Holiday in Ahlbeck

About Ahlbeck

Ahlbeck is the easternmost of the three famous spa towns on the island of Usedom and boasts a true gem of German spa culture with its historic pier from 1899. The Ahlbeck pier is the oldest of its kind on the German Baltic Sea coast and the undisputed landmark of Usedom – its distinctive bridge house with four towers and the elegant restaurant terrace adorn countless postcards and travel guides. The promenade of Ahlbeck connects the spa town with neighboring towns Heringsdorf and Bansin, forming the longest beach promenade in Europe. Along the promenade, magnificent villas of spa architecture line up, which have been meticulously restored in recent years. The whitewashed facades with their turrets, balconies, and verandas tell of the heyday of spa life when Emperor Wilhelm II personally frequented the Usedom spas – hence the name "Kaiserbäder". The wide, fine sandy beach of Ahlbeck is among the most beautiful along the entire German Baltic Sea coast. The special feature: Ahlbeck is located directly at the Polish border, and the beach seamlessly transitions into the Polish resort town of Swinemünde (Świnoujście). A walk across the border into Poland is one of the most popular excursions – in Swinemünde, affordable restaurants, a colorful market, and the tallest lighthouse on the Baltic Sea await. Usedom is considered the sunniest region in Germany, offering an average of over 1,900 hours of sunshine per year, making the island an ideal destination for a beach holiday.