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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  • © 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.

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  • © Erlebnis Akademie AG/Baumwipfelpfad Usedom

    Treetop Walk Usedom

    • Am Bahnhof, 17424 Heringsdorf

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

    Read more: "Treetop Walk Usedom"
  • © Tropenhaus Bansin Marcel Piper

    Aparthotel Tropenhaus Bansin

    • Goethestr., 17429 Bansin

    Welcome to the family-run Aparthotel Tropenhaus Bansin - the unique hotel with its own zoo!

    Read more: "Aparthotel Tropenhaus Bansin"
  • Promenade view of the Grandhotel & Spa Heringsdorf, © Steigenberger Heringsdorf

    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"
  • © Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf

    Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf

    • Strandpromenade / Kulmstraße, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf

    Wind, sea, vacation - first class! Visit the extraordinary Hotel Kaiserhof Heringsdorf on the sunny island of Usedom in the elegant seaside resort of Heringsdorf! You stay directly on the beach promenade and very close to the famous pier.

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  • © Schmetterlingsfarm/Heike Schnelle

    Butterfly farm Trassenheide

    • 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"
  • Climbing forest Usedom

    • B 111 / Am Forstamt Neu Pudagla, 17459 Ückeritz

    Leisure fun for young and old promises a visit to the climbing forest Usedom.

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  • Karls adventure village Koserow

    • Zum Erlebnis-Dorf, 17459 Koserow

    Usedoms most popular family destination attracts with a large manufactory market, colorful show manufactures and more than 50 exciting experiences.

    Read more: "Karls adventure village Koserow"
  • the soup bowl experiment, © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Phenomena

    • Open today
    • Museumsstraße, 17449 Peenemünde

    The Phänomenta in Peenemünde invites young and old on an exciting journey of discovery.

    Read more: "Phenomena"
  • Villa Usedom house view, © 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"
  • Aerial view of the hotel area, © Familien Wellness Hotel Seeklause

    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"
  • 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"
  • Toy museum exterior view, © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Toy Museum Peenemünde

    • Open today
    • Museumsstraße, 17449 Peenemünde

    Experience the toy museum in Peenemünde with its interesting toys and enchanting children's and fairytale worlds!

    Read more: "Toy Museum Peenemünde"
  • © Weichbrodt

    Wisentpark Usedom

    • Open today
    • Heideweg, 17419 Prätenow

    Wisentpark Island of Usedom

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  • 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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  • © 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"
  • Equestrian farm Sallenthin

    • Alt Sallenthin, 17429 Ostseebad Bansin OT Sallenthin

    Experience one of the most beautiful islands in Germany on horseback! Nowhere can you experience Usedom better than from the back of a horse. Whether it is over meadow, beach, along the lake or through the forest, with us you can experience everything.

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  • TUI SUNEO Children's Resort Usedom

    • Forststraße, 17449 Trassenheide

    The TUI SUNEO Kinderresort Usedom is idyllically nestled on the edge of the forest in the Baltic resort of Trassenheide on Usedom. The fine golden sandy beach is just a 5-minute bike ride away, and the shallow water is ideal for children to splash around in.

    Read more: "TUI SUNEO Children's Resort Usedom"
  • 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

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  • © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Karlchen's Magic Forest Karlshagen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Strandpromenade, 17449 Karlshagen

    Karlchens Zauberwald is a "magical" children's playground in the Baltic resort Karlshagen.

    Read more: "Karlchen's Magic Forest Karlshagen"

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