restaurants and cafe-bars to choose from. Many of these are in the Goltzstr and Viktoria Luise Platz areas - where they housed in the basement of attractive old houses. Drink and food prices are also noticeably lower than those of central Berlin.

The Schoneberg district makes for an interesting walk. Winterfeldmarkt is a popular market held on a Saturday (with a scaled-down version on a Wednesday) which has stalls of all kinds and plenty of bargains to be found. Those seeking something a little more upmarket should head to KaDeWe, the world’s second biggest department store (Harrods in London is first). A number of Cold War memorials can also be found lining the streets as you continue your walk.

Tempelhof is home to a large percentage of the holiday rental accommodation in the borough and offers close and easy access to Schoneberg. It is also the home of the now-closed Tempelhof Airport, which was once one of the largest buildings on earth, and today hosts occasional trade shows and other events.

Places to visit on holiday in Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Germany

There is a huge amount to see and do in the remainder of Berlin. Many of the top tourist attractions are in the Berlin-Mitte area, such as Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building and Berlin Zoo, as well as great restaurants and nightlife. The Brandenburg suburb is also well worth a look and contains many historical castles and gardens. With an excellent public transport system, the rental of a hire car is not necessary to make the most of your holiday in Berlin.

Weather in Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Germany

Summer temperatures in Berlin are extremely pleasant, reaching up to and over 25C some days. A holiday rental in Tempelhof-Schoneberg can still be enjoyed outside of peak season, as though temperatures are lower, so are the numbers of tourists and the prices for accommodation and attractions.

Flights to Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Germany

Though it is no longer possible to fly to the famous Berlin Tempelhof Airport, Berlin still possesses a further two airports to choose from. Flights to Berlin Tegel (TXL) and Berlin Schonefeld (SXF) can be found from all around the UK, and both are an equal distance from your destination – just a short journey by tram, train or bus.