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Usedom - Uznam

Island · Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Area 410 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin, Europe/Warsaw
Usedom - Uznam

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Usedom - Uznam Essentials

Usedom and Uznam combine German and Polish heritage across a diverse Baltic landscape. This selection features the Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum, where the V-2 rocket was developed, and the monumental Karnin Lift Bridge ruins. Maritime history is represented by the 19th-century Fort Zachodni and the Świnoujście Lighthouse, one of the tallest on the Baltic. The island’s coastal character is defined by the wooden pier at Bansin and the distinctive Stawa Młyny windmill beacon. Natural highlights include the Streckelsberg cliff, while the Anklamer Tor marks the medieval entrance to Usedom town.

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Heritage Sites

Explore the layered history of the cross-border island of Usedom through its diverse architectural and military landmarks. This selection spans from Neolithic megalithic tombs and the medieval brick Gothic gates of Usedom town to the 19th-century Prussian coastal fortifications in Świnoujście. The list highlights significant industrial ruins like the Karnin Lift Bridge, the island's oldest documented church in Liepe, and the V-2 rocket testing sites at Peenemünde, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s strategic and cultural evolution.

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Historic Churches of Usedom

Discover the spiritual and architectural history of the Usedom region through eighteen significant religious sites. This selection spans from the 13th-century Gothic brick churches of Garz and Krummin to the unique 20th-century 'Forest Church' in Bansin. Highlights include the island's oldest documented place of worship in Liepe, the historic St. Petri in Wolgast, and the only medieval church on the island's outer coast in Koserow, reflecting both Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions.

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Best Viewpoints

Usedom’s landscape is defined by the contrast between its steep Baltic cliffs and the expansive inland lagoons. This selection features elevated sites like the 60-meter-high Streckelsberg and historic structures such as the medieval Anklamer Tor. The list includes modern, wheelchair-accessible observation towers in Heringsdorf and Bansin, alongside former maritime pilot towers and church ruins that provide views spanning the Achterwasser, the Szczecin Lagoon, and the surrounding coastal forests.

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Usedom - Uznam — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -8°–9°
  • 0° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -7°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -4°–13°
  • 1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 0°–19°
  • 5° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 5°–23°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 10°–27°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 12°–27°
  • 16° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 12°–28°
  • 16° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 13° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 9° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -1°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -6°–10°
  • 1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Tours & Activities

Historical Technical Museum, Peenemünde
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Stawa Młyny
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Seebrücke Bansin

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