Island of Usedom

Island of Sandy Beaches and Imperial Spas

They are strung along the island's beach like pearls on a necklace: Usedom's seaside resorts with their varied spa architecture and lovingly restored villas. Behind them a shady forest - it quickly becomes clear what makes the island a vacation paradise.

Woman walking on the beach of Ahlbeck at sunrise with pier in the background

Like pearls on a string, they line up along the island's beach: Usedom's seaside resorts with their varied architecture and lovingly restored villas. Behind them a shady forest – it quickly becomes clear what makes the island a vacation paradise. As early as the end of the last century, the nobility and aristocracy chose to spend their summers on the narrow land surrounded by the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser. Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin even welcomed Wilhelm II on occasion, which is why they are still considered the „Kaiserbäder“ today.

The sunny island of Usedom on the Baltic Sea is not only famous for its architecture. Nature and culture lovers, water sports enthusiasts and hikers are also well catered for here. Comfortable hotels and guesthouses ensure rest and relaxation during your vacation. With the Heringsdorf Healing Forest, Usedom has the first spa and healing forest in Europe. The mixture of sea and forest air creates a soothing, stimulating climate that can alleviate respiratory diseases and psychosomatic symptoms. The cycle path running parallel to the beach and the green hinterland interwoven with blue lakes promise active relaxation - a perfect destination for hikers.

The vacation experts for Usedom

 

Usedom city

The small town gave the island its name. For those interested in culture, historic town tours provide insights into the history of the town with its old town characterized by time-honored town houses and the late Gothic St. Mary's Church. Boat enthusiasts will find a place to moor at the Usedom harbor or can embark on a round trip on a ferry from here.

Seeheilbad Ahlbeck

As one of the three Kaiserbäder, seaside vacationers will find their vacation paradise here. The Ahlbeck pier, Germany's oldest pier, is the landmark of Usedom and the setting for Loriot's film Pappa ante Portas, among others, and is one of Ahlbeck's most popular places to visit. The longest beach promenade in Europe connects Ahlbeck with the imperial resorts of Bansin and Heringsdorf as well as Swinemünde on the Polish side of the island of Usedom and is perfect for strolling or cycling.

Kaiserbad Bansin

Like its sister towns of Ahlbeck and Heringsdorf, Bansin with its historic spa architecture offers ideal conditions for bathers, beach vacationers and architecture enthusiasts. In addition to a day at the beach, the Tropenhaus Bansin provides entertainment for families - even on rainy days. Nature lovers are drawn to the surrounding lakes of Schloonsee, Gothensee and the small Krebssee lake.

Ostseebad Heringsdorf

The Baltic seaside resort of Heringsdorf is the third of Usedom's imperial resorts– kilometers of sandy beaches and a beach promenade lined with pretty villas give the resort its very special charm. Popular photo motifs include the longest sea bridge in Germany at over 500 meters and the largest beach chair in the world in Heringsdorf: it can accommodate up to 90 people!

Ostseebad Zinnowitz

There is also plenty of architecture and beaches to marvel at in the Baltic seaside resort of Zinnowitz. A visit to the iron and glass art gallery „Das verrückte Bügeleisenhaus“ is also worthwhile as a family outing. With its special collection, the small museum provides exciting insights into the inventiveness of past days.

The Achterland

The Achterland between the Peene River, Szczecin Lagoon and Achterwasser invites you to hike, cycle and relax with its green forests and numerous lakes such as Gothensee and Kachliner See. An excursion to the castles of Stolpe, Mellenthin and Pudagla will be rewarded with a view of the historic castles over a slice of cake or a medieval knight's buffet.

The Bernsteinbäder

The place where the „gold of the sea“ – the amber typical of the Baltic Sea – is at home, is home to the amber towns of Koserow, Zempin, Ückeritz and Loddin, named after it. White sandy beaches and a well-developed network of cycle paths provide plenty of variety during your stay and, with a bit of luck, you might even find an amber stone on the Baltic Sea beach.

Swimming, Hiking or Cycling

 

Seaside Vacation

With its three imperial resorts and imposing spa architecture, Usedom is a dream destination for seaside vacationers. Miles of sandy beaches as well as the promenade stretching between them offer excellent conditions for Baltic Sea vacations.

Cycling Tours

On Usedom cycling becomes a special experience. Here you can comfortably explore the contrasting landscape of the island on your bike. Cycling tours like the Usedom-Rundweg, the family tour Zinnowitz - Trassenheide or the Stettiner Haff-Rundweg lead past the Baltic Sea and beaches, over bridges and through the green nature.

Hiking Trips

The white sandy beaches and wide dune landscape of Usedom invite you to go hiking. On the adventure tour through northern Usedom, the path leads past bays and through old fishing villages. On Usedom's peninsula Gnitz in the Achterwasser, on the other hand, the route leads through the nature reserve Südspitze Gnitz, where, with a bit of luck, impressive sea eagles can be spotted.

