Usedom(Polish: Uznam) is an island in the south of the Baltic Sea at the Pomeranian Bay. It is the second largest German island after to reprimand. Most of the island belongs to the region Western Pomerania in the country Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The eastern tip with the Swin Estuarywho have favourited the island of Wollin separates, belongs to (Voivodeship West Pomerania) in Poland.
In the southern part, Usedom is joined by the Peenestrom Wolgast, the Backwaters and the Szczecin Lagoon enclosed. The Baltic Sea coast is known for its fine sandy beaches and the noble seaside resorts such as Zinnowitz and the imperial bath Heringsdorf as well as the lively Polish port city Swinoujscie.
places
- Located on the Baltic Sea (from west to east):
- Peenemünde - Historical-Technical Museum. During the Second World War, research was carried out here on rocket technology for use in war. The large area is now a museum, memorial and memorial. Peenemünde is also the location of an airfield.
- Karlshagen
- Trassenheide
- Zinnowitz; this is where the two lines of the Usedomer Bäderbahn converge.
- Zempin
- Koserow
- Seaside resort Loddin with the district Loddin-Kölpinsee and Ückeritz
- Seaside resort Heringsdorf with the districts Ahlbeck and Bansin, known as the Three imperial baths
- Swinoujscie - Polish port and seaside resort at the mouth of the Oder, largest city on the island of Usedom.
- At the Szczecin Lagoon are:
- On the Achterwasser and Peenestrom:
- Rankwitz in the Lieper Winkel
- Inland:
- Benz with Dutch windmill, gallery and grave of the painter Otto Niemeyer-Holstein
- Mellenthin with the moated castle
- Pudagla with post mill and small ducal castle
- Stumble with castle and café-restaurant in the stables
Other goals
- In Peenemünde there is a museum with exhibits about the construction of the rocket V2. The Historisch-Technische Museum (HTM), which is now housed in the former Peenemünde power plant, offers an overview of the development and testing of numerous weapon systems in the years 1937 to 1945 with numerous exhibits. In addition to the presentation of technical developments in the test sites of the army and air force The use of concentration camp prisoners and the use of weapons against the civilian population is discussed. An outlook shows the development of rocket technology after the Second World War up to manned space travel. The HTIZ is embedded in the area monument of the earlier test sites on the Peenemünder Haken. B. the ruin of the oxygen works in the place belongs. The Peenemünder Haken is predominantly a restricted area. in the northeast, the rocket test rigs I to X and the remains of the catapult launch systems of the Fi 103 robot bomb can be seen.
- The Imperial baths Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck and Bansin (the official name of the parish is Ostseebad Heringsdorf) have a to Swinoujscie Continuous, approximately twelve kilometers long beach promenade, which is mostly built on with lavishly prepared Wilhelmine bath villas. The three piers of Ahlbeck, Bansin and Heringsdorf form part of this ensemble. In addition to the beach promenade, the imperial baths are also worth a visit beyond it with their countless buildings in spa architecture, many shopping opportunities, leisure activities and a wide range of restaurants.
background
Usedom is a 445 square kilometer island in the estuary delta of the Oder. It is separated from the mainland in the east by the Swine and the "Kaiserfahrt" canal from Wollin, in the west by Achterwasser and the Peene River and in the south by the Kleine Haff. With an average of 1917 hours of sunshine per year, Usedom is the sunniest region in Germany. In 2003 officially 2242 hours of sunshine were counted here. Swinoujscie, the largest city on the island, has belonged to Poland since 1945. Other larger places are the seaside resorts Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck, Bansin, Ückeritz, Koserow and Zinnowitz as well as the city of Usedom.
Due to the geological formation of the island (island cores, accumulation of sediment, erosion by ocean currents), Usedom has a shape that is strongly divided into peninsulas ("hooks" and "places"). In the northwest the Peenemünder Haken lies between the Peenestrom, Greifswalder Bodden and the Baltic Sea, in the west the Wolgaster town lies between the Peenestrom and the Krumminer Wiek. It follows from north to south: Gnitz peninsula, Loddiner Höft, Cosim peninsula, Lieper Winkel and Usedomer Winkel. The highest peaks on the island are the Golm and the Zirowberg in the east. On the outer coast, Streckelsberg (near Koserow) and Langer Berg (near Bansin) rise up on the coastline. Due to the history of its origins and the low altitude above sea level, there are numerous inland lakes on Usedom, the largest of which are the Schmollen and Gothensee.
getting there
To Usedom can either be reached via Wolgast in the West, Anklam in the southeast, or via the neighboring Polish island Wollin in the East. In addition, Heringsdorf Airport can be reached. You can also travel there with your own sports boats, with excursion boats from Szczecin and other coastal towns, as well as with the ferries Northern Europe to the ferry port Swinoujscie possible.
