Discover the variety of game dishes on Usedom. From traditional game dishes to modern interpretations—our participating restaurants invite you to enjoy special culinary moments during Game Weeks.
Fall. Game. Delight.
October 10 through November 8, 2026
When the forests of Usedom are cloaked in vibrant fall colors, it’s time to savor game. Look forward to regional game dishes, special events, and unforgettable nature experiences on the island of Usedom.
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Here's How to Experience the Wild Weeks
Cuisine, nature, hunting, the forest, and regional traditions—from October 10 to November 8, 2026, a wide variety of events await you across the island. Look forward to special moments of indulgence, exciting experiences, and authentic insights into the world of local game.
Our Featured Restaurants for Game Weeks
During Game Weeks, our featured restaurants invite you to enjoy special culinary moments. Look forward to creative game dishes, regional ingredients, and authentic Usedom hospitality.
The Wild Market Kicks Off Wild Weeks
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Neu Pudagla Forest Office
A Family Adventure in the Heart of the Forest
To kick off the Game Weeks, the Wilde Markt invites you to an action-packed day for the whole family. Look forward to wild boar on a spit, live cooking with Agriculture Minister Dr. Till Backhaus, hunting dog demonstrations, archery, children’s activities, music, and the crowning of the Honey King—a day full of nature, enjoyment, and regional traditions.
From the Forest to the Plate – Hirschhof Hohendorf
On October 17, 2026, “Jagen am Peenestrom GbR” invites you to join them. Starting at 10 a.m., the hunting route will be marked out, and guests who are not hunting will have the opportunity to gain insight into the traditional craft of hunting and learn interesting facts about the role of hunters in nature.
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For Fashion Fans: Wild Fashion Dinner
A touch of glamour included
—October 24, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Forsthaus Damerow
On October 24, 2026, the Wild Fashion Dinner will celebrate its 15th anniversary at the Damerow Forest House on the island of Usedom in Koserow.
Since its inception, the event has uniquely combined extraordinary fashion with culinary delights. Numerous designers have presented their creations over the past years—fashion to marvel at, dream about, and wear. The evening is traditionally accompanied by an exclusive 5-course menu that delights the senses just as much as the fashion on the runway.
Wild Fashion Dinner
2nd Usedom "Wilder Pfeil" Archery Amateur Cup
October 31, 2026, at the Forsthaus Damerow
Experience archery at its best—surrounded by nature.
For amateurs, recreational archers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the sport.
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Damerow Archery Course and Archery Classes
November 1, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. at the Forsthaus Damerow
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Hunting Meets Faith - Hubertus Mass
On November 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., Pastor Christoph Tiede will read the Legend of St. Hubert at St. Mary’s Church in the town of Usedom, with musical accompaniment by the award-winning hunting horn ensemble Insel Usedom e. V. – Afterward, fire pits, mulled wine, apple punch, and Usedom wine will invite you to linger in front of the church.
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For Food Lovers: Game Gala
Festive Closing of the 22nd Game Weeks
on November 7, 2026, at Restaurant Alexander
The kitchen team will serve a five-course game menu featuring exclusive specialties from local hunting grounds. For this delightful evening, Restaurant “Alexander” offers an atmospheric setting right by the sea.
Tickets can be booked here .
Our Recommended Game Restaurants
During Game Weeks, our recommended game restaurants will treat you to regional game specialties and creative dishes—fresh, seasonal, and typical of Usedom.
Events at the Seaside Resorts
Hikes, mushroom hunting, foraging for herbs, forest yoga—during the Wild Weeks, a variety of other events await you in these towns.
WILDE Culinary Tour
Discover, taste, marvel—a wild culinary journey across Usedom!
If you love regional cuisine and want to know what’s served in Pomerania, you’ve come to the right place. At five delightful stops, you’ll experience wild specialties and island-style delicacies—at select restaurants, smokehouses, cafés, and snack bars. Let Usedom melt in your mouth!
Dates: Oct. 16, 22, 25, 29, and Nov. 6, 2026.
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About the Wild Weeks
Shared Commitment
In 2019, the “Wildwochen auf Usedom” consortium was formed to continue the long-standing Usedom Wildwochen tradition.
The consortium includes:
- Usedom Tourismus GmbH
- Forstamt Neu Pudagla
- Jagdverband Ostvorpommern e.V. – JV OVP
- Kurverwaltung Koserow
- Kurverwaltung Ückeritz
- Meeressterne GmbH – Hotel Forsthaus Damerow
- Jagen am Peenestrom GbR
- Dr. Friedhelm Acksteiner
Good to Know: Forests & Wildlife on Usedom
The forest defines Usedom and forms the green backbone of this diverse island. It is a popular retreat for Usedom residents and vacationers alike, and a natural habitat for local wildlife. Deer, wild boar, roe deer, foxes, badgers, and hares find food and shelter here. Hunting helps maintain the natural balance between the forest and wildlife.
Funding Notice
The "Wild Weeks" on Usedom are supported by the Vorpommern Fund of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Fund for Western Pomerania and Eastern Mecklenburg
Usedomer Wild – Regional Partner of the Game Weeks
As a regional partner, Usedomer Wild enriches the Game Weeks with high-quality game products from the region. The company thus stands for authentic enjoyment, short supply chains, and the culinary diversity of the island of Usedom.
Usedom Game
Usedom Hunting Gold – Island Cuisine to Spice Things Up
A touch of Usedom for your home: Ankerkraut’s Usedomer Jagdgold brings that aromatic, Nordic vacation vibe right into your kitchen. This versatile spice blend pairs perfectly with fish, vegetables, potatoes, and grilled dishes—ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the island’s culinary delights.
Presented in a stylish glass jar, Jagdgold also makes a lovely souvenir or gift for true Usedom fans.
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Fall brings a burst of color to Usedom
The colorful foliage of the beech forests bathes Usedom in a brilliant orange glow in the fall. A real insider tip for an active vacation!
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