Camping in Ückeritz

Nature camping and Ückeritz simply belong together. Situated to the north of the famous imperial baths of Usedom, the small bathing and health resort fascinates with its dreamy beaches, coastal forests and the idyllic Wockninsee lake. Campers can spend the night either on the Baltic Sea side or on the shore of the Bodden. Here you can go swimming and fish from the boat, for example, which you can later prepare at the campsite.

Special features of camping in Ückeritz

Camping is highly recommended for holidays in Ückeritz because you can spend the night close to nature and enjoy a high level of comfort. Surrounded by picturesque woodland, some campsites offer numerous extras, from wellness and well-equipped kitchenettes to satellite reception.

Many campsite operators also have their own bike hire service. For example, you can cycle to the famous imperial spas of Ahlbeck, Bansin and Heringsdorf, where the white-plastered spa architecture and the piers are real eye-catchers.o First-class sanitary facilities, kitchens and, of course, water and electricity connections are available.

In many places there are even wellness facilities such as pools and saunas for guests. The restaurants, which almost every place in Timmendorfer Strand has, spoil holidaymakers with delicious specialities from northern Germany: Kiel sprats, fried flounder and herring are among the culinary highlights.

Of course, a holiday in Timmendorfer Strand should not be spent exclusively on the beach. The location on the Baltic Sea coast encourages a variety of activities, ranging from surfing and sailing to extensive cycle tours around the Bay of Lübeck. After around 18 km, holidaymakers can reach the venerable Hanseatic city of Lübeck, whose imposing brick architecture is just as impressive as the harbour district with its historic ships.

Excursions are also worthwhile to neighbouring Travemünde, an excellent starting point for sailing trips, as well as to the UNESCO-protected city of Wismar. The latter is around 50 kilometres away and fascinates visitors with its ornate gabled buildings. Timmendorfer Strand is much more sophisticated in comparison: Spa houses, wellness spas and a striking pier characterise the local scenery.

Top sights

• Cosim: The vast salt marshes of the peninsula, around 13 kilometres away, serve as a breeding ground for numerous water birds.
• Bansin holiday camp: The holiday camp from GDR times is no longer open, but the bungalow ruins are well worth a visit.
• Museum of Chinese Culture: Located on the Achterwasser, the museum offers exhibits on the historical terracotta finds from the Middle Kingdom.
• Bouncy castle land: The 4,000 square metre bouncy castle land on Usedom is a paradise for kids.

Activities and excursions

By bike and on foot

The best way to discover the coast of Usedom is by bike. The flat countryside and beautiful landscape provide the perfect backdrop for short and longer bike tours. If you don't bring your own bike, you can easily hire one from the Ückeritz bike hire centre. Alternatively, many campsites also offer hire bikes for their guests. This allows you to reach the imperial spas or explore the coast of the Achterwasser in the south in harmony with nature. Lake Wocknin can also be wonderfully circumnavigated by bike or on foot.

events

June - September

• Vineta Festival: Every summer from the end of June to the beginning of September, the stories and legends surrounding the sunken city of Vineta are told on the Baltic Sea stage in Zinnowitz.

July

• Usedom Pirate Spectacle: Families and their children in particular will be fascinated by the thrilling pirate shows in the three imperial spas in mid-July.
• Usedom Beachcup: At the end of July, top beach volleyball teams from all over Germany come to compete on the beach in Karlshagen. There is also music and regional food.

September

• Usedom Marathon: The race takes place every year at the beginning of September on Europe's longest beach promenade between Swinemünde in Poland and Wolgast.

October

• Usedom Kite Festival: For two days at the beginning of October, spectacular kite constructions soar into the autumn sky on the beach in Karlshagen. The event is accompanied by concerts and music from the event's mascot, Peter Maffay's fairytale kite Tabaluga.

Gastronomy

Anyone who likes to eat fish will be happy in Usedom. Holidaymakers love the delicious matjes rolls, for example, which are sold at many stalls around the harbours and beach promenades. It is also worth ordering smoked fish such as eel, mackerel and halibut. These delicacies are also fried and served with regional vegetables.

A dish that became popular in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during the GDR era is called solyanka. The Russian soup is prepared with various types of sausage, pickled gherkins, lecho and a spoonful of mustard. The whole thing is refined with a little sour cream and a wafer-thin slice of lemon.

During the hunting season in late summer and autumn, you will find notices outside the restaurants in Ückeritz advertising fresh game dishes. Roast venison, wild boar goulash and venison stews are prepared with great ingenuity.

Weather

The season on Usedom begins in May, which, together with June, is the driest month of the year. The weather in Ückeritz is characterised by temperatures between 15°C and 19°C during this period. In July and August, temperatures rise again and reach up to 21°C during the day. In the sunshine, temperatures can even exceed the 35°C mark.

Water temperatures in the Baltic Sea are at their highest in August at around 17°C. Overall, autumn is pleasantly mild and water sports are still possible. With 13°C in the air and still plenty of sunshine, many holidaymakers are drawn to camping in Ückeritz well into October.