By plane
The 13 km south of Heringsdorf Heringsdorf Airport
(IATA: HDF) offers regular connections to various destinations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland. The terminal is at Zirchow; The 286 bus goes there, including from the UBB stop Ahlbeck. The stops in Ahlbeck and Swinoujscie are about 10 km away. The quickest way to get to the Polish rail network is via the city ferry in Swinoujscie.
The Szczecin-Goleniów Airport(IATA: SZZ) cannot be reached from Germany, Austria or Switzerland, but only from Dublin, London, Oslo or Warsaw. Connections from Central Europe are easiest with the Polish airline LOT with one change in Warsaw to realize.
Longer travel times are to the airports Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER) and at Poses required; it takes about four hours by train to rebuild the Karniner Bridge (after that only about two hours).
By train
The Usedomer Bäderbahn runs between Züssow, Wolgast (on the German mainland), Heringsdorf (several stops) and the center of Swinoujscie.
From mainland Poland you get over Szczecin-Dabie and Gollnow (Airport is 5 km away) about Wollin (city) to Swinoujscie; the final stop is on the island of Wollin. Ferries take you to the island of Usedom.
In the street
- Road bridges are at Wolgast and at Pinnow. Bridge opening in Zecherin B110 between Anklam and Usedom takes place for 15 minutes at 5.35 a.m. (until May 2nd, 5.25 p.m.), 8.35 a.m., 12.35 p.m., 4.35 p.m. and 8.35 p.m.
- The city ferry in Swinoujscie is only conditionally approved for cars (residents). The ferry on the southern edge of Swinoujscie is approved for cars and trucks. The border crossings on the island of Usedom are approved for cars.
By boat
- A ferry port is located in Swinoujscie on the Wollin side.
- Pleasure boats for sea traffic and for inland traffic can moor in Usedom
By bicycle
Touring cyclists can reach the island via several long-distance cycle routes:
- Baltic Sea Cycle Route
- Mecklenburg Lake Cycle Route
- Long-distance cycle route Berlin-Usedom GPS track and route description in the bike travel wiki
On foot
Hikers come to Usedom on the following long-distance hiking trails:
- Hanseatenweg between Hamburg and Szczecin
- Via Baltica, the Baltic-Westphalian Way of St. James
- European long-distance hiking trail E9
mobility
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The runs regularly between the places on the Baltic Sea coast Usedomer Bäderbahn. Local buses run regularly in the imperial baths and in Swinoujscie. Apart from the Heringsdorf / Swinoujscie - Anklam connection, buses only run very rarely and sometimes not at all during the holidays. Provide detailed information on bus transport Baltic bus (German part) and the City of Swinoujscie (Polish part).
Excursion boats operate between the Baltic Sea resorts on Usedom and to Miedzyzdroje on Wollin. From Swinoujscie there are ferry connections to Ystad in Sweden and after Copenhagen (DK). Heringsdorf Airport is served by several airlines.
In addition to local roads, car traffic is dominated by the two federal highways B110 (island bridge near Zecherin to Swinoujscie) and B111 (island bridge Wolgast to Swinoujscie). Both federal highways are connected by the L265 (Pudagla, Neppermin) and the L266 (Ahlbeck-Zirchow). The L264 opens up the Peenemünder Haken from Bannemin via Trassenheide, Karlshagen to Peenemünde.
Due to the constriction of Usedom between Zinnowitz and Ückeritz, increased traffic (e.g. during the summer season) can only be carried on the B111. This leads to occasional traffic jams that cannot be avoided. Mainly because of the well-developed network of cycle paths, the number of cyclists has risen sharply in recent years, so that there has been a certain degree of relief on the federal highways.
The Usedomer Bäderbahn connects the seaside resorts of the island.
Tourist Attractions
- Naturally, the focus is on the landscape and, without a doubt, on the Baltic coast. Usedom offers a varied coastal relief along an approximately 40 kilometer long, continuous sandy beach. Cliffs alternate with flat coasts (dunes / dykes). In addition, there are occasionally inland lakes directly behind the flat coast (Kölpinsee and Schloonsee). Particularly beautiful vantage points are the Streckelsberg near Koserow and the Lange Berg near Bansin.
