Zempin between the Coast and Fishing History
Accommodation in Zempin
Zempin combines a distinctive coastal landscape with traces of its fishing history and several ways to explore the town on foot. Zempin station is a stop on the Usedom Island Railway, and the town is connected to its rail network.
Between the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser Lagoon
Zempin lies at or near the narrowest point of Usedom, between the Baltic Sea and the Achterwasser Lagoon. Sand, dunes and steep coastal slopes are part of the beach landscape. As well as taking in the coastal views, you can try a specific activity: search for amber on the beach or ask an amber fisherman where it can be found. This lets you give your time at the beach a particular focus.
Walking and Cycling
A signposted nature trail explores local nature, history, the land and its people. Three walking routes can be compared by their approximate durations: the green Alt Zempiner Weg takes about 40 minutes, the red Seebadweg about an hour and a half, and the blue Großer Rundweg usually around 105 minutes. Of the three, the Alt Zempiner Weg is significantly shorter; the Seebadweg and Großer Rundweg differ by only about 15 minutes according to their estimated times. This makes it easy to factor walking time into your day’s plans.
If you prefer cycling, you can rent bicycles and e-bikes locally; guided tours are also available. For cycling, you can choose between rentals and guided tours.
Fishing History in the Townscape
Many thatched houses were originally fishermen’s homes and are protected under local municipal regulations. Their architectural style therefore also reflects Zempin’s fishing history. The community center, Uns olle Schaul, houses a small fishing museum and a colonial goods store dating from 1928. The museum and store offer different perspectives: they represent fishing and trade, and complement the impression made by the coastal landscape.
In Zempin, fishing is more than just part of the town’s history: visitors can watch fishermen at work and enjoy fresh fish or fish sandwiches. The fishermen’s work and the town’s culinary offerings are also among the experiences you can enjoy during a stay.
Culture in the Wider Destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald
There are also other cultural attractions in the wider destination of Vorpommern-Greifswald. The Otto Lilienthal Museum in Anklam is a technical museum dedicated to Otto Lilienthal, a pioneer of aviation, mechanical engineer and humanist who came from the town. In Greifswald, the Pomeranian State Museum displays the Croy Tapestry from 1554, a unique cultural and historical artifact from the Reformation era. The Juliett U-461 is housed as a museum in Peenemünde harbor and can be explored on a tour. Access arrangements may change, so check them before your visit. When choosing a holiday destination, the differences are clear: Zempin is known for its coastal landscape and fishing history, while the other places add technology, art history and maritime museum culture to the wider destination.
Discover more destinations: Kamminke, Mellenthin, Koserow, Stolpe auf Usedom, Usedom, Benz Auf Usedom, Korswandt, Zirchow
See the wider travel overview: Amt Usedom-Süd.
