Experience Usedom Mindfully

Kayaks on the Achterwasser — TMV/Gänsicke ©

Active and Mindful on Usedom

The best way to explore Usedom’s natural beauty is through activities that don’t require motorized transportation—such as walking, biking, or canoeing. Guided tours led by rangers and nature guides also provide additional insight into the island’s delicate ecosystems.

Exploring Usedom's Nature

Natural Treasures of Flora and Fauna

The Usedom Island Nature Park is home to 14 nature reserves that provide habitats for numerous rare plant and animal species. Hiking and biking allow visitors to experience the nature park’s diverse landscapes firsthand and discover nature up close. Direct contact with flora and fauna can also foster an understanding of the importance of nature conservation.

A heron on a stake in the water — TMV/Tiemann ©

Where the Wild Cattle Live

At the bison enclosure near Dargen, visitors can observe bison and numerous other animal species in a near-natural environment. The primary mission here is to breed bison, an endangered species of cattle. In addition to the bison, visitors can observe numerous bird species, insects, small mammals, and reptiles.

Usedom's Biggest Rock

From the federal highway, a tree-lined avenue with trees up to 160 years old leads to the Neu Pudagla Forest Office. Spanning about 160 square meters, the Forest Cabinet is all about the forest as a habitat. The adjacent rock garden, with its impressive boulders, offers insights into the geological past of the West Pomeranian landscape. The oldest rock in the collection is about 2 billion years old, and the heaviest weighs around 11.4 metric tons.

Where there's a will, there's a bike path

The unique combination of 200 kilometers of very well-developed bike paths and mostly gentle inclines makes biking on Usedom a breeze! A wide variety of suggested routes ensures that you can explore every corner of this popular vacation island by bike. You’ll ride past old windmills, the imposing villas of the imperial spa resorts, and charming fishing villages—staying active and close to nature.

Two cyclists in the woods — MarTiem Photography ©

Usedom: Just perfect for hiking!

Usedom is an island perfect for hiking. Away from the main roads, narrow trails lead to the island’s hidden corners. The sound of engines is far away here. On the network of hiking trails, which stretches over 400 km, you’ll encounter the Stone Table, the Kleine Haff, the Golm, and the Glaubensberg; the Krebssee and the Teufelsstein, the Thurbruch, and the Schwarze Herz. What often remains hidden from drivers amazes hikers all the more...

A couple is sitting on a tree root, gazing into the distance. — MarTiem Photography ©

Experiences in Usedom's Nature

Rising up to 23 meters high, the treetop trail in Heringsdorf winds through the various levels of the forest. Along the way, you’ll get to know Usedom Nature Park and its native flora and fauna. Balancing elements high above the ground invite you to give them a try. You’ll enjoy a unique view from the 33-meter-high observation tower. As another highlight, those who aren’t afraid of heights can venture onto a 50-square-meter net suspended above the treetops.

The healing powers of the 1st European Healing Forest and Children’s Healing Forest in Heringsdorf lie in the combination of oxygen-rich forest air and salty sea air. Its healing properties have been scientifically proven to be effective for respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, as well as orthopedic and psychosomatic disorders. Tree readings, therapeutic hikes, forest concerts, moonlight walks, and root theater for children are simply delightful experiences.

Let yourself be swept away on a sailing trip aboard the traditional Zeesenboat Romantik. Discover the charm of sailing a Zeesenboat on this lovingly restored, nearly 100-year-old two-masted vessel as you glide through the beautiful countryside. White-tailed eagles, ospreys, and sea eagles are regular visitors along the shore. On half-day or full-day cruises, the Romantik can accommodate up to 12 guests on board, complete with beverages and picnic baskets.

The Weisse Düne is a sailing passenger ship built in 1909. When wind conditions are favorable, the ship sails under sail, allowing the engines to be shut off. On board, cleaning products made with biodegradable ingredients are used. For picnic tours, disposable tableware made from biodegradable materials is used. Look forward to day and evening tours, dinner cruises featuring a 3-course meal, picnics on Rügen, or sailing trips with brunch.