- With over 150 kilometers of coastline, the coasts to the lagoon waters of Peenestrom, Krumminer Wiek, Stettiner Haff and Achterwasser are varied and worth seeing. Particularly recommended are those coastal sections that have a varied relief: the White Mountain on the Gnitz peninsula, the Loddiner Höft, the Rauhe Berg and the Konker Berg near Pudagla and Quilitz on the Lieper Winkel.
- After more than a century and a half of bathing tradition, it is primarily the seaside resorts that are of interest with their beach promenades, piers, bathing villas and the fine sandy Baltic Sea beach. In addition to the "imperial baths" Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck and Bansin, Zinnowitz, the two baths Trassenheide and Karlshagen in the northeast and the smaller "amber baths" Zempin, Koserow, Loddin / Kölpinsee and Ückeritz in the center of the island are of interest.
- In addition to tranquility, closeness to nature and a harmonious landscape, the hinterland of the island of Usedom offers many sights, such as old churches (e.g. Morgenitz, Liepe, Mellenthin, Usedom), a moated castle (Mellenthin) and much more.
activities
For more than 150 years, Usedom has been offering bathing fun for every taste and budget with approx. 40 km of fine sandy beach. The climatically favorable location, the proximity to Berlin and good transport connections have made the island become more and more attractive.
All maritime sports are undoubtedly in the foreground here. In addition to swimming, beach volleyball and beach hiking, there are surfing, jet skiing (only between Ückeritz and Bansin), sailing, diving, etc. that can be mentioned as water sports. Numerous harbors on the lagoon are starting points for sailing trips, surfing trips, etc. At these places there are diving centers and the like.
A fee has to be paid in each place for entering the beaches, which is levied in the form of a visitor's tax. The prices for this are between € 1.50 and € 3.00 (2020). A card purchased at a location does not entitle you to use beaches outside of the city.
After the Balm golf course has enjoyed international success, another golf course is now being built between Korswandt and Ulrichshorst. In Balm there is a golf hotel in a very scenic location.
Above all, the almost 200 km long coastline is ideal for hiking. Many hiking trails with countless signposts and educational boards lead through a beautiful and harmonious landscape. Even the careful animal observer gets his money's worth and with sufficient patience will be able to observe the increasing numbers of sea eagles.
Swimming
The 40 km long sandy beach on the Baltic Sea coast invites you to swim. Because of the constantly blowing wind, it is advisable to rent a beach chair, the daily prices are around € 7.00. The salt content of the Baltic Sea off Usedom is low and not a problem for the eyes. Those who prefer to swim in fresh water have many options in the hinterland at lakes or backwater.
Nudist bathing is very pronounced on Usedom, nudist beaches are designated in all Baltic seaside resorts, mostly a little apart.
In bad weather
- The Ostseetherme Usedom is located in the Heringsdorf district Ahlbeck with offers in the bathing, sauna and wellness area.
- The Amber thermal baths in Zinnowitz is a swimming paradise with a wellness area and various massages. Those who use the beach sauna can also cool off directly in the Baltic Sea.
To go biking
Usedom has a very well developed network of cycle paths that is used extensively and, especially in the summer months, enables you to explore Usedom's sights. Even if many cycle paths are called coastal cycle paths, the coast and the Baltic Sea can hardly be seen from here. In the majority of cases, the cycle paths run through forest areas or parallel to roads. Other coastal areas in Germany have more to offer visually.
- UsedomRad. Tel.: 49 30 55576911 (24-hour hotline). Open: Open from May to August 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., September, October, March, April 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Price: bike 1 hour € 3.00, 1 day € 9.00, tandem € 15.00 / day, pedelecs € 20.00 / day.
- The following long-distance cycle routes start or end on Usedom:
- These cycle paths lead across the island:
- Mecklenburg Lakes Cycle Route
- Szczecin Lagoon cycle path
- Lyonel-Feininger route
- Usedom circular route
fishing
In order to be allowed to fish in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a fishing license is required. To fish with a hand rod, a fishing license and a fishing permit for the water are required, also for coastal waters such as the Peene Stream, Achterwasser and Haff.
There are fishing licenses for holidaymakers or locals who do not have a regular fishing license for 28 consecutive days. They cost € 20 and are available from local offices.
