Ahlbeck Pier

Ahlbeck Pier is a seaside structure in Heringsdorf that reaches 280 meters out into the Baltic Sea, ending with a restaurant and a viewing platform. The construction rests on steel supports that hold the walkway above the water and connect it to the sandy shore.

Engineers built the structure in 1898 as a wooden platform reaching into the sea. Between 1970 and 1973, workers replaced the original wooden supports with steel girders to strengthen the framework against weather and waves.

Locals and tourists walk out to the restaurant at the far end to enjoy views over the water while taking a break from the beach. The structure appears in films and postcards as a symbol of the Baltic coast, making it easy to recognize among seaside visitors.

Visitors can walk the length of the structure throughout the year, though wind and waves sometimes spray mist onto the wooden deck. Parking and transport stops sit close to the beach entrance, making it easy to find your way onto the walkway.

This structure ranks as the oldest surviving pier in Germany and retains key elements of its late 19th-century appearance. Despite the steel framework, white railings and the pavilion at the end still recall the era of imperial seaside resorts.