Tropical Islands

What Tropical Islands does

Tropical Islands (legal entity: Tropical Island Management GmbH) operates Europe's largest tropical vacation resort, housed inside a decommissioned airship hangar in Krausnick, Brandenburg, roughly 50 km south of Berlin. The dome — 360 m long, 210 m wide, and 107 m high — maintains a year-round indoor tropical climate and contains a 200-meter sand beach with 28°C water equivalent to three Olympic swimming pools, water slides, a rainforest, a wellness/spa complex, and the OHANA Town entertainment center. Adjacent to the dome sit a 6-hectare campsite with 92 pitches, outdoor AMAZONIA water attractions, a range of glamping tents, and holiday homes (Sunrise, Woodland, Nature, AMAZONIA). The resort is wholly owned by Spain-listed Parques Reunidos, has operated continuously since its December 19, 2004 opening, employs 600+ staff across 18 departments, and holds the Guinness World Records designation (2017) as the world's largest indoor water park.

The core offering is a day-visit or multi-day overnight experience, sold direct-to-consumer via the owned website (tropical-islands.de) and on-site box offices, with third-party listings on Expedia and Booking.com for selected accommodation inventory. Revenue is diversified across day tickets (from €34.90 per adult), overnight stays across eight accommodation tiers from €120 (Adventure Lodge Last Minute) to €475.88 (Sky Suite Premium / Easy Day Premium), annual passes (from €109), F&B (Sawadee buffet, Singapore Tree, OHANA restaurant, Bora Bora Lounge), entertainment add-ons (bowling from €18/30 min, shuffleboard from €8/30 min, karaoke, billiards, darts), sauna/spa, souvenir retail, group/corporate MICE, and seasonal events. Pricing uses a multi-tier structure with Early Bird (up to 35% off for 60+ days advance) and Last Minute discounts to smooth demand, alongside "The Easy Way" all-inclusive bundles and Workation packages (up to 25% off, 4-night minimum, available through September 2026). Customer segments are individual leisure visitors and families (primary), school groups, corporate/MICE clients, and camping/outdoor enthusiasts, with consumer pricing tiers for students, seniors, disabled visitors, infants, and birthday children, and free shuttle service from the Brand Tropical Islands rail station.

The underlying technology layer is principally the climate-controlled physical asset, supplemented by a digital booking and ticketing infrastructure integrating Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay (March 2025), OneTrust GDPR compliance, and a Faundit lost-and-found service. Recent product launches include OHANA Lodge and OHANA Town (2024), the Easy Way all-inclusive package (September 2024), Copacabana Samba Show Berlin (July 2025), and new mascots Tiki & Isla (January 2026), with Summer Events 2026 featuring Nickelodeon, K-POP, Sunset Sessions, Coca-Cola Football Summer, and BB Radio Top 1000 partnerships.

Name

Tropical Islands

Legal name

Tropical Island Management GmbH

Website

https://tropical-islands.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tropical Islands operates Europe's largest tropical vacation resort inside a converted airship hangar in Krausnick, near Berlin, offering day tickets, eight tiers of overnight accommodation, F&B, and entertainment for families, school groups, corporate MICE clients, and camping enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Water Park Resort

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort & Hotel Water Parks (On-Property Guest-Access Parks) (THAAABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Indoor water park
• Tropical resort
• Leisure accommodations
• Resort entertainment
• Water slide attractions

Headquarters

HQ city

Krausnick

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Tickets & Admission: Entry tickets for the tropical experience landscape sold as single-day or flexible day tickets. Pricing tiers include adult (18+), teen (13–17), child (4–12), and discounted rates for students, volunteers, seniors (65+), and disabled visitors (GdB 50%+). Free entry for infants (0–3) and birthday children of any age. Online tickets guarantee entry; walk-up entry is subject to capacity.
2. Overnight Accommodation: Multiple accommodation tiers inside the dome and on the resort grounds: OHANA Lodges (newest), Dome rooms (Adventure, Premium, Designer, Comfort, Sky Suites, Waterfall Suites), indoor/outdoor tents (Safari, Premium, Lodge, Tipi, Luxury), camping pitches (Standard, Comfort), and holiday homes (Sunrise Homes, Woodland Homes, Nature Homes, AMAZONIA Houses). Accommodation is sold per night with seasonal pricing and Early Bird (up to 35% off for 60+ days advance booking) and Last Minute promotions.
3. Annual Passes & Club Tropicana: Seasonal and annual passes offering 365-day access, discounts on F&B and souvenirs, and exclusive member benefits via the Club Tropicana loyalty program.
4. Food & Beverage: Multiple dining outlets including Sawadee buffet restaurant, Aroi Dee (temporarily relocated), Singapore Tree restaurant, OHANA Town restaurant (tropical-Mexican cuisine), lagoon bar, and Bora Bora Lounge. Easy Day package bundles meals and drinks with accommodation and entry.
5. Entertainment & Add-ons: Charges for entertainment activities including bowling (€18 for 30 min / €27 for 60 min), karaoke, shuffleboard (€8 for 30 min / €12 for 60 min), billiards, table football, and spa/massage services. Souvenirs and merchandise sold via the e-shop.
6. Group & Corporate Events: MICE services, school group visits, family celebrations, birthday parties, and team events with dedicated venues and packages.
7. Camping & Pitches: Charges for caravan/motorhome pitches (Standard and Comfort) and camping activities, with per-person-per-night pricing (from €35.90) including daily entry.
8. Workation Packages: Workation offer combining accommodation in holiday homes (Woodland, Nature, Sunrise Homes) with resort entry, sauna, fitness, water slides, and shuttle — up to 25% discount, minimum 4-night stay, available through September 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tropical Islands operates a year-round tropical resort and indoor water park inside a converted airship hangar in Krausnick, Germany, selling day tickets, multi-tier overnight accommodations (dome rooms, OHANA Lodges, tents, camping pitches, holiday homes), food and beverage, entertainment add-ons (OHANA Town bowling, karaoke, shuffleboard), and spa/wellness services. The resort also hosts corporate MICE events, school groups, and private celebrations. Revenue is generated through ticketed entry, accommodation stays, annual passes, F&B, merchandise, and ancillary entertainment fees.