The use of two hand rods is permitted, which must be supervised at all times. It is forbidden to fish without sensible utilization of the caught fish, the use of live bait fish or the keeping of the caught fish in keep nets. When fishing in and on the coastal waters, keep a distance of at least 100 m from the nearest angler. It is forbidden to moor in or on the reed belt with the boat.
State fishing waters are: coast, Bodden waters from Usedom to Wismar, Achterwasser, Kleines Haff and Stettiner Haff and up to the Polish border, Piese near the Cämmerer See in Peenemünde.
Fishing permits are available at the branch offices of the State Fisheries Office in Freest and Rankwitz, in specialist fishing shops and in the tourist information offices or spa administrations in the municipalities.
golf
- Golfclub Balmer See-Insel Usedom e.V., Drewinscher Weg 01, 17429 Benz OT Balm. Tel.: 49 38379 28199. Two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole practice course are available.
- Baltic Hills Golf, Hauptstrasse 10, Korswandt. Tel.: 49 38378 32318. 19-hole golf course, including a mulligan hole.
- Usedom Golf Hotel, Drewinscher Weg 1, 17429 Benz / OT Balm. Tel.: 49 38379 280. 18-hole golf course, including 9-hole practice course, golf school and tournaments.
SwinGolf
- SwinGolf course "To the stork's nest", Ballitzer Weg 2-3, 17406 Reestow-Rankwitz. Tel.: 49 38372 76900. SwinGolf is a simplified golf variant.
Regular events
- Are from mid-March to mid-April Herring Weeks.
- That is on the Saturday after Ascension Day Grand Schlemm. From the pier in Ahlbeck you can hike a 10 course menu. From Ahlbeck to Bansin, right on the beach there are 10 refreshment stations from the island's top chefs. The ticket costs 189 € (2017).
- Grinding amber,Homemade is the trend - visit the DIY amber event!
- In August that Baltic Spring Break Beach party festival, see also nightlife.
kitchen
Usedom's cuisine is mostly hearty and simple, down-to-earth home cooking. The main ingredients are potatoes, cabbage, beets and of course freshly caught fish, especially herring. Every April there is the Herring Weeks, in September the Tuft days with an abundance of potato dishes and then in October the Usedomer Wild Weeks. The prices are above average. Schnitzel cost between 15.00 and 19.00 €, the herring with fried potatoes is 1.00 to 2.00 € cheaper.
Fish rolls are omnipresent, as bismarck, matjes, salmon, fish rolls, smoked fish rolls or something else. They are not only available at the snack bar, they are also sold in restaurants. The prices are between € 2.00 and € 3.00.
One should not leave the island without smoked fish to have tried. There is a large selection: eel, butterfish (mostly from tropical zones), flounder, trout, halibut, mackerel, schillerlocken (belly lobes of the dogfish), stremel salmon (hot smoked salmon). When consuming smoked fish, one should also bear in mind that fish such as eels, dogfish etc. are endangered species and that eating butterfish can lead to health problems due to the high oil content.
More on the topic of kitchen can be found at: Eating and drinking in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
accommodation
Over 3,000 apartments, holiday flats as well as board, holiday and hotel rooms can be found on the island of Usedom, and there are also a large number of campsites. The Usedom Tourismus GmbH offers a comprehensive Host Directory. The tourism association OstseeInsel Usedom e.V. also offers one Accommodation service at.
WiFi is not yet standard in all holiday quarters (2020). There are hardly any alternatives to be found in public areas either.
nightlife
Please refer:
The nightlife takes place in the baths on the coast, especially in the Kaiserbad Heringsdorf, in Zinnowitz and in Swinoujscie. In the hinterland it is rather calm.
Since 2012 there has been an annual beach festival on Usedom called Baltic Spring Break. It takes place on August Border beach of Ahlbeck shortly before Swinoujscie with around 50 DJs on three stages. It is considered the largest beach party in Germany.[1]
Practical advice
- Health resort tax
In the places Karlshagen, Trassenheide, Zinnowitz, Zempin, Koserow, Ückeritz, Loddin, Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin there is a tourist tax. Tariffs and time periods vary from place to place and can be requested from the relevant tourist information offices.