Sailing, Surfing & SUP - Water Sports on Usedom

If you want to explore the Baltic Sea by boat with so much sea, you can set sail with a rental boat and get to know the vacation paradise on your own. At many boat rental places this is possible after a short introduction even without a boat license. Alternatively, Usedom can also be explored from the water between Peenestrom and Achterwasser on one of the regular boat tours.

Excursions & Sights on Usedom

 

Usedom Island Nature Park Information Center

Usedom's Nature Park Information Center provides insights into the island's natural habitat - young and old guests alike learn a lot of interesting facts about the Baltic Sea, beach and dune habitats and their inhabitants. As one of the areas richest in birds in Germany, around 280 bird species can be observed on Usedom, such as white-tailed eagles, white storks, cranes and gray herons.

HTM Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde

The exhibition at the Historisch-Technisches Museum Peenemünde is dedicated to the history of the Peenemünde Army Experimental Station and the early history of space travel. Where the world's first rocket was launched into space in 1942, visitors interested in technology can now trace one of the most spectacular, but at the same time one of the most dangerous technical breakthroughs of the 20th century.

Butterfly Farm Trassenheide

Europe's largest butterfly farm is a tropical paradise on 5,000 square meters. Around 2,500 free-flying exotic butterflies amaze children and nature lovers here. Those who come to the farm in the morning can experience how butterflies hatch in the so-called dollhouse.

Diving Gondola Zinnowitz

Vacationers can take a special kind of underwater walk in the diving gondola in Zinnowitz. It goes a full four meters below the surface of the water. The perfect opportunity for children and adults to get to know the underwater world of the Baltic Sea up close!

Otto Niemeyer-Holstein Studio Museum

For art lovers and nature lovers, the Atelier Otto Niemeyer-Holstein is one of the special attractions on the island of Usedom: a refuge where art and nature meet directly. The former estate of the painter Otto Niemeyer-Holstein fascinates with its more than 200 plants, which fit into the overall picture of the sculpture garden, as well as the whimsical remains of a 200-year-old shipwreck.

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    Butterfly farm Trassenheide

    • Open today
    • Wiesenweg, 17449 Trassenheide

    Europe's largest butterfly farm is a tropical paradise on 5,000 square meters and about 2,500 free-flying exotic butterflies. Those who come to the farm already in the morning can experience how butterflies hatch in the so-called pupa house.

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    House Kehrwieder Zinnowitz

    • Kneippstraße, 17454 Zinnowitz

    Surrounded by a natural coastal forest, the house "Kehrwieder" is situated in a quiet and idyllic location. A large garden with playground and barbecue area invites you to relax. Each apartment has a terrace or balcony and its own sauna.

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    Vacation apartment bernsteinurlaub.de

    • Jägerstraße, 17459 Kölpinsee

    We rent a vacation apartment for max. 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children in the amber bath Kölpinsee on Usedom. Up to 2 dogs are also welcome.

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  • A-ROSA Strandidyll Heringsdorf

    • Delbrückstraße, 17424 Seebad Heringsdorf

    In the middle of a beautiful park, the 4-star superior A-ROSA Strandidyll in Heringsdorf welcomes you with Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality. Separated only by the promenade from the 42 km long sandy beach of the Island of Usedom, the hotel is just a few meters from the Heringsdorf pier.

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    Usedom Bike Hotel & Suites

    • Hugo-Elsner-Straße, 17449 Karlshagen

    Arrive, enjoy and relax. Welcome to the first bicycle hotel (bed & bike) in the Baltic resort Karlshagen directly by the sea. Close to the beach and quietly located.

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    SEETELHOTEL Ostseeresidenz Bansin

    • Strandpromenade, 17429 Bansin

    Postcard idyll above the sea - the Baltic Sea Residence Bansin is not called the "Seeschloss" for nothing. The vacation residence is picturesquely enthroned on the edge of the cliffs above the sandy beach and offers magnificent views of the Baltic Sea.

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    Heringsdorf beach hotel

    • Liehrstraße, 17424 Heringsdorf

    Located directly on the promenade and beach, with elegant and friendly ambience for your vacation. Relax in our beauty center and Sindbad thermal bath. Exquisite cuisine with winter garden and terrace directly on the beach promenade.

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    Casa Familia Family Holiday Center

    • Dünenstraße, 17454 Zinnowitz

    Directly opposite the Bernsteintherme, only 80 m from the beach and promenade, is the Casa Familia.

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    Hotel Villa Ingeborg

    • Bergstraße, 17429 Bansin

    Your 3-star superior hotel in the seaside resort of Bansin on Usedom promises a successful vacation.

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    Pier Bansin

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandpromenade, 17429 Bansin

    The pier is 285 m long and offers you a fascinating view of the promenade with the numerous villas built in the resort architecture style.

