Summer vacation on Usedom

Swimming, eating ice cream and lots of family time

Published: April 1, 2025

Two children run out of the water onto the beach with air mattresses under their arms

Summer vacations are known to be the best part of school. Especially when you get to spend them on Usedom, like Josi (12), who spent two weeks on vacation at the Baltic Sea with her little sister Luna and her parents. Here are her best memories.

Two children eating ice cream and laughing.

The perfect ice cream parlor in Karlshagen

We spent two weeks on Usedom – and were on the beach almost every day. Our vacation apartment was in Trassenheide, from where we usually set off straight after breakfast. Then we often stayed by the sea all day. With our new air mattresses, of course. Luna's was pink, mine was green. We used them to float on the waves. It really rocks! Or we took a running jump into the middle of the waves. That was great fun.

We also went on trips with mom and dad. And we must have been to every single ice cream parlor on Usedom. Once we went to the harbor in Karlshagen to buy fish sandwiches and we were even allowed to sit on the cutter with the fisherman for dinner. He told us that he had just caught the fish for our sandwiches that very morning.

A vacation diary from Usedom

Children paddling with their father on the Achterwasser in red kayaks.

Paddle tour with the family on the Achterwasser

The canoe trip was great. We paddled off from Forsthaus Damerow in Koserow. Luckily, someone from the canoe rental company was there to show us how to do it. It's not as easy as it looks. There is a small jetty at the forester's lodge, from there we set off and then we paddled really far through a large bay, the Achterwasser. That was great fun, but afterwards we were really exhausted.

The next day, Luna and I went for a short bike ride along the dyke on the Achterwasser.

Two children ride along the Achterwasser on yellow bicycles
You can also cycle along the Achterwasser.
Two children are eating a fish sandwich on a fishing boat that normally goes out to fish. The captain is standing in the doorway of the driver's cabin.
Delicious fish sandwiches in the harbor of Karlshagen. And the best place directly on the cutter.
Children lie on wellness loungers and receive a facial treatment with a feel-good wrap.

Wellness time for children

The sisters get a beauty mask at the spa of the Travel Charme Strandhotel in Bansin

Mum wanted to do some wellness at the aja Strandhotel in Bansin, and that was cool because Luna and I were also allowed to get a face mask. But I thought it was even better that we were allowed to choose what color we wanted our nails painted. Luna and I felt like real princesses as we lay on the super comfy loungers with our bathrobes and towels around our heads.

We experienced many other great things and I could have stayed on Usedom forever. But unfortunately the vacation was over far too quickly. As always!

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Excursion destinations for the family

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  • Tourist Information Heringsdorf

    • Delbrückstraße, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf

    The Heringsdorf Tourist Information Centre provides information on accommodation, sights, activities and events, and you can also borrow books.

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  • © Eigenbetrieb Kurverwaltung Ostseebad Trassenheide

    Beach access Baltic resort Trassenheide

    • Strandstraße, 17449 Trassenheide

    The Baltic resort Trassenheide is idyllically situated in the northern part of the Island of Usedom between the Baltic Sea, magnificent pine forests and wide meadows. Diverse adventure areas and rousing events are also part of the cozy Baltic resort.

    Read more: "Beach access Baltic resort Trassenheide"
  • © Das Hudewald

    THE HUDEWALD Hotel & Resort

    • Am Sportplatz, 17459 Ückeritz

    In the seaside resort Ückeritz, the family resort is located directly on the idyllic coastal forest, about 600 m from the Baltic Sea beach and 300 m from the town center.

    Read more: "THE HUDEWALD Hotel & Resort"
  • © Weichbrodt

    Wisentpark Usedom

    • Open today
    • Heideweg, 17419 Prätenow

    Wisentpark Island of Usedom

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  • Guesthouse & Pension Natzke

    • Geschwister-Scholl-Straße, 17406 Usedom

    Gasthaus Natzke, your restaurant & guesthouse on Usedom Warm hospitality in a family atmosphere Arrive and feel good Bed & Bike Partner We are a family-run business with a lot of charm. We are an ideal starting point for solo travelers, pilgrims, seniors, families or group travelers. For cyclists, we are an ideal starting point for tours of the island

    Read more: "Guesthouse & Pension Natzke"
  • © Linger Photography

    Apartments Villa Usedom

    • Klenzestraße, 17424 Heringsdorf

    The Villa Usedom is located in the middle of Heringsdorf. It is about a 5-minute walk to the fine sandy beach.

    Read more: "Apartments Villa Usedom"
  • © DJH MV / Andreas Dumke

    DJH Youth Hostel Heringsdorf

    • Puschkinstraße, 17424 Seebad Heringsdorf

    Welcome to the vacation island of Usedom! Heringsdorf Youth Hostel is located directly on the Baltic Sea in two historic villas and is perfect for sun worshippers and active people.

