Ahlbeck, Coastal spa in Heringsdorf, Germany
Ahlbeck is a seaside resort on Usedom Island that stretches along a white sandy beach with a 280-meter pier reaching into the water. The area connects with neighboring resorts Heringsdorf and Bansin through a continuous beachfront promenade.
The settlement became a seaside resort during the 19th century when Prussian nobility discovered the Baltic coast for health treatments. These wealthy visitors established the architectural foundation that defines the area today.
The area displays white wooden villas and mansions with decorated balconies that date back to the 1800s. These buildings shape the character of the seafront today and reflect the tastes of its wealthy visitors from that era.
The beach promenade is easy to access with flat, walkable paths directly along the coast. The connections to neighboring areas make it simple to extend your walk if you want to explore the broader shoreline.
You can walk along the beach to the neighboring Polish town of Świnoujście and cross the border while doing so. This makes it a rare example of a German resort with beach access to another country.
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