Yes, as strange as it sounds, in Bradenburg, Germany, in an enormous structure originally designed to house several airships, a Malaysian company has created a tropical paradise. In 2004, the hangar, with over 700,000 sq. ft. of floor space, was opened to the public. It remains a steady 78 degrees inside and offers visitors a Polynesian island experience. From the sandy beach bordering the Tropical Sea (three times the size of an Olympic pool) to the Lagoon (warmer with a current and some waterslides) to the four-storey high water slide tower (where you can go up to 40 mph!), there is a water option to fit everyone.
If you’re looking for more of a spa day, you can find that there, too. With seven different sauna attractions, hot tubs, steam baths and even a mud bath spa, you can treat yourself! If you’d like a little more activity, take a walk on the trail through the 100,000 sq. ft. rainforest, comprised of 600 different plant species which produce some of the heat required to keep the space warm. There are even flamingos and other animals that would normally be found in a rain forest habitat.
While you’re welcome to pack a picnic, you needn’t as there are several restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Just like when you go to the beach here at home, it’s nice to have a spot to drop your stuff and retreat from the public eye. They’ve thought of that, too. Whether you’re looking for a home base during a day-long visit or you’d like to stay overnight, the number and types of accommodations \ is impressive. From tents (both in the rainforest and on the beach) to cabins, cabana, lodges and luxury rooms, you’re sure to find something that suits your needs at this incredible island adventure.
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