Holiday in Usedom

About Usedom

Usedom is Germany's second-largest island and carries the nickname Sunny Island, as it boasts an average of over 1,900 hours of sunshine per year, making it the sunniest place in the Federal Republic. The Baltic Sea island stretches over 445 square kilometers between the Peene River and the Pomeranian Bay, with the eastern tip around Swinoujscie belonging to Poland. The impressive coastline offers 42 kilometers of fine, white sandy beach, lined by the elegant spa towns of Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, and Bansin. The magnificent spa architecture from the Gründerzeit, with its villas, piers, and promenades, recalls the glamorous past as Berlin's bathtub in the 19th century. The Ahlbeck pier is the oldest in Germany and an iconic photo motif. Away from the spas, Usedom surprises with a surprisingly diverse nature: The Achterwasser, a shallow lagoon in the island's interior, offers calm waters for sailors and paddlers. The Usedom Island Nature Park protects salt marshes, coastal forests, and rare bird species. The swan colony at Gothensee and the Peenemünde hook are insider tips for nature observers. Culinary delights on the island include freshly smoked Baltic fish, sea buckthorn specialties, and regional cuisine. The Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde documents 20th-century rocket research. Usedom combines a relaxed beach holiday with nature, history, and culinary pleasures.