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  • Toy museum exterior view, © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Toy Museum Peenemünde

    • Open today
    • Museumsstraße, 17449 Peenemünde

    Experience the toy museum in Peenemünde with its interesting toys and enchanting children's and fairytale worlds!

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  • Apartment house Meereswarte Promenadenseite, © Asgard Hotels

    Hotels Asgard

    • Dünenstr., 17454 Zinnowitz

    Rooms or apartments - here is something for everyone. Located directly on the beach promenade hotel and apartment house with its own pool.

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  • Restaurant, exterior view, © Hauseigene Bilder

    Guesthouse & Pension Natzke

    • Geschwister-Scholl-Straße, 17406 Usedom

    Gasthaus Natzke, your restaurant & guesthouse on Usedom Warm hospitality in a family atmosphere Arrive and feel good Bed & Bike Partner We are a family-run business with a lot of charm. We are an ideal starting point for solo travelers, pilgrims, seniors, families or group travelers. For cyclists, we are an ideal starting point for tours of the island

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  • Exterior view beach hotel "Seerose, © DH Studio, Dirk Holst

    Beach Hotel Seerose

    • Strandstraße, 17459 Kölpinsee

    Our beach hotel Seerose, directly at the sea, offers with the restaurant "Alexander" and sea view terrace, the beach bistro and the Vinetabar, our generous bath & sauna landscape, the "Seerose SPA", the fitness studio, a bowling alley, a library, as well as a children's playroom a varied vacation offer.

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  • Hotel view promenade side, © Asgard Hotels

    Aparthotel Seeschlößchen

    • Dünenstr., 17454 Zinnowitz

    Villa located directly on the beach promenade of Zinnowitz. Ideal for relaxation and recreation.

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  • The Parkhotel am Glienberg offers you a cultivated ambience and a personal atmosphere., © Parkhotel Am Glienberg

    Parkhotel Am Glienberg

    • Waldstraße, 17454 Zinnowitz

    The quiet location of our 4-star hotel just a few steps from the extensive Baltic Sea beach and the town center, promises a high level of comfort and relaxation.

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  • Mellenthin moated castle

    • Dorfstraße, 17429 Mellenthin

    The castle from 1575 is located in the middle of the nature reserve Island of Usedom. It is an insider secret tip for living, rest and relaxation, celebration and enjoyment. Let yourself be pampered by our excellent cuisine from morning to night, enjoy Ayurveda and beauty treatments and relax during walks in the dreamlike nature. Give yourself unforgettable moments and visit us on the sunny Island of Usedom.

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    Hotel "the breeze

    • Rathenaustraße, 17419 Ahlbeck

    The hotel "the breeze" presents itself in the seaside resort style 2.0 directly on the beach between the historic imperial resorts Ahlbeck and Heringsdorf.

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  • Hotel Friesenhof on Usedom

    • Bahnhofstraße, 17449 Trassenheide

    The Hotel Friesenhof offers fantastic rides to the Baltic Sea beach in Trassenheide as well as special health holidays on Usedom. Beneficial fitness sessions, healthy food, relaxation and practical knowledge for a healthier lifestyle are combined - all in the marvellous setting of the island of Usedom.

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  • Paper Theater Heringsdorf, © Robert Jährig

    Paper Theater Heringsdorf

    • Dorfstraße, 17424 Gothen

    A fascinating universe made of paper: the Papiertheater Heringsdorf takes you into the magical world of theater with lovingly staged fairy tales, classical opera and imaginative stories.

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FAQs for your time out on the sunny island of Usedom

What is the best way to travel to Usedom?

Usedom can be easily reached by car via the bridges in Wolgast or Zecherin. Take the train to Züssow and change there to the Usedomer Bäderbahn, which will take you directly to the island.

Which sights should not be missed on Usedom?

Highlights include the Kaiserbäder Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin with their stunning architecture, the Seebrücke Heringsdorf, the Peenemünde Historical-Technical Museum and the Usedom treetop walk.

The 42 km long sandy beach offers many beautiful stretches: Ahlbeck for a classic seaside resort atmosphere, Zinnowitz for families, Ückeritz for nature lovers and Peenemünde for those seeking peace and quiet.

Are there special dog beaches on Usedom?

Yes, there are numerous designated dog beaches along the coast, e.g. in Karlshagen, Zinnowitz and Bansin. Here your four-legged friends can run around in the water and sand under supervision.

What is the weather like on Usedom?

Usedom is one of the sunniest regions in Germany with up to 1917.5 hours of sunshine per year. You can find the latest weather forecasts online.

Is it possible to hire bikes on Usedom?

Yes, you can rent bikes, e-bikes and children's bikes at over 100 stations. UsedomRad offers flexible rental and return options all over the island.

What activities can you do on Usedom?

In addition to beach days, you can go hiking, cycling, sailing, surfing or explore the Usedom Nature Park. There are also plenty of cultural attractions such as museums and theaters.

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