AquaDom

Museum Tall cylindrical aquarium with internal glass elevator

A cylindrical public aquarium in central Berlin that featured a glass elevator passing through tropical fish and coral displays. Visitors queued for the short immersive ride and the aquarium’s varied collection.

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AquaDom is a large cylindrical public aquarium that stood within the lobby of a Radisson Blu hotel in central Berlin near Alexanderplatz. The structure was notable for its height, transparent cylinder, and an internal elevator that carried visitors through the aquarium’s volume.

A vertical acrylic cylinder filled with marine life offered close-up views of schooling fish and coral displays from multiple viewing levels and from the lift cabin that ascended through the tank. The aquarium functioned as both an exhibit and an architectural spectacle integrated with the hotel and neighboring Sea Life Berlin facilities.

Installed as a landmark feature in the 21st century, the AquaDom became one of Berlin’s recognizable modern attractions by combining aquarium display with a panoramic lift experience. It formed part of the complex of attractions around Alexanderplatz.

The AquaDom was located in the Mitte district of central Berlin, adjacent to Alexanderplatz and integrated into the Radisson Blu hotel and Sea Life exhibition complex.

  • Panoramic lift and viewing: A tall cylindrical acrylic aquarium with a panoramic glass elevator running through its center, providing an immersive, vertical viewing experience.
  • Scale and stock: Approximately one million litres of seawater and several hundred to over a thousand fish from multiple species populated the cylinder, creating a dense urban display of marine life.
AquaDom
Aquaria KLCC, Concourse Level, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 3-2331 6262
52.5197, 13.4028
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https://www.aquariaklcc.com
Daily 10:00am-6:00pm
General admission MYR69 (~$15) for adults; child and senior rates available; check site for updates

How to Get to AquaDom #

Aquaria KLCC is under the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, a short walk from KLCC LRT Station (Kelana Jaya Line). Suria KLCC mall and the Petronas Towers are adjacent-follow signage to the Concourse Level.

Tips for Visiting AquaDom #

  • Buy tickets online in advance during peak tourist periods to avoid queues.
  • Start at the upper levels and work down-large tanks are easiest to view before the crowds gather.
  • Use the audio guide (if available) to learn about local Malaysian marine species that are often overlooked.

Best Time to Visit AquaDom #

Best visited on weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid family crowds.

Year-round (indoor attraction)
Jan-Dec · N/A indoors
Indoors, so weather is irrelevant; visit on weekdays or early mornings to avoid crowds.
Ramadan periods
Varies annually · N/A
Check hours-visitor patterns and opening hours can shift during religious observances.

Weather & Climate near AquaDom #

Climate

AquaDom's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (583 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
5° – 13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 19°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
3° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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