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Usedom

Foillsichte: 06.10.2020

From our parking space in Greifswald, we set off in the morning to explore the island of Usedom. However, we first made a stop in the Wieck district of Greifswald.


Windmill in the Wieck district of Greifswald
Windmill in the Wieck district of Greifswald


There, we were able to admire an old folding bridge built in the style of the Netherlands, which crosses the Ryck. It opens once an hour for ship traffic.


Dutch folding bridge in the Wieck district of Greifswald
Dutch folding bridge in the Wieck district of Greifswald


Not far away, we found another landmark of Greifswald outside the old town: the Eldena Abbey ruins.


Eldena Abbey Greifswald
Eldena Abbey Greifswald


It was built in 1199, but lost its significance after the Reformation and fell into further disrepair after being destroyed in the Thirty Years' War. The fact that the ruin is still preserved today is probably thanks to the works of Caspar David Friedrich, who brought attention to it again with his paintings.


Eldena Abbey Greifswald
Eldena Abbey Greifswald


We then left Greifswald, but made a stop in Katzow on our way to Usedom, where there is a sculpture park that covers 14 hectares.


Katzow Sculpture Park
Katzow Sculpture Park


The park is freely accessible and we strolled among the more than 70 giant artworks.


Katzow Sculpture Park
Katzow Sculpture Park


We then arrived at Wolgast, the northern gateway to Usedom. We took a first look at the island from the St. Petri church tower, which we climbed up the narrow steps.


View of Usedom from the St. Petri church tower in Wolgast
View of Usedom from the St. Petri church tower in Wolgast


We then took a stroll through the town, passing by the town hall with its Baroque facade.


View of the town hall from the St. Petri church tower in Wolgast
View of the town hall from the St. Petri church tower in Wolgast


Finally, we reached the harbor, where we noticed that we should set off for Usedom to cross the bridge before it opens.


Wolgast harbor
Wolgast harbor


Our first stop on Usedom was the seaside resort of Zinnowitz. Beautifully renovated hotels adorned the beach promenade. Unfortunately, the sky became increasingly cloudy.


Zinnowitz
Zinnowitz


We walked along the 315-meter-long pier, which was only built in 1993.


Zinnowitz Pier
Zinnowitz Pier


Unfortunately, it started raining, so we decided to find a restaurant for lunch.

After waiting 40 minutes for our pizza, our parking time had unfortunately expired, so our meal was not quite as relaxed...


Zinnowitz Beach
Zinnowitz Beach


Next, we wanted to visit one of the three imperial resorts, Heringsdorf. However, after parking and heading towards the beach, we realized that we had accidentally driven to Bansin.


Beach in Bansin
Beach in Bansin


Since Bansin is also one of the imperial resorts and we were already here, we continued our journey and strolled along the beach promenade here as well.

Finally, we visited the oldest café on Usedom with the melodious name "Asgard" (Garden of the Gods) and enjoyed coffee and cake in a cozy café atmosphere with operetta music.


Mellenthin Castle
Mellenthin Castle


On the way back, we made a brief stop at Mellenthin Castle from the 16th century, which now houses a restaurant and hotel.


Return from Usedom
Return from Usedom


We drove through the southern part of Usedom and then returned to Greifswald.

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