Summer vacation on Usedom

Swimming, eating ice cream and lots of family time

Published: April 1, 2025

Two children run out of the water onto the beach with air mattresses under their arms

Summer vacations are known to be the best part of school. Especially when you get to spend them on Usedom, like Josi (12), who spent two weeks on vacation at the Baltic Sea with her little sister Luna and her parents. Here are her best memories.

Two children eating ice cream and laughing.

The perfect ice cream parlor in Karlshagen

We spent two weeks on Usedom – and were on the beach almost every day. Our vacation apartment was in Trassenheide, from where we usually set off straight after breakfast. Then we often stayed by the sea all day. With our new air mattresses, of course. Luna's was pink, mine was green. We used them to float on the waves. It really rocks! Or we took a running jump into the middle of the waves. That was great fun.

We also went on trips with mom and dad. And we must have been to every single ice cream parlor on Usedom. Once we went to the harbor in Karlshagen to buy fish sandwiches and we were even allowed to sit on the cutter with the fisherman for dinner. He told us that he had just caught the fish for our sandwiches that very morning.

A vacation diary from Usedom

Children paddling with their father on the Achterwasser in red kayaks.

Paddle tour with the family on the Achterwasser

The canoe trip was great. We paddled off from Forsthaus Damerow in Koserow. Luckily, someone from the canoe rental company was there to show us how to do it. It's not as easy as it looks. There is a small jetty at the forester's lodge, from there we set off and then we paddled really far through a large bay, the Achterwasser. That was great fun, but afterwards we were really exhausted.

The next day, Luna and I went for a short bike ride along the dyke on the Achterwasser.

Two children ride along the Achterwasser on yellow bicycles
You can also cycle along the Achterwasser.
Two children are eating a fish sandwich on a fishing boat that normally goes out to fish. The captain is standing in the doorway of the driver's cabin.
Delicious fish sandwiches in the harbor of Karlshagen. And the best place directly on the cutter.
Children lie on wellness loungers and receive a facial treatment with a feel-good wrap.

Wellness time for children

The sisters get a beauty mask at the spa of the Travel Charme Strandhotel in Bansin

Mum wanted to do some wellness at the aja Strandhotel in Bansin, and that was cool because Luna and I were also allowed to get a face mask. But I thought it was even better that we were allowed to choose what color we wanted our nails painted. Luna and I felt like real princesses as we lay on the super comfy loungers with our bathrobes and towels around our heads.

We experienced many other great things and I could have stayed on Usedom forever. But unfortunately the vacation was over far too quickly. As always!

More about the island of Usedom at usedom.de

Excursion destinations for the family

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  • © Kowitz

    Tourist information Karlshagen

    • Hauptstraße, 17449 Karlshagen

    Karlshagen in the north of the Island of Usedom is a Baltic resort that is made for families, campers, cyclists and water sports enthusiasts. There is the Baltic Sea with the fantastically wide beach on one side - and the Peene River with the idyllic marina on the other.

    Read more: "Tourist information Karlshagen"
  • Tropical House Bansin

    • Open today
    • Goethestraße, 17429 Seebad Bansin

    In the Tropical House Bansin palm trees, tropical landscapes and exotic animals can be viewed and experienced.

    Read more: "Tropical House Bansin"
  • © KaiserbäderTourismusService GmbH

    Tourist Information Heringsdorf

    • Delbrückstraße, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf

    The Heringsdorf Tourist Information Centre provides information on accommodation, sights, activities and events, and you can also borrow books.

    Read more: "Tourist Information Heringsdorf"
  • Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf

    • Liehrstraße, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf

    The Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf is located directly on the 12 km long beach promenade. The spacious resort with Grand Palais, two residences, the Villa am Meer and Villa Augusta as well as a Kids & Teens Club is nestled in a beautiful park.

    Read more: "Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf"
  • Karls adventure village Koserow

    • Open today
    • Zum Erlebnis-Dorf, 17459 Koserow

    Usedoms most popular family destination attracts with a large manufactory market, colorful show manufactures and more than 50 exciting experiences.

    Read more: "Karls adventure village Koserow"
  • Children's land Trassenheide

    • Open today
    • Wiesenweg, 17449 Trassenheide

    Volcano, super slide, children's carousel, chamber of horrors, kettcars, trampoline, western ride, and much more.

