Tropical Islands Resort

Tropical Islands Resort is a tropical-themed indoor water park located in the former Brand-Briesen Airfield in Halbe, a municipality in the district of Dahme-Spreewald in Brandenburg, Germany, 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the southern boundary of Berlin.

Spanish entertainment group Parques Reunidos acquired Tropical Islands in December 2018.

Fully owned by the Federal Government of Germany since 1992, Cargolifter AG bought the former military airfield to construct airships.

According to figures published by the company,[citation needed] Tropical Islands has spent €23 million on further development and expansion work.

The initial lack of visitors has been attributed to a variety of reasons, including the relatively remote location of Tropical Islands.

By altering the ticket price structure and adding new overnight accommodations, visitor attendance subsequently improved.

According to then-managing director Ole Bested Hensing, 2008 was the first time Tropical Islands Resort made a profit, when it recorded 300,000 overnight stays.

In October 2005, the southern aspect of the dome along the "South Sea" bathing area had a special UV-transparent film made of ETFE installed.

Former airship hangar, now housing the resort
Interior of the hangar. Note people at the lower left for scale
Tropical Islands dome, interior bird's-eye view
The Bali Pavilion in the Tropical Village
Tropical Islands, outdoor area, The Amazonia
Indoor view from the water slide tower in 2020