Discover Usedom – The Sunny Island on the Baltic Sea

Usedom, Germany's sunniest island, attracts visitors with 42 kilometers of finest sandy beaches and magnificent seaside resorts. But the island has much more to offer than just sun and sea. Usedom uniquely combines the elegance of imperial spa architecture with the moving traces of recent history.

Alongside the fashionable villas and hotels of the so-called Imperial Spas, such as Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin, Usedom also harbors impressive yet sobering remnants from the Second World War era. From the historic railway bridge in Karnin to the former Army Research Center in Peenemünde – the island tells stories of invention and destruction, of prosperity and decline.

Highlights on Usedom:

• Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde – a place that addresses the development of the first rockets and reveals the shocking consequences of technology misuse.
• Imperial Spas – the fashionable seaside resorts of Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin impress with their magnificent spa architecture and endless beach promenades.
• Villa Oppenheim – an outstanding example of spa architecture that perfectly reflects the splendor of the turn of the century.
• Karnin Lift Bridge – the monumental ruin of the former railway bridge stands as a witness to the beginning of tourism and the end of the war.
• St. Johannis Church in Liepe – the oldest church on the island with a unique medieval artwork depicting the resurrection of Christ in an unusual, humble representation.

Usedom – A Journey Through Time:

Usedom is an island of contrasts. Here, the radiant facades of Wilhelminian villas meet the dark chapters of history. Visitors can not only relax but also delve deeper into the past. The mixture of natural beauty, historic architecture and memorial sites makes Usedom a fascinating destination that enables both recreation and reflection.

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