Sandy beach, palm trees and clear, blue water. But if you think that these vacationeers are lounging on a warm tropical island, you'd be wrong. They're inside a giant hangar in snowy Germany:
The 'resort' is actually located on the site of a former Soviet military air base in Krausnick, Germany. Tropical Islands is inside a hangar built originally to house airships designed to haul long-distance cargo. And despite it looking like temperatures are through the roof - outside the giant hangar it is actually snowing.
The Daily Mail has more photos: Link (Photo: Getty) | Tropical Islands official website
It is indeed an enormous hall and there is even a jungle with free running animals (mostly birds).
The downside: It is a tourist attraction and therefore drinks and food and extra fun (mini golf, variety, free fall, slides...) is expensive. It is best for a party trip with your friends.