A True Son of Bansin
Did you know that the famous writer Hans Werner Richter was a true son of Bansin? The former fire station is now home to the Hans Werner Richter House, which is dedicated to his life and work.
Bansin Seaside Resort
Imperial resort charm and plenty of nature
Do you appreciate the elegant charm of Usedom’s imperial spas while also wanting to be close to nature? Spend your beach vacation in Bansin on the kilometer-long beach and enjoy the unique natural landscape of the beech forest, the cliffs, and the lakes of Usedom.
White Villas Surrounded by Greenery
Does it surprise you that enterprising businesspeople founded a new seaside resort on this beautiful stretch of coastline at the end of the 19th century? You’re sure to fall under the spell of the youngest and smallest imperial resort—just like the summer vacationers of yore. Even today, the artfully decorated hotels, guesthouses, and summer residences from the resort’s early days exude refined elegance.
Magnificent seaside resort architecture in the resort town of Bansin
The best view of the Baltic Sea from the second row
Bansiner Bergstraße is a prime example of Usedom’s characteristic seaside resort architecture. Running parallel to the promenade, the elegant Wilhelminian-style villas stand in a seamless row. No modern stylistic inconsistencies intrude among the well-preserved, lovingly restored summer residences. The builders planned cleverly back then, leaving a gap between the individual villas. This way, even summer guests in the second row can enjoy an unobstructed view of the sea.
Typical Bansin
- The Smallest and Newest Imperial Resort
- A Complete Ensemble of Seaside Architecture on Bergstraße
- Seaside resort villas in the style of Wolgast’s wooden houses along the promenade
- Impressive cliffs at the Langer Berg
- Writer Hans Werner Richter is Bansin’s most famous son
- Europe’s longest promenade connects the imperial resort with Swinemünde
Bansin Is So Beautiful
Cliffs near Bansin
The Beach and Swimming in Bansin
Grab a beach chair and make yourself comfortable on Bansin Beach. Feel like playing a round of volleyball or beach tennis? Work up a sweat on the court at beach section 3H. Dog owners can find a spot with their four-legged companions along the Sack Canal toward Heringsdorf (Beach Section 2Y) or below the Langenberg Forest House. You’ll also find the Bansin nudist beach at the foot of Langen Berg.
Excursions and Activities in Bansin
A tour of the seaside resort architecture along Bansin’s Bergstraße is an absolute must. Let a local historian show you the typical features of the seaside villas. Did you know that white-tufted marmosets call Bansin home? Pay a visit to these adorable little creatures at the Tropical Zoo. Can you correctly identify all seven lakes from the Sieben-Seen-Blick observation tower?
Off into nature
Do you prefer to spend time in unspoiled nature? Then we recommend a walk up the Langer Berg or to Lake Mümmelken. The seaside resort of Bansin lies at the foot of the Langer Berg and is nestled between a majestic coastal forest and idyllic lakes.
Biking Tours in Bansin
Cycle through the imperial resorts just as the German-American painter Lyonel Feininger once did. Beautiful bike tours also take you into the Usedom hinterland. There are several rental shops in Bansin where you can rent bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters. For more information, visit the Bansin Tourist Information Office.
Exciting Events in Bansin
Are you in the mood for some socializing? Why not check to see if there’s something going on at the concert pavilion on the Bansin Promenade? During the summer months, a band or orchestra plays there for you almost every day. During the Bansin Pier Festival or the Bansin Easter Islands celebrations, the entire seaside resort is out and about. You’ll also love the Kite Festival, with its colorful kites and aerial sculptures filling the Bansin sky.
Dining in Bansin
Bansin’s restaurants welcome you with a wide variety of dining options. Do you prefer home-style cooking in a rustic setting, or are you more the type for Mediterranean Italian cuisine? From casual to upscale, from quaint to elegant—you’re sure to find your favorite spot. Take a seat on one of the sunny terraces and enjoy the view of the promenade or Schloonsee.
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