Product overview

Tropical Islands is Europe's largest tropical resort offering a unified platform of indoor waterpark, entertainment, dining, and diverse accommodation experiences within a converted airship hangar. The core product is day and multi-day admission to the tropical experience featuring the South Sea lagoon, water slides, spa facilities, and themed areas. The portfolio includes multiple accommodation tiers: OHANA Lodges (luxury hotel rooms with Hawaiian theme), Dome Rooms (themed lodges, suites, and rooms inside the main dome), Indoor/Outdoor Tents (safari, premium, tipis, lodge, and luxury glamping tents), Camping (standard and comfort caravan/motorhome pitches), and Holiday Homes (Sunrise, Nature, Woodland, and AMAZONIA themed houses). Entertainment products span OHANA Town (bowling, karaoke, restaurant, bar), water attractions (Jungle Splash, Kraki Beach, AMAZONIA outdoor area), spa services (sauna, wellness, fitness), and dining options. Additional offerings include annual passes, family tickets, Club Tropicana loyalty program, workation packages, MICE facilities, and retail merchandise. The resort positions itself as a multi-purpose destination for leisure, wellness, family activities, and corporate events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Tropicana: A loyalty program offering exclusive benefits, monthly offers, and priority access to news and events for Tropical Islands guests.
• OHANA Lodges
• OHANA Town
• AMAZONIA

