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Villa Irmgard Museum

Seebad Heringsdorf · Usedom · 53.9632° N, 14.1563° E
Villa Irmgard Museum

Villa Irmgard is a museum of literature and regional history.

The Russian poet Maxim Gorky lived here from May to September 1922. Museum of Literature and Regional History, featuring a living room and study furnished in the style of the 1920s, where the Russian poet Maxim Gorky lived from May to September 1922, as well as special and temporary exhibitions. The villa is a fine example of traditional spa architecture.

Villa Irmgard Museum in Seebad Heringsdorf – Literary History on the Baltic Sea

The Villa Irmgard Museum in Seebad Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom combines literary history with regional seaside resort culture. The building is an authentic example of traditional seaside resort architecture, as found along the entire Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania—from Rügen to Usedom and on to the seaside resorts of Fischland-Darß-Zingst.

Maxim Gorky on Usedom – The Russian Poet’s Living and Study Room

From May to September 1922, the Russian writer Maxim Gorky lived and worked at Villa Irmgard. His former living and study room has been faithfully preserved in the style of the 1920s and offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of one of the most significant poets in Russian literary history. The permanent exhibition is complemented by regular special and temporary exhibitions on literary and regional history.

Villa Irmgard as a Testament to Usedom’s Seaside Resort Architecture

The villa itself is worth seeing as a historic monument. It exemplifies the architectural style of the classic imperial seaside resorts of Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck, and Bansin—a seaside resort culture that continues to shape the character of the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to this day and attracts visitors from all over Germany.

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Other attractions in Seebad Heringsdorf

Beach chair factory

Beach chair factory

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The Heringsdorf beach chair factory has a long tradition. The Heringsdorf beach chairs are still traditionally made by hand. In addition to beach chairs, indoor and outdoor furniture is also offered. There is a sales exhibition directly opposite the beach chair factory, which is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays by appointment.

Heringsdorf Pier

Heringsdorf Pier

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The 508-meter-long pier was built in the Modernist style. Its steel-and-glass structures are unique, particularly the restaurant at the pier’s head, which looks like a UFO from a distance. The main building stands on land and is designed like a metropolitan arcade, featuring a café, bar, shops, and galleries. Vacationers can rent accommodations in the vacation apartments above. It is the only pier in the country that was built without any government subsidies. A dock for the spa boats is located at the bridgehead.

Chapeau Rouge Theater Tent

Chapeau Rouge Theater Tent

Seebad Heringsdorf

Venue of the Vorpommersche Landesbühne Since 1992, the Vorpommersche Landesbühne Anklam has been setting up the Red Tent every year during the summer season. It is located right on the beach promenade. Theater in a tent—unusual and charming at the same time—especially since this tent was designed specifically for theatrical performances. The interior is lined with red, velvety fabric. With a glass of water, wine, sparkling wine, or beer on the small cocktail table in front of you, you can enjoy the classics of world literature and modern literature, works by contemporary authors, comedies, farces, and cabaret. The atmosphere on stage is usually lighthearted. Mornings are always reserved for children and special plays tailored for them. Performances are presented by the ensemble of the Vorpommersche Landesbühne Anklam and students from the Theaterakademie Vorpommern. The Chapeau Rouge theater tent has become a cult favorite among islanders and visitors to Usedom. In winter, an artificial ice rink is set up on the square.