Living and Working on the Island of Usedom

A couple is walking along the beach in Ahlbeck. The Ahlbeck pier can be seen in the background.
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An Island with Prospects

Can you imagine living on the island of Usedom? Living and working between the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser, right in the heart of the Usedom Island Nature Park—that’s what quality of life is all about. 

Welcome to Usedom – Your Home by the Sea

Usedom is more than just a vacation island—here you can settle in, stay, or even start over. The Baltic Sea, 42 kilometers of fine sandy beaches, and more than 1,900 hours of sunshine a year don’t just make for a happy vacation—you’ll come to appreciate that island feeling in your everyday life, too. 

Are you looking to start fresh—whether as a family, a commuter, a self-employed professional, or someone seeking peace and quiet? The island of Usedom offers you excellent conditions for your professional future.

Here you’ll find all the information, tips, and inspiration you need for your life on this sunny island.

Life on Usedom – Relaxed, Safe, Close to Nature

Usedom combines the best of both worlds: You’ll find all the essential amenities for daily life right here, while also being able to enjoy the proximity to nature and the Baltic Sea. The island offers a wide range of housing options, a robust healthcare system, and numerous educational opportunities.

A woman is walking on the beach in Ahlbeck, with the pier in the background
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A Career with a View of the Sea

Usedom is not only a tourist paradise but also a business hub. In addition to the numerous jobs in the hospitality, restaurant, and wellness industries, the skilled trades and the health, education, agriculture, IT, and creative industries also offer exciting career opportunities. 

Andrea from the beach chair factory at work
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Experience, Discover, Enjoy

No matter the season, the island of Usedom offers countless recreational activities set amid stunning natural scenery. After work or on the weekend, you can recharge your batteries with long walks on the beach, bike rides, and hikes in the nature park, or by kitesurfing on the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser. 

Surfers on the water
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Information Day: "Stay a While! And Turn Your Vacation Into Your Life!" on July 29, 2026

Do you love spending your vacations on Usedom? Then why not just stay! At the information day themed “Why not stay? And turn your vacation into your life!” you’ll learn how to make your vacation destination your home.
Whether you’re a family, a single person, a retiree, or just starting your career—discover the many opportunities to live, work, and feel at home on Usedom.

When: July 29, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Where: On the pier forecourt and in front of the concert shell in the Baltic Sea resort of Zinnowitz

Look forward to:
• Inspiring talks and information booths about living and working on the 
island• Personal conversations with locals and 
employers• A children’s program and hands-on activities for the little ones•
Music, culinary delights, and nature experiences for the whole family

Why not stay in 2026?

Funding Notice

The information day "Stay! And turn your vacation into your life!" in Zinnowitz is supported by the Vorpommern Fund of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Fund for Western Pomerania and Eastern Mecklenburg
Vorpommern Fund of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Scenes from the Year 2025

Fasting on the Baltic Sea
Adler Ships
Welcome Center
SEETELHOTELS
Concert Shell
Rehabilitation
Cup

Live on Usedom. Love Usedom.

Our connection to the island doesn't end when the workday is over. At the official Usedom Island Shop, you'll find a selection of products that reflect our island's way of life.

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