AquaDom aquarium at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin explodes

A large aquarium in Berlin, housed in the lobby of the city’s Radisson Collection Hotel, has burst, flooding the hotel and nearby streets with millions of litres of water. More than 100 firefighters had been in attendance at the scene of the world’s largest free-standing cylindrical aquarium and it is not yet clear what had caused the break.

The AquaDom, as it is known, was a 25-metre tall cylindrical aquarium and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, drawing in thousands of visitors each year with its unique design and diverse array of aquatic life. Home to over 1,500 fish representing over 50 different species, it was a saltwater tank that features a variety of colourful tropical fish, including angelfish, clownfish, and parrotfish. The aquarium also included several species of coral and other marine plants, creating a vibrant and diverse ecosystem for the fish to thrive in.

One of the most unique features of the AquaDom was its transparent elevator, which ran through the center of the tank and allowed visitors to get a close-up view of the fish as they swim by. The elevator is made of acrylic glass, which was said to be both durable and transparent, allowing for an unobstructed view of the aquarium. The elevator ride took about five minutes and provided a 360-degree view of the tank, giving visitors the opportunity to see all sides of the aquarium and the different species of fish that inhabit it.

The incident took place in the early hours of this morning, causing extensive damage and injuring two people. Had it been an hour or so later, when the lobby would have been much busier with visitors, many of whom would have been children, it could have been very different. The scene has been visited by Franziska Giffey, the Mayor of Berlin, who described it as being like a tsunami.

In addition to the main tank, the AquaDom also had several smaller tanks on the ground floor that showcased different types of aquatic life, such as sea horses, crabs, and sea turtles. These tanks offered visitors the chance to get up close and personal with these animals and learn more about them.

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The AquaDom also offered educational programs and workshops for both children and adults. These programs are designed to teach visitors about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems and the role that each individual can play in protecting the world’s oceans.

The AquaDom was not only a popular tourist attraction, but it is also a vital part of the local community, working closely with organizations such as the Berlin Zoo and the German Society for the Protection of Fish to promote conservation and protect the environment. It also supported research and educational programs that help to increase our understanding of marine ecosystems and the animals that live in them.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.