Süssau: Baltic Sea, Beach and Promenade

Süssau’s natural Baltic Sea beach gives the town a distinct coastal character: sand, stone groynes, a promenade and a pier each define a different facet of the place. At the municipal level, a dyke cycle path, cultural and arts-and-crafts offerings, and farm attractions add to the picture.

Beach and coastal scenery

The beach landscape features sand and stone groynes, as well as the impression of a coastal cliff. Together with the natural Baltic Sea beach, these create a coastal character that brings natural and designed elements side by side. For travellers who choose a landscape as more than just a backdrop—as part of their holiday experience—these specific features are more helpful than a general promise of a beach. Sand, stone and the coastal-cliff character each add a different note to the beachscape described here.

Promenade and pier

The beach setting also includes a pier and a promenade. The promenade in Süssau is a local stopping point and place to rest, making somewhere to take a break part of the coastal experience as well as the beach itself. Free parking is available directly in front of the promenade. As visitor facilities can change, it is a good idea to check the current parking situation shortly before setting off. This lets you take the coastal scenery, a place to pause and the parking situation into account as separate practical aspects of your plans.

Cycling and walking along the dyke

A cycle path runs along the dyke and connects the northern and southern parts of the municipality. It is used by both cyclists and walkers. This adds a route for getting out and about to a beach stay that focuses more on a stretch of coastline and the promenade. The two options suit different ideas of how to spend the day: you can plan your holiday around time by the shore or around getting active on the dyke path. For families and other groups travelling together, this also makes it easier to weigh up which activities matter to everyone, without making any one activity the measure of the whole stay.

Culture and arts and crafts at Gut Görtz

At the municipal level, Gut Görtz complements the coastal theme with exhibitions and arts and crafts. The offerings include photography, painting, pottery and amber jewellery. These examples range from visual art to handmade objects and illustrate the variety of themes represented there. Individual exhibitors and products may change. So if you plan a visit, do not expect the selection to remain the same; part of the appeal is that different art and craft themes may be represented.

Farm café and farm shop

Gut Görtz also has a farm café and a farm shop. According to Gut Görtz, the café serves cakes and bread from its own bakery, made using traditional house recipes; the farm shop offers local products. This brings together a café and shopping, while exhibitions and arts and crafts add another dimension. The availability of specific cakes, breads and products may vary depending on the day of operation. If you are looking for something in particular, it is best to check whether it will be available on the day of your visit.

Choose the right focus for your holiday

When choosing accommodation, you can start by weighing up whether the coast, activities on the dyke, or cultural and farm offerings should shape your stay. If you mainly want to experience the beach, the natural beach, promenade and pier provide clear points of reference. The dyke cycle path is geared towards cycling and walking; Gut Görtz adds exhibitions, arts and crafts, a café and a farm shop. If you are planning around several interests, this comparison can help you discuss everyone’s different preferences and decide what to focus on in your search.

For the broader travel overview: Heringsdorf.