    Read more: "Children's land Trassenheide"
  • Heringsdorf spa hotel

    • Delbrückstraße, 17424 Seebad Heringsdorf

    Kurhotel zu Heringsdorf - our apartment hotel certified for family vacations is located directly on the beach promenade of Heringsdorf, opposite the pier. Experience unique views of the sea, a family-friendly atmosphere, certified accessibility and a variety of leisure & health offers.

    Read more: "Heringsdorf spa hotel"
  • © Schmetterlingsfarm/Heike Schnelle

    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.

    Read more: "Butterfly farm Trassenheide"
  • Minigolf course Koserow

    • Open today
    • Kreuzstraße, 17459 Koserow

    Germany's largest miniature golf course on the Baltic coast.

    Read more: "Minigolf course Koserow"
  • On the farm, besides geese, live cows, chickens, rabbits and cats., © Ferienhof Hafflandsichten

    Vacation farm Hafflandsichten

    • Haffstraße, 17419 Dargen

    On the Baltic Sea island of Usedom near the lagoon coast surrounded by beautiful natural landscape lies our vacation farm with active agriculture. Farm vacations to feel good for the whole family! Four cozy apartments and our large playground offer plenty of space to relax and experience agriculture up close.

    Read more: "Vacation farm Hafflandsichten"
  • 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!

    Read more: "Toy Museum Peenemünde"
  • Terrain Tractors World Usedom, © Andreas Tietz

    Tractors World Usedom

    • Open today
    • Stolper Straße, 17406 Usedom

    Friends of agriculture and technical development will get their money's worth here with us. A wide variety of tractors and tractors of different makes and types are on display in the hall and outside.

    Read more: "Tractors World Usedom"
  • © Seetel Hotel GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG

    TUI SUNEO Children's Resort Usedom

    • Forststraße, 17449 Trassenheide

    The TUI SUNEO Kinderresort Usedom is idyllically nestled on the edge of the forest in the Baltic resort of Trassenheide on Usedom. The fine golden sandy beach is just a 5-minute bike ride away, and the shallow water is ideal for children to splash around in.

    Read more: "TUI SUNEO Children's Resort Usedom"
  • Wildlife Usedom tiger, © H. Böhm / trassenheide.de

    Wildlife Usedom

    • Open today
    • Wiesenweg, 17449 Trassenheide

    Wildlife Usedom is the innovative nature experience for the whole family. Our friendly team welcomes all guests on a tour through the landscapes of the five continents.

    Read more: "Wildlife Usedom"
  • © Fabelzucker GmbH

    Baltic resort Trassenheide spa administration

    • Strandstraße, 17449 Ostseebad Trassenheide

    Away from noise, stress and hustle and bustle, Trassenheide with its idyllic spots and secluded corners offers an impressive experience to those seeking peace and quiet and nature lovers.

    Read more: "Baltic resort Trassenheide spa administration"
  • Phenomena

    • Open today
    • Museumsstraße, 17449 Peenemünde

    The Phänomenta in Peenemünde invites young and old on an exciting journey of discovery.

    Read more: "Phenomena"
  • © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Climbing forest Usedom

    • B 111 / Am Forstamt Neu Pudagla, 17459 Ückeritz

    Leisure fun for young and old promises a visit to the climbing forest Usedom.

    Read more: "Climbing forest Usedom"
  • © Arne Nagel

    Travel Charme Strandhotel Bansin

    • Bergstraße, 17429 Bansin

    The Travel Charme Strandhotel Bansin is located directly on the beach - at the beginning of the 12 km long beach promenade. Here you have the choice whether sports & wellness in the PURIA Spa, culinary highlights with guaranteed Baltic Sea views or family friendliness with its own kids club.

    Read more: "Travel Charme Strandhotel Bansin"
  • With the Fennhof in the extreme northeast of Germany experience the adventure riding very closely and intensively, © Fennhof/ Hafermalz

    Fennhof - equestrian farm with trail riding and cycling station

    • Ludwigshof, 17375 Ahlbeck

    In the far northeast, our family-run equestrian farm with trail riding and cycling station welcomes you and your horse.

    Read more: "Fennhof - equestrian farm with trail riding and cycling station"
  • Go-Kart Peenemünde

    • Open today
    • Am Flugplatz, 17449 Peenemünde

    Go-Kart Peenemünde offers recreational fun for young and old during the summer months.

    Read more: "Go-Kart Peenemünde"

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