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# Beach and Ice Bars
Club Index in Germany

By Bartosz Rozycki | Published 2008-11-03 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germanys-best-club-with-the-biggest-icebar-in-the-world
References: [trendsderzukunft.de](http://www.trendsderzukunft.de/en/die-groesste-eisbar-der-welt-in-deutschland/2008/11/01/) & [index-icebar.de](http://www.index-icebar.de)

The [largest ice bar in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-iced-latte) is inside one of Germany’s hottest night clubs, Index. When they’re in Europe, this is where VIPs like Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Redman, Busta Rhymes, JaRule, DMX and 50 cent head to party.

The ice bar itself, located in Schüttorf, is the world’s largest, with about [3,500 ice blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-of-harbin) that cover 300 square meters.

Index is also known for hosting one of the [biggest beach parties in Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel), with over 20,000 visitors.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 53% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Ice Bars:** Opportunity to create unique and immersive experiences by opening ice bars in popular venues around the world.
- **VIP Night Clubs:** Chance to cater to high-profile clientele by creating exclusive and luxurious night club experiences with celebrity endorsements.
- **Beach Parties:** Potential to organize large-scale beach parties that attract thousands of visitors and create an unforgettable summer experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the hospitality industry by incorporating ice bars into existing venues to attract customers and create a unique selling point.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create VIP night club experiences and events that cater to celebrities and high-profile individuals.
- **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to organize large-scale beach parties and create memorable summer experiences for visitors.

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