Tropical Islands
Amusement Park Indoor tropical resort housed in former airship hangar
Tropical Islands occupies a former airship hangar in Brandenburg and functions as an indoor tropical resort with pools, a rainforest hall, saunas and overnight accommodation for year-round water-based recreation.
Tropical Islands is an indoor tropical resort and waterpark located in a converted airship hangar near Krausnick in Brandenburg, Germany; it opened as a leisure complex in the mid-2000s. The site recreates tropical environments under a vast enclosed hall with climate control, beaches, pools and themed areas.
Facilities inside the hangar include a large tropical sea and lagoon, indoor rainforest planting, water slides and a spa/sauna area, with both day-visitor and overnight accommodation options. The complex operates year-round and provides weather-independent tropical recreation.
The resort sits in the rural area south of Berlin near the village of Krausnick, roughly an hour’s drive from central Berlin depending on traffic and accessible by road.
- Hangar dimensions: Housed inside a former airship hangar that measures roughly 360 m by 210 m and about 107 m high, making it one of the largest free-standing enclosed spaces in Europe.
How to Get to Tropical Islands #
Located about 50 km southeast of Berlin, Tropical Islands is accessible by car via the A13 motorway (exit Ruhland) and by regional trains plus shuttle bus services from nearby train stations; on-site parking is available.
Tips for Visiting Tropical Islands #
- Book resort packages or day passes online in advance, especially for special events and peak weekends.
- Arrive early on hot days to secure a shaded lounger in the tropical dome.
- If staying overnight, take advantage of the wellness and pool areas in the evening when day visitors have left.
Best Time to Visit Tropical Islands #
Tropical Islands is popular in winter as well as summer because the climate is controlled and activities run year-round.
Weather & Climate near Tropical Islands #
Tropical Islands's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (569 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
