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# Floating Pools
Berlin's Badeschiff Floats In The Spree River

By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-08-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-bathing-ship-badeschiff
References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/travel/BERLINS-BATHING-SHIP/) & [arena-berlin.de](http://www.arena-berlin.de/badeschiff.aspx?flagtext=Badeschiff)

Berlin's funkiest bathing destination is well worth taking a look at. The pool is located in the hull of a [container ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjord-floating-sauna) in the Spree River. Inside the boat you'll find a bar and cafÃ©, both of which have opening times that coincide the pool access hours. If you're not a good swimmer, you might want to bring your [blow-up fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30) -- the 325 square meter heated pool is over two meters deep.

**Implications** - The pools are anchored right at the center of Berlin's Spree river. One of the pools is kept warm while the other is [freezing cold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plunge-pod). Swimmers are encouraged to go from one to the other, specifically for the adrenalin rush.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Floating Pools:** Innovative floating pools offer unique and immersive swimming experiences in unconventional locations.
- **Container Ship Conversions:** Transforming container ships into recreational spaces creates new opportunities for entertainment and leisure activities.
- **Temperature-controlled Swimming:** Providing pools with both warm and cold water options enhances the sensory experience for swimmers.

### Where This Applies

- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the concept of floating pools as a novel attraction to enhance the guest experience.
- **Shipping and Maritime:** The shipping and maritime industry can consider converting container ships into recreational spaces to tap into the leisure market.
- **Swimming Pool Equipment and Services:** Companies in the swimming pool industry can develop temperature-controlled pool systems to cater to customers seeking unique swimming experiences.

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