Tropical Islands
Halbe
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Tropical Islands, a truly surreal destination that challenges our perceptions of geography and architecture. Standing here in the Brandenburg countryside, about sixty kilometers south of Berlin, we are about to enter…
Listen in the app2The Aerium Dome — Engineering the Impossible
To truly appreciate Tropical Islands, one must first understand the shell that contains it. The Aerium was a masterpiece of late twentieth-century engineering, completed in 2000 at a cost of nearly 80 million euros. …
Listen in the app3The Tropical Sea — A Beach in Brandenburg
The center of the resort is dominated by the 'Tropical Sea,' a massive pool the size of three Olympic swimming pools, bordered by a 200-meter-long sandy beach. The water is kept at a balmy 28 degrees, and the backdrop is a giant…
Listen in the app4The Bali Lagoon — Mysticism and Waterfalls
In contrast to the expansive Tropical Sea, the Bali Lagoon offers a more intimate and atmospheric experience. This area is inspired by the architecture and natural beauty of the Indonesian island. …
Listen in the app5The Rainforest — A Living Laboratory
One of the most impressive biological feats within the dome is the world's largest indoor rainforest. It covers about 10,000 square meters and contains over 50,000 plants of 600 different species. …
Listen in the app6The Tropical Village — Global Architecture
Adjacent to the rainforest is the Tropical Village, which showcases traditional architecture from various regions of the tropics, including Thailand, Borneo, Samoa, and Bali. These buildings serve as restaurants, shops, and…
Listen in the app7Amazonia and the Outdoor Connection
In 2016, Tropical Islands expanded beyond its massive dome with the opening of 'Amazonia,' a 35,000-square-meter outdoor area. This section is designed to be used year-round, even in the depths of a German winter. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Tropical Islands concludes, we are left with a profound sense of the possible. We have journeyed through an industrial giant that was repurposed into a biological and leisure miracle. …
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What is Tropical Islands?
Tropical Islands is a place in Halbe with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Halbe |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.0375, 13.7486 |
| Last updated |