Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz

“Is that a Zeppelin?” a child’s voice broke the hum of the airfield. Indeed, if you were standing here at Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz in the 1930s, you might have witnessed the awe-inspiring sight of the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin descending from the sky. Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz, nestled just three kilometers west of Görlitz city center, has a history as rich and varied as the skies it serves. Opened in 1925, this airfield wasn’t just for airplanes. It welcomed airships, hosted flight schools, and even served as a military base during World War II. Imagine the roar of Junkers Ju 87s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s taking off from this very spot. After the war, the Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz continued its service, becoming a hub for helicopter landings and gliding activities under the GDR. The political climate of the time, however, led to its closure in 1979, a silence that thankfully ended with the reunification of Germany in 1990. Today, Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz thrives once more. The airfield, resurrected by the dedicated Görlitz Air Sports Club, now buzzes with the activity of general aviation. From small private planes to gliders catching the wind, the spirit of flight lives on. You can even take a scenic flight from here, soaring over the city of Görlitz, the majestic Landeskrone hill, and the sparkling waters of Berzdorfer See. The airfield, once a stage for zeppelins and warplanes, now offers a peaceful panorama of the Oberlausitz and beyond. Verkehrslandeplatz Görlitz is more than just an airfield. It’s a testament to the enduring human fascination with flight, a place where history and the sky intertwine.