    Read more: "DJH Youth Hostel Heringsdorf"
  • Familien Wellness Hotel Restaurant Seeklause

    • Mölschower Weg, 17449 Ostseebad Trassenheide

    Welcome to the Family Wellness Hotel Restaurant Seeklause. Holidays for the whole family to recover, experience and relax.

    Read more: "Familien Wellness Hotel Restaurant Seeklause"
  • © Erlebnis Akademie AG/Baumwipfelpfad Usedom

    Tree top walk Usedom

    • Open today
    • Am Bahnhof, 17424 Heringsdorf

    At treetop level, the Usedom treetop path winds its way through the Heringsdorf forest over a total length of 1,350 meters (incl. ramp in the tower). At up to 23 meters, guests walk through the island's typical beech and pine forest - past numerous information and adventure stations.

    Read more: "Tree top walk Usedom"
  • Go-Kart Peenemünde

    • Open today
    • Am Flugplatz, 17449 Peenemünde

    Go-Kart Peenemünde offers recreational fun for young and old during the summer months.

    Read more: "Go-Kart Peenemünde"
  • SEETELHOTEL Ostseeresidenz Heringsdorf

    • Seestraße, 17424 Heringsdorf

    Idyllically situated, modern-renovated vacation apartments in the heart of the Kaiserbäder. For all those who like to travel independently, want plenty of space and simply want to enjoy the peace and quiet.

    Read more: "SEETELHOTEL Ostseeresidenz Heringsdorf"
  • Thermal bath Usedom

    • Lindenstraße, 17419 Seebad Ahlbeck

    Bathing and sauna pleasure for the whole family! Water fall, massage jets and a water garden offer an unforgettable bathing experience for all ages. Thanks to a constant water temperature between 30 and 34° C the experience can be enjoyed all year round.

    Read more: "Thermal bath Usedom"
  • Beach, © Campingplatz Pommernland

    Camping Pomerania

    • Open today
    • Dr.- Wachsmann-Straße, 17454 Zinnowitz

    The 5-star campsite (7.5 ha) is located on the outskirts of the Baltic resort Zinnowitz. The area is natural and has no parcelling. 250 m walk and you are directly on the beach, whose fine sand is the special. On the site you will find a restaurant, a store, a snack bar, animation and much more.

    Read more: "Camping Pomerania"
  • With the Fennhof in the extreme northeast of Germany experience the adventure riding very closely and intensively, © Fennhof/ Hafermalz

    Fennhof - equestrian farm with trail riding and cycling station

    • Ludwigshof, 17375 Ahlbeck

    In the far northeast, our family-run equestrian farm with trail riding and cycling station welcomes you and your horse.

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  • © Tropenzoo_Bansin_Marcel_Piper

    Tropical House Bansin

    • Open today
    • Goethestraße, 17429 Seebad Bansin

    In the Tropical House Bansin palm trees, tropical landscapes and exotic animals can be viewed and experienced.

    Read more: "Tropical House Bansin"
  • Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf

    • Liehrstraße, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf

    The Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf is located directly on the 12 km long beach promenade. The spacious resort with Grand Palais, two residences, the Villa am Meer and Villa Augusta as well as a Kids & Teens Club is nestled in a beautiful park.

    Read more: "Steigenberger Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf"
  • Butterfly farm Trassenheide

    • Open today
    • Wiesenweg, 17449 Trassenheide

    Europe's largest butterfly farm is a tropical paradise on 5,000 square meters and about 2,500 free-flying exotic butterflies. Those who come to the farm already in the morning can experience how butterflies hatch in the so-called pupa house.

    Read more: "Butterfly farm Trassenheide"
  • Russian submarine U-461

    • Open today
    • Haupthafen, 17449 Peenemünde

    With a length of almost 100 meters and a weight of over 4000 tons, the Russian submarine U-461 is the largest conventional boat ever built. In the narrow corridors and chambers of the steel colossus reaching under 6 floors, everyone can tell from the goose bumps of the neighbor that this is not for the faint of heart. Breathtaking simulations take you to the edge of imagination.

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  • © H. Böhm / trassenheide.de

    Wildlife Usedom

    • Open today
    • Wiesenweg, 17449 Trassenheide

    Wildlife Usedom is the innovative nature experience for the whole family. Our friendly team welcomes all guests on a tour through the landscapes of the five continents.

    Read more: "Wildlife Usedom"
  • Start the adventure from the group house, © St. Otto Eigenproduktion

    Meeting and family holiday center St. Otto

    • Dr.- Wachsmannstraße, 17454 Ostseebad Zinnowitz

    Welcome to St. Otto - we and our island have sun, beach, relaxation, good food and much more in store for you. Singing, playing, romping, making music, barbecues, disco or indoor sports, working on school projects or training, all this is possible on our large premises with many functional rooms.

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