Products and services

• Tropen Pur Day Ticket Single-day admission to Tropical Islands' tropical experience landscape including the South Sea lagoon, water slides, AMAZONIA outdoor area, and shuttle bus access. Available as single and flexible day tickets with discounted online purchase. Targeted at day-trippers, families, and individual visitors.
• Tropen & Sauna Ticket Combined admission ticket providing access to the tropical experience landscape plus the sauna and spa complex (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath). Targeted at adult visitors seeking wellness experiences alongside waterpark entry.
• Family Ticket Family-priced admission ticket covering 2 adults and up to 3 children (ages 0–12), with online discount (20% during promotional periods). Targeted at families with children.
• Evening Ticket Evening-only admission ticket for late-day visits to the tropical resort experience. Targeted at visitors seeking after-work or evening leisure experiences.
• Easy Day All-Inclusive Ticket Package All-inclusive package combining tropical experience admission with overnight accommodation and bundled meals and drinks (Standard and Premium tiers). Targeted at visitors wanting a hassle-free bundled experience.
• Annual Pass (Jahreskarte) Subscription pass providing unlimited Tropical Islands admission for a year plus discounts on food & beverage and souvenirs, starting from €109. Targeted at returning local visitors within driving distance of Krausnick.
• Club Tropicana Loyalty Membership Free loyalty program for Tropical Islands offering monthly exclusive offers, personalized benefits, and priority access to events. Targeted at annual pass holders and frequent visitors.
• Dome Room Accommodations Themed overnight rooms located inside the main Tropical Islands dome, ranging from Adventure and Premium Lodges to Designer, Premium, Comfort, Waterfall (Junior) Suites, and Sky Suites with panoramic South Sea views. Targeted at overnight guests wanting to stay inside the tropical dome with 24/7 pool access.
• OHANA Lodges Hawaiian-themed modern hotel rooms connected to the dome, including Komfort PLUS Double, Luxus Double, and Familien (Family) rooms with private bathrooms and amenities. Targeted at guests seeking hotel-style accommodation outside but adjacent to the tropical dome.
• Indoor Glamping Tents (Safari & Premium) Fabric Safari tents and wooden Premium tents inside the dome offering a romantic glamping experience with mattresses against the tropical jungle backdrop. Targeted at couples and experience-seekers wanting themed overnight stays.
• Outdoor Glamping Tents (Tipi, Lodge, Luxus) Outdoor glamping accommodations on the resort grounds including rustic Tipi tents (4–8 persons), Lodge tents for nature adventures, and Luxus (Luxury) colonial-style tents with terrace. Targeted at families, groups, and outdoor-style experience seekers.
• Camping Pitches (Standard & Komfort) Camping pitches for caravans, motorhomes, and tents on a 6-hectare site with 92 total pitches. Standard pitches ~80m² with shared power/water; Komfort (Comfort) pitches ~100m² with direct utility connections. Priced from €35.90 per person per night including daily entry.
• Holiday Homes (Sunrise, Nature, Woodland, AMAZONIA) Modern holiday homes across four themed areas — Sunrise Homes (4/6/VIP person configurations), Nature Homes, Woodland Homes, and AMAZONIA Houses — each with terrace and grill facilities. Targeted at families and groups seeking private self-catering accommodation.
• OHANA Town Entertainment (Bowling, Karaoke, Shuffleboard) 800+ m² Hawaiian-themed entertainment complex offering 6 bowling lanes, karaoke, darts, billiards, table football, shuffleboard, restaurant, and bar. Targeted at families, groups, and visitors seeking indoor entertainment add-ons.
• Private Celebrations & Events Service Event hosting service for private celebrations including birthdays, weddings, family celebrations, and company events under the tropical dome setting. Targeted at individuals, families, and organizations planning private events.
• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events) Corporate event services including team-building events, incentive trips, conferences, and meetings in the tropical resort setting. Targeted at companies, associations, and event planners seeking unique venues.
• School Group Programs Specially priced school group visits and educational excursion programs with dedicated group rates. Targeted at German schools and educational institutions organizing student excursions.
• Workation Packages Workation packages combining accommodation in holiday homes (Woodland, Nature, Sunrise) with resort entry, sauna, fitness, water slides, and shuttle — up to 25% discount, minimum 4-night stay. Targeted at remote workers and digital nomads.
• Tropical Islands Souvenirs & E-Shop Online and on-site retail merchandise shop offering Tropical Islands branded souvenirs including clothing, magnets, towels, and accessories. Targeted at resort visitors and gift buyers.
• Gift Vouchers (Wertgutscheine & Accommodation Vouchers) Gift voucher product line including value vouchers (Wertgutscheine), accommodation vouchers (Übernachtungsgutscheine), and gift annual passes available for purchase as gifts. Targeted at consumers and corporate buyers purchasing gifts for others.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's largest indoor water park — recognized by Guinness World Records 2017
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Suntago Water World: Indoor-outdoor water park complex in Poland developed by Global City Holdings; competes with Tropical Islands for Central European water-based leisure demand with comparable thermal-bath/water-slide mix.
• Center Parcs Europe: European forest-edge resort operator offering multi-accommodation villages with tropical aquatic centers (Aqua Mundo), family activities, and F&B — comparable integrated indoor-water + lodging resort model serving European families.
• Siam Park: Tenerife-based large-scale themed water park consistently ranked among the world's best; comparable benchmark for ride/theme quality, scale, ticket pricing, and ticket-plus-accommodation packaging.
• Movie Park Germany (Parques Reunidos): Sister property under parent Parques Reunidos; same owner, group cross-marketing access, and complementary theme-park plus overnight stays — relevant for cross-selling and corporate parent comparison.
• Rulantica (Europa-Park Resort): Large-scale indoor water park at the Europa-Park Resort in Rust, Germany — Europe's leading competing indoor water park destination with on-site lodging and themed environments, the closest direct competitor to Tropical Islands within Germany.
• Therme Erding: Germany's largest thermal spa and water world near Munich, combining slides, wave pools, sauna village, and on-site hotel — directly comparable combined leisure/lodging/water-park offering addressing German discretionary visitors.
• Alpamare (Bad Seedam, Switzerland): Large indoor/outdoor water park and spa complex in Switzerland with slides, wave pool, and wellness — comparable weather-independent water-leisure offering for DACH visitors with on-site hotel partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• SeaWorld Parks (theme/water park group): Large publicly-traded operator of theme parks with major water-park components and on-site lodging; useful benchmark for ticket + accommodation bundle economics in the leisure-park industry.
• Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai): Iconic integrated water-park + resort destination on a global scale, with Aquaventure Waterpark; comparable as a benchmark for weather-controlled water-park-plus-resort economics and ADR/yield, though operating at a much larger international scale.

Regional players

• Europapark Rust (Europa-Park): Germany's largest theme park and parent of Rulantica; overlap is indirect because Tropical Islands is primarily indoor water/lodging while Europa-Park is outdoor theme rides, but both anchor the German family leisure market and serve as a benchmark for DACH ticket volume and lodging yield.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/tropical.islands

Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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