The tourist tax is paid to the landlord, who also hands over the tourist card. Another possibility is the local tourist information. Day tickets, also for beach access, can be purchased from the machines that have been set up.
security
Swimming
 Red and yellow flag - bathing allowed |  Red, yellow and yellow flags - swimming is prohibited for children and inexperienced swimmers |
 Red flag - bathing prohibited |  The DLRG's bathing zone designation |
- General bathing rules and notices
- Never bathe where there is shipping traffic
- Do not let children play unsupervised on the bank or in the water
- Air mattresses and swimming aids are not safe
- The waves of incoming and outgoing ships are bigger
- Offshore winds make swimming back to shore difficult.
- Sharp-edged mussels can grow on groynes below the waterline
- Jumping and bathing at the pier is prohibited due to the high risk of injury
- Pay attention to the instructions on the rescue towers
- Do not go into the water with a very full or very empty stomach
- Rescue phone number 112
- Meaning of the flags on the beach:
- A red and yellow flag shows on the mast of a guard station Bathing allowed, the bathing area is secured by lifeguards.
- A red and yellow flag and a yellow flag signals a bathing ban for children and inexperienced swimmers.
- A single one red flag shows, bathing forbidden, due to hazards such as currents, high waves or water pollution.
- If there is one Water sports area on the beach, he's with you black and white flags delimited. Bathing and swimming is not allowed on the beach between the flags.
- Is on the beach Sun protection Of course, even when it's cool and a constant wind keeps the temperature low, the UV radiation is very intense.
- One encounters in the entire Baltic Sea Jellyfishwhich are mostly harmless. However, contact with a fire jellyfish can be very uncomfortable. After contact with a fire jellyfish, the affected areas should be treated with vinegar or shaving foam. Carefully scrape off any threads and tentacles, for example with a plastic card or with sand or salt water. Under no circumstances wash off with fresh water or alcohol. Then apply burn ointment or anti-allergic ointment and see a doctor if you feel unwell or have allergic reactions.
- When collecting Amber there is danger, since amber with the dangerous doppelganger phosphorus can be confused, which comes from sunk ammunition. If the damp phosphorus dries, it will self-ignite, so you shouldn't transport your finds in your trouser or jacket pocket, but in metal containers. It is better to dry the find on a fireproof surface. If the clothing catches fire, take it off immediately, phosphor residues on the skin must be removed quickly. The fire cannot be extinguished with water; it can best be smothered with damp sand.
climate
Usedom lies directly on the water mass of the Baltic Sea (Pomeranian Bay) but is also embedded in the north-east German and west Polish land masses. As a result, stable high pressure weather conditions dominate - at least in spring and summer, and often also in winter. Usedom is the sunniest area in Germany. The months with the most sunshine are May and June; most rainy days can be expected in December and January.
Because of the nearby bodies of water, the humidity is usually quite high and the temperatures moderate. Maximum temperatures of 30 ° C in summer are regularly reached, but rarely significantly exceeded.
- Water temperatures for the German Baltic coast with Usedom - Website of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency
trips
From the island you can make excursions to interesting places Western Pomerania do.
- Stralsund - Interesting city with a lot of attractions like that Ozeaneum
- Wolgast - City on the mainland and western "gateway to the island of Usedom"
- Greifswald - Hanseatic and university town with cathedral
- Anklam - Traditional Hanseatic city on the river Peene, eastern "gateway to Usedom"
- Ueckermünde - on the Szczecin Lagoon, with restored half-timbered and gabled buildings in the old town
Also the neighboring island Wollin With Miedzyzdroje as well as the other places on Szczecin Lagoon and in the estuary of the Or are worth seeing.
Boat tours
- Boat tour from Peenemünde to Ruden Island or to Greifswalder Oie island (Info Wikipedia). Advance registration is required for the journeys. For timetable, fares and contact, see Side of the shipping company.
literature
- Rainer Höll: Magical Usedom with Greifswald and Stettiner Haff. Nordlicht Verlag 2012. ISBN 978-3-9809640-5-0 .
- USEDOM exclusive magazine, Nordlicht Verlag Karlshagen, for Online edition of the USEDOM exclusiv magazine
- The ant in Amber, an entertaining, easy to understand story. Suitable for the whole family.
Web links
- www.usedom.de - Website of the tourism association of the island of Usedom
- www.usedom.de/veranstaltungen-usedom.html - Events in Usedom
- www.naturpark-usedom.de - Website of the Usedom Nature Park
- http://www.meer-usedom.de - Website of the tourism association OstseeInsel Usedom e.V.
- www.usedom-exclusiv.de - Online edition of the USEDOM exclusiv magazine
- https://www.bernsteinreich.com/ - Amber handicrafts Usedom
