Town of Usedom

The town of Usedom, which gave the island its name, lies in the southwest of Usedom Island between Usedomer See, a small inlet of the Szczecin Lagoon, and the Peenestrom. Remnants of the town’s former dominance over the island include the church, Anklam Gate and a monument on Castle Hill commemorating the Christianization of the region by Bishop Otto of Bamberg in the 12th century.
Today, Usedom is a quiet little town in the so-called Achterland, the island’s hinterland, with a historic market square and town hall. Anklam Gate now houses the town’s local history museum. Numerous old half-timbered buildings between the market square and Castle Hill offer a glimpse into the town’s history.
Usedomer See has a narrow opening onto the Szczecin Lagoon and is only shallow.
A new harbor is currently being built in the town, and Usedomer See is being deepened for this purpose. East of the town lies Usedom Municipal Forest, a large wooded area. The area around Usedom offers many sights for active holidaymakers exploring the Baltic Sea island of Usedom with the whole family.

Sights on Usedom