Real Estate Market Usedom
Median purchase price 3.984 €/sq. ft. · 8.750 listings
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.
Other attractions in Seebad Heringsdorf
Beach chair factory
● Seebad Heringsdorf
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
● Seebad Heringsdorf
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
● 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.
Accommodations auf Usedom
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
A-ROSA Strandidyll Heringsdorf
● Seebad Heringsdorf
In the middle of a beautiful park, the 4-star superior A-ROSA Strandidyll in Heringsdorf welcomes you with Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality. Separated only by the promenade from the 42 km long sandy beach on the island of Usedom, the hotel is just a few meters from the Heringsdorf pier.
Ackerbürgerei Lassan
● Lassan
The Ackerbürgerei is located in Lassan's old town, close to the harbor. Surrounded by an enclosed garden, there are 6 friendly rooms and 7 vacation apartments for singles, small and large families in two houses, a sauna and a tiny restaurant with tasty regional and vegetarian dishes. We are also happy to serve you breakfast there (buffet).
Old school Rieth
● Rieth
The Alte Schule Rieth is a guest and group house with style and charm. The rooms of the historic building have been transformed over many years into very pretty guest rooms of various sizes. There is a campsite and hayloft sleeping accommodation available. Breakfast is possible.