Traditional seaside resorts, hilly landscape and nature of Germany's second largest island. Bustle on the beach, swimming in the Baltic Sea or hiking around a lake - Usedom is full of natural beauty and rich in contrast, that boredom will stay at home. Close together at the coast of the Baltic seaside there are resorts, including those rich in tradition as Ahlbeck Bansin, Heringsdorf and Zinnowitz. Only a few hundred meters away from the bustle baths doze small villages - with sandy paths, flowering gardens and whitewashed cottages. Usedom brings to 445 sq. km scenic all the peculiarities of the Baltic Sea coast: flat dunes, and a steep bank, about 40 km long white sandy beach, this slightly curled landscape with forests, meadows, fields and more than a dozen lakes. And do not forget: The meteorologists have found out based on their statistics that in the last 30 years the sunniest region of Germany is Usedom with 1906 hours sun. Zinnowitz, Chigwell and Bansin laid back and the Seebrueckenpavillon Ahlbeck got its landing back. In Heringsdorf private investors built a seabridge that is not only the most modern, but with 508 m, the longest cultivated in continental Europe.

HERINGSDORF
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To Emperor times, from 1890 to 1914, a lot of hotels, guesthouses and villas were created. Beautiful houses are standing in the Maxim-Gorki-, in the Kulm-, Buelow- and Friedensstrasse.
Kunstpavillon
Sales exhibitions of visual and applied arts. The architecturally interesting, glass rotunda opened in 1973 on the westpromenade (toward Bansin). May-Sep. Tue-Sun 10-18 clock
Seebruecke Heringsdorf
With 508 m the longest pier in continental Europe. In the country buildings moved the Seashell Museum, a cinema, cafe, restaurant and shops, in the bridgehead with the pyramid-like roof are two restaurants. The bridge facility, which also includes apartments, is comparable to that of Sellin on Ruegen as the most decorative of the entire Baltic Sea coast, which she was already until 1958, when the building was destroyed by arson.
Volkssternwarte
Observations in clear skies on different days, beach promenade (in the dunes beside the playground)

shopping:
22 shops invite you in a glass passage on the pier for shopping. Building on the right side of the Seashell Museum sells a wide selection of maritime souvenirs. Large is the offer in fiscal Brunnenstr. 10 existing since 1925 Heringsdorf beach basket factory; extravagant models are also available. For example, baskets with swivel bistro table or a built-in radio. food:

Restaurant Bernstein
Ralf Haug is Usedoms master chef! The restaurant guide "Gault Millau" refers to his work respectfully as "cooking", "The Gourmet" praises it as "unusual but perfect combinations." daily. Kulmstr. 28 (in the beachhotel Ostseeblick)
Eis-Villa Stein
Here it is likely the best type of ice cream of Usedom to get. Easter until the end of october, daily. Kulmstr. 4
Seebrueckenrestaurants
Thorough cooking with original ideas presented in Marcus Lübkes Captain N. Who wants it simple, goes to Nauticus. daily. Seebruecke
Usedomer Brauhaus
The rustic ambience is hearty food coming on the table. daily. Platz des Friedens Wintergarden with libery Coffee and cakes, light meals and a fabulous view of the Baltic Sea. daily. Kulmstrasse (in the Maritim Hotel Kaiserhof)                                            where to stay
Aurelia Hotel St. Hubertus
In each of the guest rooms is a PC with Internet access available. 60 rooms. Grenzstr. 1
Classic Flair Hotel Villa Augusta
The neoclassical villa and the Swiss House as well as the new winter garden pavilion in the park garden show a beautiful ensemble at the Promenade The 23 rooms. have partially generous balconies or terraces. Delbrueckstr. 17
Maritim Hotel Kaiserhof
Prominent location on the beach promenade near the pier, sauna and spa facilities' Vital Garden "at 1000 square meters. 133 rooms. Strandpromenade
Pommerscher Hof
For years one of the best hotels in Germany. 95 rooms. Seestr. 41
Upstalsboom Hotel Ostseestrand
A house on the beach promenade, in which no wishes remain to be open. Impressive: the 1000 m² beauty and wellness balance with a swimming pool and three different saunas on two levels. 99 rooms. Eichenweg 4-5

AHLBECK
The seaside resort (3400 pop.) has partially urban character. From the pier you have a magnificent view over the white, wide sandy beach the hidden behind trees hotels and guesthouses on the Promenade.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Seebruecke Ahlbeck
The only historical monument of this kind (1898), which is on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania maintained. The wooden restaurant building, a pavilion with four short towers, got its present appearance at the beginning of the 30s years of the 20th Century. The 280 m long landing from the year 1993, the predecessor was destroyed from ice in the harsh winter 1941/42. where to stay
Romantik Seehotel Ahlbecker Hof
The best hotel of the island. The 5-star hotel offers location near the pier luxurious ambience and a fantastic spa area with indoor pool, flower grotto, steam room. 70 rooms Duenenstr. 47                                                                                                food
La Brasserie
You choose the fish by yourself, in front of your eyes on the lava stone it is grilled. daily. Duenenstr. 47 (in the Ahlbecker Hof)
Fischers Fritz
Fish and fish again, typical prepared. daily. Duenenstr. 39
La Mer
Who wants to eat well, goes with the exterior glass elevator to the panorama restaurant at the beach hotel. daily. Duenenstr. 19-21 (in the Quality Strandhotel)
Seebrueckenpavillon
The restaurant is always well attended. Eating and drinking on the Baltic Sea waves - a must for everyone. daily.
Ringhotel Ostseehotel Ahlbeck
Directly on the beach promenade with a conservatory restaurant and a swimming pool. In neighboring beach castle, there are also small apartments. 82 rooms and apartments Duenenstr. 41
Villa Auguste Viktoria
The stylishly renovated villa was built in 1900 for Empress Auguste Victoria, but never have lived. 16 rooms. Bismarckstr. 1-2

KARLSHAGEN
The long Karlshagen (3000 pop.) belongs to the quiet places of the island. In the modernized port at the Peene is tranquility; yachts and fishing boat are lying at the quay. The beach is up to 50 m wide, flat falls into the sea and is ideal for a family vacation.      food
Peenemuender Eck
Small cozy inn with delicious kitchen on the road to Peenemuende. daily. Strandstr. 1 a
Hotelrestaurant Strandhotel
Fresh products, thorough cooking and a wine list with 50 different varieties. daily. Strandpromenade 1 (in the beachhotel)            where to stay
Flair Hotel Nordkap
Family-run hotel with 38 rooms, 9 apartments, bowling alley, sauna and conservatory restaurant. Strandstr. 8
Strandhotel
There are only 80 meters from the first-class hotel to the white beach. Popular are the 7 duplex and the particularly large gable studios with baltic sea views. 20 rooms. Strandpromenade 1