Summer vacation on Usedom

Swimming, eating ice cream and lots of family time

Published: March 28, 2025

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

Published: March 28, 2025

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 Travel Charme 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 which color we wanted to have our feet 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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  • © Seetel Hotel GmbH & Co. Betriebs-KG

    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.

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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.

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  • © Weichbrodt

    Wisentpark Usedom

    • Open today
    • Heideweg, 17419 Prätenow

    Wisentpark Island of Usedom

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  • © Hauseigene Bilder

    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"
  • © Kurhotel zu Heringsdorf GmbH & Co. KG

    Heringsdorf spa hotel

    • Delbrückstraße, 17424 Seebad Heringsdorf

    Kurhotel zu Heringsdorf - our apartment hotel certified for family vacations is located directly on the beach promenade of Heringsdorf, opposite the pier. Experience unique views of the sea, a family-friendly atmosphere, certified accessibility and a variety of leisure & health offers.

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  • Tractor track, © Karls Erlebnis-Dorf

    Karls adventure village Koserow

    • Open today
    • 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.

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  • 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"
  • © 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"
  • © Fabelzucker GmbH

    Baltic resort Trassenheide spa administration

    • Strandstraße, 17449 Ostseebad Trassenheide

    Away from noise, stress and hustle and bustle, Trassenheide with its idyllic spots and secluded corners offers an impressive experience to those seeking peace and quiet and nature lovers.

    Read more: "Baltic resort Trassenheide spa administration"
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    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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  • View of the playground, © 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"
  • © 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.

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  • © HTM Peenemünde GmbH

    Historical-Technical Museum Peenemünde

    • Im Kraftwerk, 17449 Peenemünde

    In the Peenemünde Army Research Centre the first rocket was launched beyond the earth's atmosphere in 1942.

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  • © Ferienhof Hafflandsichten

    Vacation farm Hafflandsichten

    • Haffstraße, 17419 Dargen

    On the Baltic Sea island of Usedom near the lagoon coast surrounded by beautiful natural landscape lies our vacation farm with active agriculture. Farm vacations to feel good for the whole family! Four cozy apartments and our large playground offer plenty of space to relax and experience agriculture up close.

    Read more: "Vacation farm Hafflandsichten"
  • © Seetel Hotel GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG

    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"
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    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"
  • © 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"
  • © TMV

    Casa Familia Family Holiday Center

    • Dünenstraße, 17454 Zinnowitz

    Directly opposite the Bernsteintherme, only 80 m from the beach and promenade, is the Casa Familia.

    Read more: "Casa Familia Family Holiday Center"
  • © Reiterhof Sallenthin

    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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  • © Andreas Dumke

    Heringsdorf spa and healing forest

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Bansiner Landweg, 17424 Heringsdorf

    Europe's 1st spa and healing forest offers a unique natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a walk through the tree-rich forest, try out the numerous exercise machines or attend one of the various events directly in the forest.

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